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March 2018

Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing women who
make our lives better! 

Thank You For Your Gifts in 2017

Every year it is a blessing to witness the generosity and faithfulness of Presbyterians across Canada as they support the work of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Thank you for glorifying God through your generous gifts!

In 2017, congregations, individuals, groups, foundations, estates and the Women's Missionary Society and the Atlantic Missionary Society generously gave over $10.96 million to PCC mission and ministry:

  • $6,937,903 was given to Presbyterians Sharing to support mission and ministry in Canada and around the world;
  • $2,720,597 was given to Presbyterian World Service & Development for international development and relief programs;
  • And so much more! 
See the difference you've made...

At the request of the 2017 General Assembly, the Rev. Peter Bush, Moderator, has written a letter of repentance to the LGBTQI community.

In 1994, the General Assembly received The Human Sexuality Report calling on The Presbyterian Church in Canada to repent its homophobia and hypocrisy; however, the church did not act on that call nor did it publicly repent. 

The Moderator's letter of repentance is an interim response between the call of the 1994 document and the work of the Rainbow Communion.

Read the Moderator's letter...

Remembering Billy Graham

The life of American evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham was celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2018. Billy Graham died on February 21 at 99 years of age. The Rev. Stephen Kendall, Principal Clerk, represented the PCC at the funeral in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Read Stephen's reflection of the event here...

Bill C-262 Passed Second Reading: Keep Justice Rolling!

On Wednesday, February 7, a majority of Members of Parliament voted in favour of Private Member’s Bill C-262, an act to ensure that the laws of Canada are consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This is an important step towards the Government of Canada acknowledging and honouring Indigenous peoples’ rights. 

Want to see how your MP voted and learn more about Bill C-262 and the Let Justice Roll campaign? 
Learn more here...

Please Send Us Photos of Your Church's Stained Glass

We’re planning then PCC 2019 wall calendar and need your photos! 

For the 2019 calendar, we're looking for 13 of the best pictures of stained glass windows from Presbyterian churches across the country. Your church's photo could be featured in our popular annual calendar! Could yours be the cover shot?

Help us celebrate our church communities and recognize the beauty of our church spaces—share your windows with us soon!

Please note: the deadline for submissions is March 31, 2018.
Submit your photos...

Mapping Diversity: Canadian Council of Churches

Are you engaged in Christian-Muslim dialogue, social justice, relationship-building, or educational activities? Do you want to be part of a community where Canadian Muslims and Christians encounter one another, build friendships, and work together?

The Canadian Council of Churches invites you to participate in their ‘Mapping Diversity’ project!

Get all the details...

Join Us Online: Participate in a Webinar!

Join us for Webinar Wednesdays—with free, interactive online learning opportunities focusing on leadership & renewal and stewardship. Attendees are able to ask questions live during the session via a chat function.

What's coming up?
Vision Casting – Mar. 14, 2018 - Learn how to engage in a collective visioning process that is creative and inspiring and will help congregants grow closer to God and each other. Topics to be covered include: getting the congregation onboard, aligning your story with God’s story, mapping your desired futures, and dreaming big but setting specific and reachable goals.

Narrative Budget: Practical Tools – Apr. 4, 2018 - The Rev. Mark Tremblay will share some practical tools that Knox, Calgary has used over the years to construct their narrative budget. He will talk about what they have learned, what has worked, what has not worked, etc. This webinar builds on concepts introduced in a previous webinar, “Sharing your story in a way that inspires.”
Join the conversation...
The latest issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper is available online. Subscribe for free home delivery or read the current edition here

We've got a limited number of 2018 wall calendars left — don't miss out! The calendar provides unique church year dates for The Presbyterian Church in Canada, as well as the lectionary and church colours. The best news? It is discounted to $3.50! Order yours today!

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