BALLYMENACHURCH MEMBERS FORUM TRUSTEES REPORT July 2023to June 2024 Held on 23° September2024 atThe Old School House. GracehliL Bishop Sarah Groves presided overthe election of Offlce bearers and Committee Members as follows: Jennifer McLernon was re-elected as Chairperson Sean O'Boyle was re-elected as Vice Chairperson S811y Ann Johnston w8s re-elected as Secretary Angela Fairbairn wes re-elected as Treasurer Steerlng Commlttee members consisting of.. Canon StU8rt Lloyd and Raverend Dr. Norman Hamilton and Carolsloan-were all re-elected. Angela Mcclintockwas voted to continue as our Independent Examinerfor 23124. The work of the Forum was productive over the past year and we aim to continue working with the contacts we have made. th 18 September 2023 Business Community Service of Thanksgiving for B8llym8na All Saints Chapel Ballymena 30th Novemberto 21° December 2023 Advent Services All Saints, St. Patrick's. Calvary Braid Valley, Methodist Church Janu8ry 2024 Week of Prayerfor Christian Unity AIISaints Chapel 26" February 2024 Norman Hamilton Talk- The Beatitudes West Church Presbyterian th 25 March 2024 121 Norman Hamilton Talk-The Beatitudes AILSaints Chapel 20" April 2024 O'Loan Day Retreat-speaker: Baroness Nu818 Moravian Church Hall June 2024 afterwards Walk around Portglenone, refreshments Portgienone Enterprise Group
After anotherfullyear of activities and planning, theTrustees remain convinced that the Forum is continuingto perform their constitutional aims by: Providing opportunities which facilitate co-operation between congregations and other organisations involved in bringing people together. Supportingexisting 8Ctivities and pushing boundaries through taking new initiatives. Providing a safe environment for interactive encounters, including smallgroup activities, where all can share their life experiences as they relate to culture, identity, tradition. beliefs and citizenship. To seekto address current issues prevailing in Ballymena and the surrounding area, through a creative programme of events and activities. OPENING BALANCE - 117123 £116.27 CLOSING BALANCE - 3016124 receipt of Public Liability Grant of £165.79 £148.89 . Still awalting SIGNED on behalf of Trustees by JENNIFER MCLERNON DATE