The General Assembly Office (GAO) serves the church by providing leadership and support in the area of governance. The GAO facilitates the General Assembly, produces the Acts & Proceedings of each Assembly, amends the Book of Forms , assists committees of the General Assembly, and responds to inquiries from synods, presbyteries, sessions and individuals throughout the year. The GAO also produces resources designed to assist the courts as they carry out the various ministries for which they are responsible.
In November of 2023, the Assembly Council created the Working Group on Narratives of Hope and Possibility to recommend pathways that position the PCC in an attitude of openness and possibility regarding its future. In June of 2025, based on the recommendations of the Working Group and the Assembly Council, the General Assembly approved the appointment of a Special Commission, the Change Leadership Team, to encourage the apostolic witness of the church. As of August 2025, the Change Leadership team is well into its work to achieve these deliverables, as directed by the General Assembly.
Download a brochure that summarizes the work of the Working Group
2026 General Assembly
The 151st General Assembly will meet at York University (Keele Campus) from Sunday, June 7 until Thursday, June 11, 2026.
2025 General Assembly Referrals
Each year the General Assembly sends referrals to the synods, presbyteries and sessions. Referrals include items that the courts are asked to study and report back to the particular committee, reports for information and legislative decisions.
How to Order Resources
Order print copies of the Acts and Proceedings ($60 each), Book of Forms ($15 each) and more through our online order form or send an email.
Acts & Proceedings
The Acts and Proceedings are the official minutes and reports of General Assembly.
Visit Acts & Proceedings web page
Book of Forms
The Book of Forms contains the legislation that governs the PCC.
Book of Forms 2025
Book of Forms 2025 – Korean Translation
Congregational Development
Confessing the Faith TodayGeneral Assembly Committee Convener Orientation Handbook, 2018Guide for Congregations Considering Membership Within The Presbyterian Church in CanadaGuide for Congregations Considering Membership Within the PCC – Korean VersionPCC Strategic PlanTrust Deed Template – Book of Forms, Appendix C
There are four “courts” in our Presbyterian system. Most of the important decisions that affect the church are made as women and men prayerfully meet to discern the mind of Christ.
The Archives documents the life and work of The Presbyterian Church in Canada by acquiring and preserving records of enduring evidential and historical value to the church.
General Assembly Committee Convener Orientation Handbook, 2018Contact
For more information about the General Assembly Office or for past copies of Remits and Referrals, email Connie Wardle or phone 1-800-619-7301 ext. 225.