BALLYMENA CHURCH MEMBERS FORUM TRUSTE July 22 to June 23 Jennifer McLernon was re-elected as Chairperson. Sean O'Boyle was re-elected as Vice Chairperson Sally Ann Johnston was re-elected as Secretary Angela Fairbairn was re-elected as Treasurer The steering Committee members consisting of: Noreen Dornan, Canon Stuart Lloyd and Reverend Dr Norman Hamilton, were all re-elected. Carol Sloan was formally elected to the Committee after her Co-option in Decefftber 2022 Angela Mcclintock was voted as our Independent Examiner for 2022123 There was an amendment made to the original Constitution, changing 611) to ..."at least 6 Committee members elected by the Forum members at the Annual General Meetlng." The work of the Forum was productive over the past year and we aim to continue working With the contacts we have made. ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 2022 th Advent Services at various churches in the town between 8 -22. December Quiz Sheets JANUARY 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Interdenominational Service at All Saints Chapel Irish Council of Churches Anniversary Service at St. Anne's Cathedral These events were attended by BCMF Committee Members Jan - March 2023 Phase 3 of Year 3 of the Irish School of Ecumenics Programme on "The Common Good Presented by Dr Johnston Mcmaster and Dr Cathy Higgins. th 18 March 2023 Tobar Mhuire Day Retreat. Led by Roz Stirling of Cleopas Ministries. Theme: 'The Gift of Prayerful Listening. 22. March 2023 MEABC Irish Language Week and breakfast afterwards. Held in the Braid and attended by some of the BCMF Committee th 29 March 2023 th Mons.Paddy Dela5 50 Anniversary Mass and celebrations at St. Malachy's Chapel. Coleraine
After a full year of activities and planning. the Trustees remain convinced that the Forum is continuing to perform to their constitutional aims by: Providing opportunities which facilwtate co-operation between congregations, other organisations involved in bringing people from different organisations together. supportlng existing activities and pushing boundaries through taking new initiatives; Providing a safe environment for interactive encounters. including small group activity, where all can share their life experiences as they relate to culture. identity, tradition. beliefs and citizenship; To seek to address current issues prevailing in Ballymena and surrounding area through a creative programme of events and activities. FINANCIAL REVIEW CASH BROUGHT FORWARD £ 116.27 GRANTS £3214.49 DONATIONS £ 217.( . £3547.76 DEBITS 'GRANTS (RESTRicfED Funds) £3214.49 SPENDING IUNRESTRicfED) £ 108.43 £3322.92 BALANCE AS AT 3016123 £224.84 *AII Grants were adrnlnlstered In Ilne wtth Grant Instructlons re Restrkted funds SIGNED on behalf of Trustees by JENNIFER MCLERNON DATE 3 Oohkn