Précis of Session meeting - Feb. 9, 2016

Much of the Session meeting on Tuesday, Feb 9th was focussed on procedures related to our upcoming Election for at least 4 elders to join the Session. Members of Briarwood will have the opportunity to nominate individuals between Sunday March 20th and Sunday April 4th, so be on the look-out for the letter containing all the information that you will need.

• Our Outreach Committee is asking for volunteers to bake a tray of muffins once a month for vulnerable women that are served breakfast at Chez Doris. If you would like to help, contact Jim Murray or Marilyn Scott.

• Session supported the request from the Outreach Committee for a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser in early April to support Actions Refugiés’ work with vulnerable refugee claimants. More info to follow!

• The remainder of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing committee reports and preparing for the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

• Don’t forget to mark your calendars with the following important dates: - March 13: Blended service at 10:30 am, followed by Annual General Meeting and lunch - March 25: (Good Friday) - Family Service at 4:30 pm and Evening Service at 7:00 pm

Marilyn E. Scott, Clerk of Session

Briarwood Presbyterian Church