1. Death of Caroline Blair

1. Service of memorial and celebration of the life of Kate Taylor

A service of memorial and celebration of the life of Kate Taylor will take place at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday 26 September at 2.00pm.

1. Executive Committee Key Messages 17 and 18 July 2015 

1. Vision Update – “Making Change Happen” 

1. Thinking of training for the Unitarian ministry or lay pastorate?

Applications for training beginning in Autumn 2016 should be received by Monday 5 October 2015. Short-listed applicants will be called for interview at Oxford on 6 – 7 January 2016. 

1. Please support the British Red Cross Appeal for Nepal

The Executive Committee of the General Assembly is issuing the following appeal to all congregations, districts, affiliated societies and individual Unitarians: 

We have been deeply moved by the recent earthquake in Nepal and feel that Unitarians throughout the UK will wish to do all they can to help those who are suffering as a result. You will recall that the 2014 General Assembly passed a Resolution asking the Executive Committee to issue this type of appeal.

1. Co-option of two members of the Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is seeking applications for two co-opted members to serve from May 2015 until the end of the Annual Meetings in April 2017.

Applicants should demonstrate 3 years active commitment to the Unitarian community, be in sympathy with the Objects of the General Assembly and be eligible to stand in accordance with legal requirements for charity trusteeship.