THE HELEN M. WATSON FUND

OF

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAINT DAVID

APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES

October 31, 2015

THE HELEN M. WATSON FUND

OF 

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAINT DAVID

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

APPLICANT NAME: ____________________________

PROJECT TITLE: ______________________________________________________

CONTACT NAME: _____________________________________________________

CONTACT TELEPHONE #: _________________________

CONTACT FAX #: _________________________________

CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

	         _____________________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________________

PROVINCE: ___________________________

POSTAL CODE: ____________________

THE HELEN M. WATSON FUND
OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAINT DAVID

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE FUND (CONTINUED)

•	The Kirk Session will determine the disposition of income from The Fund.  The Kirk Session may choose to delegate to a Committee decisions regarding the disbursement of grants from such income.

•	From time to time the Kirk Session will set, and announce a date or dates for the submission of grant applications.

•	Grants will be made in support of program and personnel costs.  Applications for grants for capital purposes will only be considered after all requests for program or personnel have been met.

•	The Kirk Session will consult regularly with the Board of Trustees, through its Investment Committee, to determine when the income from The Fund may best be realized.

•	Additional capital for The Fund will be received by the Kirk Session, and added to the principal by the Trustees.

For 2015 and later, the deadlines for requests for funding from the Helen M. Watson fund will be April 30th and October 31st.  

					

THE HELEN M. WATSON FUND
OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAINT DAVID

Guidelines for applications 
(continued)

4.	 Applications are to be submitted by April 30 or October 31 of the funding year  to:

The Helen M. Watson Fund of The Presbyterian Church of Saint David, 
PO Box 38061
RPO Spring Garden
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2S9
Attention: Selection Committee

5.	Criteria for Evaluation of Applications to the Watson Fund will be as follows:

CRITERIA						WEIGHT

•	The degree to which the application meets 	                   40%
The Terms of Reference for the “The Fund”

•	The degree to which the application is consistent                   30%
with the Mission Statements of Saint David’s 
and The Presbyterian Church in Canada

•	The potential impact of the project, in relationship	       30%
to the purpose of “The Fund”- “missionary work”

THE HELEN M. WATSON FUND
OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAINT DAVID

Guidelines for applications 
(continued)

CONTACTS PERSONS:

Interested potential applicants having questions or require clarification of any matters may contact the following members of the Selection Committee:

•	Mac Mackay: Phone: (902) 422-5481
FAX: (902) 429-7566
E-mail: macmackay@ns.sympatico.ca

The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Mission Statement
We are:
Disciples of Christ
Empowered by the Spirit
Glorifying God and
Rejoicing in Service
What do we do?
Relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the love and good news of Jesus Christ through our words and actions.
As a reformed church, we rely on the truth and inspiration of Scriptures for God's guidance into the future-a future that we approach with wonder and anticipation, knowing God is with us.
As worshiping communities joyfully celebrating the sacraments, we are supported, strengthened and equipped to share the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
How do we do this?
1.	Our mission, in a world where many do not know the gospel, is to tell the biblical story in ever new and creative ways. 
2.	Our mission, in a world wounded by sin, is to point to the redemptive work of Christ and the life-changing presence of the Spirit. 
3.	Our mission, in a world burdened with anxiety and apprehension, is to provide a place of sanctuary, tranquility and renewal in the name of the One who said, "I will give you rest." 
4.	Our mission, in a world where many are oppressed, excluded or ignored, is to call for personal righteousness, justice and reconciliation in the Church and in the world and to hear, respect and cherish all God's children. 
5.	Our mission, in a world of limited resources, is to use God's gifts wisely and fairly for the good of all. 
6.	Our mission, in a world of many nations, peoples, denominations and faiths, is to learn from one another and work together for the healing of the nations. 
In all times and seasons, we give glory to the God of all creation, to Jesus Christ, the Son, and to the Holy Spirit by whose presence all are blessed.