Presbyterians Sharing 2018 Resources
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Presbyterians Sharing is the national church fund that supports the mission and ministries we do together in Canada and around the world. New materials are available to help raise awareness of this important work, including a new worship resource, a beautiful and energizing 3-minute thank you video, a bulletin insert and poster. Many of the resources are downloadable, and most of the ordered materials are free of charge.
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Inspired by God’s promise of abundant life, Presbyterians are responding to God’s call to care for the poor, sick and vulnerable, and to restore human dignity, ease the pain of want and promote community cooperation.
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, PWS&D's Advent liturgies are a great way to remember our brothers and sisters around the world. This year’s liturgies were written by the Rev. Robert J. Murray of Pinawa Christian Fellowship in Manitoba.
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Order your PCC 2019 Wall Calendar Today
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The PCC's 2019 Wall Calendar is available to order, and this year's edition features beautiful stained glass windows from Presbyterian congregations across the country. The calendar provides unique church dates as well as the lectionary and church colours.
This year's calendar is only $4.00 each, or $3.50 each for orders of 50 copies or more.
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Photos and Stories Needed for the
Connection Newspaper
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The fall issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper was sent out to all congregations and subscribers in mid-August. An electronic version is also available to read online. The cover story features experiences of youth at the Canada Youth 2018 conference.
Help showcase our congregations in action by submitting a photo or story idea from your congregation for the next issue.
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School Cemetery Becomes Provincial Heritage Property
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On August 14, a plaque was unveiled at the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) Cemetery in recognition of the Saskatchewan government’s official designation of the site as a provincial heritage property. The RIIS was operated by the PCC between 1891-1910.
The cemetery contains the graves of at least 35 Indigenous children from communities across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba who died while attending the RIIS.
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The World Council of Churches, of which the PCC is a member, is inviting churches around the world to participate in a Week of Prayer (September 16-23) and action for a just peace in Israel and Palestine.
Sunday, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a day for communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation, recognizing the harm caused by the residential school system and to imagine a better future. Use the available bulletin insert and remember to wear your orange shirt to help increase awareness of this important date.
The 2018 Book of Forms and Acts and Proceedings are now available for download. Printed versions may be ordered using either the online form or by calling 1-800-619-7301.
Transform the way you live as leaders, congregations and ministries, and become living embodiments of God’s mission. Transform: A Conference Exploring Stewardship, Discipleship and Missional Engagement, takes place November 8–11, 2018, in Orillia, ON. Register today.
Starting in November 2018, Congregation Treasurers will be able to file their congregation's annual T3010 form, the Registered Charity Information Return, online.
PCPak is a collection of resources mailed three times a year to all congregations. The most recent edition was mailed early September. Check out digital versions of all included resources, including the popular Equipping for... documents: Leadership, Evangelism and Mission, and Eldership. Plus you’ll find the latest Mission Moments, Prayer Partnership, and much more.
Correction: For those who use the 2018 PCC Wall Calendar, please note that Harvest Sunday is observed on October 7 (also World Communion Sunday), not on October 14th, as printed in the calendar. Our apologies for the error.
Have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Try our live chat function on the website (if we're online a “chat with us” box will pop up), or check out our National Office staff directory and reach out today.
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