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Appendix H-4: Edict – Ordination/Induction of Minister

(Regulation 249, 264)

The Presbytery of ...............…….......................... having resolved to proceed to the ordination (or induction) of (insert name), who has been called (or appointed) to be minister of this Congregation, gives notice to members of this Congregation, that if any of them have any objections to offer to the character or the teaching of (insert name) they must make such objection in writing to the Presbytery Clerk (insert address) by (insert date, no later than four weeks prior to the ordination/induction).

If no relevant objection be made and proved, the Presbytery, will proceed to ordain (insert name) to the office of the holy ministry and induct him/her to the pastoral charge of this Congregation.

On behalf of the Presbytery

…………………………………….Presbytery Clerk

In the case of a person already ordained to the office of the holy ministry, the second paragraph should be replaced with the following:

If no relevant objection be made and proved, the Presbytery will proceed to induct (insert name) to the pastoral charge of this Congregation.