PCConnect—October Edition
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Last month, the Government of Canada announced the establishment of the Syria Emergency Relief Fund. For donations you make to PWS&D marked as “Syria Relief” before December 31, the Government will contribute a matching amount. |
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On Wednesday, September 30, national office staff donned their orange shirts to commemorate the 3rd annual Orange Shirt Day, in recognition of the children who suffered harm in the residential school system, to their sense of self-esteem and well-being. |
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If you are a youth, parent, elder, minister or youth leader and have been involved or interested in a confirmation or profession of faith program, then Canadian Ministries would like to hear from you before October 13! |
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The Healing & Reconciliation Seed Fund provides up to $5,000 in financial support for congregation, presbytery or youth group activities and events that help build new r elationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. |
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A Messy Church is Christ-centred, for all ages and values creativity, hospitality and celebration. Experience and explore this innovative way of being a church in a changing world; gather knowledge and resources to help you start your own Messy Church. |
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Congregations can apply by November 2 to send a team of four people, including the minister to Stewards by Design. Grants are available for other upcoming stewardship conferences, as well...hurry and apply soon!
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A worship resource is available for this day of National Philanthropy®, with a special story of Hattie May Wiatt; a little girl who lived in the 1800s and gave her life savings—all 57 cents—for the new Sunday School building. |
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Liza is displaced from the Syrian town of Kessab caught in conflict. Gifts to Presbyterians Sharing have supported The Near East School of Theology to hire Liza as their librarian, providing this future leader with safe refuge as she continues her Masters' studies in Divinity and Library Science. |
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This Little Light Candles is the candle-making initiative of Evangel Hall Mission, an outreach of the PCC in downtown Toronto. Victimized, traumatized and marginalized women participate in this therapeutic project that helps them to re-connect with themselves and with others.
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The PCC’s 2016 wall calendar is now available! This year’s calendar celebrates the mission and ministry that Presbyterians are doing together in Canada as we share in God’s call to do mission.The calendar includes key Canadian dates of observance and unique PCC Sundays, plus the 2016 Common Lectionary. |
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Youth, young adults and youth leaders from across the country and with guests from around the world will gather together next July for five days of worship, recreation, discussions, workshops, faith exploration and joyful celebration... check it out on the new website! |
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