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.
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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
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25 March 2024
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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
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