MOTIONS ARISING
FROM THE BIENNIAL GENERAL MEETING OF
FORWARD IN FAITH AUSTRALIA
CARRIED BY ACCLAMATION:
THAT “Fr David .Robarts be thanked for his Report and that it be printed and circulated” - and also THAT “Fr David Robarts be thanked and congratulated for his speech at the recent National Assembly of F.I.F. U.K”.
THAT “Mrs Gloria McKay be thanked for her work as Treasurer.”
ELECTIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
Bishop Davies moved, and Fr. Nigel Mitchell seconded,
THAT “this meeting elect only the number of members authorised by the Constitution and that the next Council Meeting make a decision on the question of subscriptions.”
The resolution was CARRIED
“FLYING BISHOPS”
Bishop Davies moved, andseconded by Fr.Tony Telford-Sharp
THAT “this General Meeting of F.I.F.A. recommends that at its next meeting the National Council appoint Australian “flying bishops” to the Council.”
The resolution was CARRIED
HARRY ENTWISTLE AND DAVID ROBARTS
It was moved by Mr.Evans, and seconded by Fr. Nigel Mitchell
THAT “This General Meeting endorses the decision of the National Council of F.I.F.A.in laying on the table the names of the Venerable Harry Entwistle and The Reverend. David Robarts to be consecrated bishops.”
The resolution was CARRIED
BISHOP CHISLETT
Bishop Davies moved and Mrs. von Pfyffer seconded:
THAT “this Meeting congratulates the Rt. Revd David Chislett on his consecration as a bishop and assures him of its support and prayers for his Ministry.”
The resolution was CARRIED
BISHOP DAVIES
Canon Dirk.van Dissel moved and Fr Christopher Seton seconded
That “this Meeting thanks Bp.Davies for his actions in the
consecration of Bp.Chislett.”
The resolution was CARRIED
RESULT OF ELECTIONS
Chairman: Father David Robarts
Vice Chairman: Archdeacon Harry Entwistle
Secretary and Treasurer to be appointed by Council
Members of Council:
Bishop Davies, Fr Christopher Seton, Mrs von Pfyffer, Mr Gordon
