Latest News from the PCC: November Edition

November 2018

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Ringing Church Bells for Peace

On November 11, 2018, 100 years will have passed since the signing of the armistice that officially ended WWI. As a tribute to all Canadians that served in this horrific struggle, the Royal Canadian Legion is calling on Presbyterian churches and other religious organizations across the country to ring their bells 100 times at sunset on November 11. The hope is that all who hear the bells will stop and remember the joy that peace brought after so much death and destruction.

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Give a Life-Changing Gift this Christmas

We know that Presbyterians like you remain committed to the idea that giving more 'stuff' isn't what the world needs—giving more meaningfully is. With a Gift of Change, you are making a real and lasting difference in the lives of people in Canada and around the world. We hope you enjoy the 2018-2019 Gifts of Change catalogue and that it inspires you, your family, and your community to buy a gift for a better tomorrow.

Give a gift of change

New Mission Staff in Hungary

Meet Stephanie Chunoo! Stephanie is serving as a Young Adult Intern with Kalunba Social Services, a refugee ministry of the Reformed Church of Hungary—a longstanding partner of the PCC. Stephanie will be building relationships with the refugee clientele, teaching English and assisting with the English website by providing content to connect international readers. Want to learn more about Stephanie, PCC Mission staff and mission opportunities?

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Faith Groups in Canada Unite For the People of Myanmar

On September 20, 2018, the Canadian House of Commons unanimously adopted a motion that recognizes the recent violence against the Rohingya people as genocide. In response, a diverse group of faith leaders in Canada has released a joint public statement calling for an end to the violence in Myanmar and for a just and peaceful resolution to the conflict. The statement is endorsed by over 20 faith leaders and organizations, including the Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Rev. Daniel Cho.

View the statement

Free Leadership Webinars

New online learning opportunities are offered by the national office of the PCC. Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone and ask questions via the live chat function.

Upcoming Webinars
November 14: Many Ways to Give—exploring the ways people donate and how these gifts enhance the ministry of the church
November 15: Development, Mission and Giving at Christmas—practical ways to talk about and encourage generosity
November 21: Amalgamation—for congregations seeking a new ministry configuration
December 5: Thank You Letters with Annual Receipts—ideas for annual receipt letters and includes a sample letter for your use
January 16: Ecumenical Shared Ministry—discuss the process of establishing an ecumenical shared ministry
January 23: Leaving a legacy to your church—talking about bequests

And many more!

A lone gunman shot and killed members of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh as they prepared for Sabbath worship on October 27, 2018. Read this Reformed Christian response and prayer for victims.

Cyclical PCC is a new church-planting support initiative within the PCC that is designed to encourage presbyteries and leaders within our denomination to take first steps towards beginning new worshipping communities.

The next set of Sunday worship bulletin covers for congregations are now available, beginning December 2, the first Sunday in Advent, until June 9, 2019.

There's still time to order PWS&D's 2018 Advent liturgies are now available. This year’s liturgies were written by the Rev. Robert J. Murray of Pinawa Christian Fellowship in Manitoba.

Legacy Sunday takes place on Nov. 18. Download the worship planner and you can now subscribe to get an email with each week’s worship planner.

Distributed 4 times a year, the Presbyterian Connection newspaper is seeking stories and pictures from Presbyterian congregations across the country Check out the 2019 submission deadlines here.

Starting in November 2018, Congregation Treasurers will be able to file their congregation's annual T3010 form, the Registered Charity Information Return, online.

The PCC national office is looking to fill the position of Associate Secretary for Ministry and Church Vocations.

The 2018 Book of Forms and Acts and Proceedings are available for download or order.

The PCC's 2019 Wall Calendar features beautiful stained glass windows from Presbyterian congregations across the country. Order your copy today (under "Church Life").

The Special Committee of Moderators met September 28-29 and issued an update letter on their progress to date.

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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