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December 2017

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory forever and ever. Amen. —1 Timothy 1:17

Wishing you and your family blessings and joy this Christmas season!

Transform Lives with Gifts of Change


This Christmas, you can give a Gift of Change—making a difference in the lives of people in Canada and around the world.

The Gifts of Change program provides ways you can work through PCC partners to make sure families have enough and quality food all year round, provide skills training that helps break the chains of poverty for families and communities, 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 right away to effectively and efficiently carry out life-changing programs.
 
Give a gift of love...

Ballot for Moderator of 2018 General Assembly

Three names will appear on the ballot for Moderator of the 2018 General Assembly.

Ballots will be sent to presbyteries this month for members of presbytery to vote. The Committee to Advise the Moderator will count the ballots on April 3, 2018. Next year's General Assembly will convene on the evening of Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Learn more...

Extra! Extra! Presbyterian Connection Available Now

The latest edition of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper was sent out in early December to congregations and subscribers.   



In this issue, you'll find a feature story about the joys and challenges of our International Mission staff in Nepal (Dr. Nick Bauman pictured above), an update on diaconal ministries, an article about how youth are building relationships at home and in Ghana through missions trips, an interview with the Rev. Dr. Dale Woods, photos from congregations, and much more! 



Celebrating one year in print, the Connection gathers the stories and news you want to know about so that you can stay connected as a national denomination. Thank you for your feedback, donations and encouragement—we simply couldn't make the Connection without you! 

Check it out...
The recent Assembly Council meetings included a first-ever joint meeting with the Life and Mission Agency. Read some of the highlights here.

Webinar Wednesdays are new online learning opportunities on topics of leadership and renewal, and stewardship. Click here to register for upcoming sessions, or view previous ones.

Looking for the 2018 Minimum Stipend and Allowance Schedule? Find it here.

Reminder: complete the Committee on Church Doctrine online survey.

Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18–25, are now available.

Learn how to incorporate reconciliation with Indigenous people into Advent worship, prayer and giving.

Read an Advent reflection from the Moderator, the Rev. Peter Bush.

Please take a moment to complete a short survey about the PCC resource distribution system.

 

Links you may need:

Worship web page
National Office staff directory
Online order form for PCC resources
Church Finder
Donate
 

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