December 2018

An Advent and Christmas Message
from the Moderator

The Moderator of the 2018 General Assembly, the Rev. Daniel Cho, shares an Advent and Christmas prayer and reflection on how "the gentle heart of Christ is open wide to embrace all who desire spiritual renewal in their lives and a transformation of the standards of this world."

Exciting Changes to PCC Resource Distribution

In order to help serve congregations better, the PCC is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership for the distribution of all PCC resources. This partnership includes a new and significantly improved resource ordering system that will soon be available.  

To place an order for PCC resources, send us an email, call 1-800-619-7301 or use the online order form. 

New Advent Worship Resources

With December upon us, check out our new Advent resources that help you to take time out from all the busyness of the season to create and strengthen traditions and to reflect on the true meaning of the season.

Artwork From Children Needed for the PCC’s 2020 Wall Calendar

Attention children and youth! We need your artwork for the PCC’s 2020 wall calendar. Send in drawings and paintings of your church, church events, worship and anything else that inspires you to create! You can mail originals to the office or email high-resolution images. Please print the flyer and post at your church. Deadline: February 28, 2019.

 Latest Edition of the Presbyterian
Connection Newspaper

The eighth issue of the Presbyterian Connection was sent out to all congregations and subscribers in late November. In the issue you’ll find:

• A feature story about PCC partner Action Réfugiés Montréal
• A special Christmas story
• A look at why the 1994 Confession is important today
• A bigger-than-ever Gatherings and News section of photos and stories from congregations coast to coast
• Plus so much more!

Sheila Watt-Cloutier to Receive the 2019
Cutting Edge of Mission Award

Each year at General Assembly, an award is given to recognize a person or group for their work on the cutting edge of mission. The recipient of the Award in 2019 will be Sheila Watt-Cloutier, an internationally-recognized environmental, cultural and human rights advocate for almost 25 years. Drawing attention to the impacts of climate change that people in the Arctic have been experiencing first-hand, she has identified Inuit people as “sentinels” to the rest of the world on this issue.

Calling for Nominations for PCC Committees

Letters to sessions, presbyteries and synods calling for nominations to the General Assembly Standing Committees are now available. The letters include a nomination form, information about the process and terms of reference for these committees.

If you are interested in serving the church on a General Assembly committee, please contact your session, presbytery or synod.

Nominations are to be submitted to the General Assembly Office by February 28, 2019.

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