Latest News from the PCC: December Edition

December 2019

May you have a blessed and joyful Christmas!

Ballot for Moderator of the 2020
General Assembly

The names that will appear on the ballot for Moderator of the 2020 General Assembly have been announced. Ballots will be sent to presbyteries this month for members of presbytery to vote. The Committee to Advise the Moderator will count the ballots on April 1. General Assembly will begin Sunday evening, June 7 in Waterloo, Ontario.

Learn About the Nominees

Advent and Christmas Resources

With December upon us, check out the PCC's Advent and Christmas resources, including:

Take a Look

Attention Photographers!

The PCC is looking for photos that celebrate the beauty and majesty of God's creation for the 2021 wall calendar.

We're looking for high-resolution photos of what celebrating creation looks like for Presbyterians across the country. This could include stunning images of landscapes, nature, caring for creation initiatives at your church—be creative and have fun!

Deadline: March 13, 2020

Submit Photos

Presbyterians Read Advent Book Study

There is still time to prayerfully journey through Advent with Presbyterians Read, the PCC's book study. Together we reflect on themes of God’s abundance as revealed through the small details of faith stories. Use the study guide materials, join the study's Facebook community and participate in a conversation with Presbyterians across the country.

Join In

Hot Off the Press!

The latest issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper was sent out to all congregations and subscribers in early December. In this edition you’ll find:

A feature story about partnering with seniors suffering from dementia
Information on churches and e-giving
A special feature on the Biafran Airlift
Our biggest Gatherings section of photos from congregations ever
Information from the Healing & Reconciliation Tour
News from congregations, coast to coast
And so much more!

Have a story to share? The deadline to submit for the Spring Edition is Jan. 22.

Read and Subscribe

Give a Gift of Change with the Giving Tree

Advent is a time to celebrate God’s great gift of love by sharing with others. This year, placing the Giving Tree's pre-made ornaments on your congregation's Christmas tree can make a powerful difference to people in Canada and around the world—and shows your generosity in action. Together we can buy gifts for a better tomorrow.

Start Your Tree

The Moderator, the Rev. Amanda Currie, shares a Christmas reflection on the nativity scene and drawing closer in a circle of worship this season.

On May 7–9, 2020, Presbyterians in Canada are invited to join the National Indigenous Ministry Council for a three-day prayer retreat at the Sandy-Saulteaux Retreat Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The church-wide Presbyterian Women’s Gathering: Through the Waters is open for registration. The Gathering takes place on May 15–18, 2020, in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Are you interested in serving the church on a General Assembly Standing Committee? The Committee to Nominate Standing Committees is seeking nominations by February 28, 2020.

  The PCC is calling for applications from individuals interested in serving as the PCC delegate to the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany. The application deadline is December 15. 

There's still time to order the PCC's 2020 Wall Calendar featuring children's art from Presbyterian congregations across the country. (Look under "Featured Items")

The Candidacy Process of Preparation and Discernment booklet produced by Ministry and Church Vocations has been updated.

Read highlights from the Assembly Council meeting, which took place November 17–19.

Check out all the PCC's upcoming free, online learning opportunities. You can join from your computer, tablet or phone.

Reminder for presbyteries: please discuss and vote on the remits from the 2019 General Assembly and submit to the General Assembly Office by April 1, 2020.

There was a power outage at the national office in Toronto from November 19–24.

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

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