Latest News from the PCC: February Edition

February 2019

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Celebrating Black History Month

In February, Canadians are invited to honour the legacy and contributions of Black Canadians, past and present. Black History Month is also a time to commit to ending racism in imagination, speech and action. Each week in February, the PCC will share a prayer for Black History Month for use in worship, Bible study or personal reflection.

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Deadline Fast Approaching for Child/Youth Artwork for the PCC 2020 Calendar

Along with the awesome submissions from kids like Kherrington and Nadine, we're still looking for child/youth art for the PCC's 2020 calendar! So, send in your creative kids' drawings and paintings of your church, church events, Bible stories or anything else that inspires them to create! You can mail originals to the office or submit high-resolution images.

Deadline extended: March 22, 2019

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Latest PCPak Collection of Resources
Available for Download

The newest edition of the PCPak was mailed early January and digital versions of all included resources are now available on our website. The exciting offerings include three new, and instantly popular, "Equipping For..." resources: Ways to be a Caring Church Community, Ways to be a Great Church Greeter and Ways to Rock Your Church Newsletter. You'll also find the latest Prayer Partnership, justice bulletin inserts, and so much more!

View and Download the PCPak Contents

Share Your Experiences with the Strategic Plan

The Assembly Council is carrying out a three-year review of the strategic plan that was approved by the General Assembly in 2016.

In light of this, you are invited to share your experiences and comments about the plan and a brief survey has been prepared to share your feedback.

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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 volunteering 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.

Serve the Church

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

February 7: Updates from the Field: Malawi and Ghana
February 20: Restarting-for congregations that are in decline but open to significant change
February 13: Asking for Money: Write a fundraising letter with help from the Apostle Paul
March 7: Talking about PWS&D outside of emergency relief
And many more!

Free shipping on all orders for PCC resources continues until June 30, 2019. To place an order, send us an email, call 1-800-619-7301 or use the online order form.

Refugee sponsorship 2019 case assessment forms are now available. If your congregation or presbytery is interested in sponsoring refugees, please email Rob Shropshire. The deadline to submit is February 22.

There's still time to order the PCC's 2019 Wall Calendar featuring beautiful stained glass windows from Presbyterian congregations across the country.

The PCC national office is looking to fill the position of Associate Secretary, Justice Ministries. The deadline for applications is March 8.

Have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Try our chat function on the website, or check out our National Office staff directory and reach out today.

Links you may need:

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Online order form for PCC resources
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