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Issue 29, Spring 2024

The latest issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper was sent out to all congregations and subscribers in early March. This is another edition packed with amazing articles and photos from Presbyterian congregations, individuals and groups across the country.
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Featured Articles

Jesus

We live in challenging and fearful times. It is natural (even reasonable) to be afraid given all the dire news about war, climate change and its life-endangering effects, economic uncertainty and the potential for nuclear catastrophe. So long as fear doesn’t control us, fear isn’t even necessarily always bad; when fear is rational, it can be a strong motivator for needed changes or actions that help keep people safe.

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Bible

Question 35 of the Larger Catechism says, “[The] covenant of grace was and still is to be administered in the preaching of the Word, and the administration of the sacraments…; in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fulness, evidence, and efficacy, to all nations.”

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Praying hands

While there is something shocking and immediate about encountering God, many of us may not experience God in our lives quite in this way.

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Group of people in circle from diverse culture holding hands.

The General Assembly resolved in 2022 that it would seek to become anti-racist. As one step in that journey, it approved a recommendation to create an anti-racist covenant and accompanying strategies for the church.

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Distribution Schedule and Deadlines

The Presbyterian Connection newspaper is distributed four times a year. Deadlines are firm.

Spring 2024 (March)
Submission deadline: Thursday, Jan. 18

Summer 2024 (June)
Submission deadline: Thursday, April 18

Fall 2024 (September)
Submission deadline: Thursday, July 18

Winter 2024 (December)
Submission deadline: Thursday Oct. 17

Submissions

Given the high number of submissions, article length is restricted to 800 words maximum, unless special permission is granted. Please send all submissions to Barb Summers , Editor. Please note that all submissions are edited for clarity, length, style and content, as required. Due to the popularity of the newspaper and limited space, we are not able to run all the material we receive. Submissions are restricted to those directly connected with The Presbyterian Church in Canada. If needed, photo consent forms are available here.

All newspaper content must be geared toward a national Presbyterian audience with an intent to:

  1. Equip the church for service and ministry
  2. Educate
  3. Provide ideas, programs and best practices for use by other ministries and congregations
  4. Foster connection across the denomination and country
  5. Inspire the church with good news stories

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