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PCConnect – November 2017 Edition: Committee on Church Doctrine survey, Remembrance Day reflection, and more!

November 2017

Announcement from the Committee on Church Doctrine

The 2017 General Assembly sent numerous documents to the wider church for study and report. Among these were three important documents from the Committee on Church Doctrine—two are theological papers, and the other document is more practical.

In order to facilitate response to these three documents (“study and report”), the Committee on Church Doctrine has prepared an online survey to be completed by groups and individuals.
 

Remembrance Day Reflection from the Moderator

Remembrance Day is November 11, and Remembrance Sunday takes place on November 12.

"I want to honour the bravery, the courage and the commitment of those who fought, gave their lives, were wounded. I want to rage at the horrors of war and demand why anyone might think war is an acceptable option... I will remember."

The Moderator offers a reflection and prayer for this important date.

Gifts of Change

The Christmas, you can give a Gift of Change—making a difference in the lives of people in Canada and around the world. The giving catalogue provides examples of PCC programs that work to establish food security and offer skills training for vulnerable people, support ministry with Indigenous people, encourage ministry with youth... and so much more. 

No matter what you choose to support, you can be sure your funds will be used effectively and efficiently to carry out life-changing programs.
 

Canadian Government to Match Donations to Rohingya Crisis

Extreme violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has forced over half a million Rohingya people to flee their homes and seek refuge in Bangladesh.

The PCC is responding to this crisis through Presbyterian World Service & Development. For all eligible donations made until November 28, 2017, the Government of Canada will provide a 1:1 matching donation toward Canada’s Myanmar Crisis Relief Fund.
 

Resource Distribution Satisfaction Survey

The PCC uses Parasource Distribution to distribute all resources. Have you placed an order in the last six months? How happy have you been with this service?

Please take three minutes to complete a short online survey about the PCC resource distribution system.

Webinar Wednesdays

New online learning opportunities are offered by the national office of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Each webinar is free and made possible through gifts to Presbyterians Sharing. Topics covered include leadership and renewal, and stewardship.

Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone by clicking the link provided or join by telephone using the phone number and access code. Recordings of each webinar are provided after the event.

Register today!

More News...

Support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #43, which calls for the adoptions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

Remembering Chanie Wenjack, the boy featured in The Secret Path, a book by the late Gord Downie

The Moderator reflects on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

Korean translations of the sexuality overture report are now available

Take it Up Tuesday: fresh and innovative ministry ideas to reinvigorate faith and life in your congregation, posted to Facebook every Tuesday 


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