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Information on Session Decisions and Definitions of Marriage
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In 2021, the General Assembly adopted two parallel definitions of marriage: as a covenant relationship between a man and a woman, or as a covenant relationship between two adult persons.
Since it is the Session that is responsible for all policy and procedures with respect to the use of church buildings and property, subject to the oversight of presbytery, the question of whether the church will host same-sex weddings rests with the Session and not the congregation.
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The Clerks of Assembly have prepared guidance for Sessions regarding wedding policies, including sample wedding policies that may be adapted.
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Make Giving Fun with the Giving Tree
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This Christmas, your congregation can have fun raising money for life-changing Gifts of Change programs by participating in the PCC’s Giving Tree project.
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New Publications from the PCC
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Created by the Rev. Charmila Ireland, Travelling Mary and Joseph: An Advent Activity for the Whole Congregation adapts the Latin American festival tradition of “Las Posadas”—normally celebrated from December 16–24—for congregations and families to celebrate this year. Download this new Advent resource on the PCC website.
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Advent liturgies for 2021 are now available from Presbyterian World Service & Development. Celebrate the birth of Christ with liturgies that each feature an inspiring story of how hope, peace, joy and love prevail, even in the face of poverty, injustice and disaster.
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Learning Your Way into Missional Ministry is a guide created by the Rev. Peter Coutts to help congregations seeking new ways to live out their missional calling. The resource explores “Design Thinking”—a process that helps learners think outside the box with the help of others. Download a PDF copy on the PCC website or order it in print through the PCC Resource Ordering Portal or online order form, free of charge.
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Presbyterians Read Advent 2021 Book Study
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In Advent 2021, Presbyterians across the country are invited to join a study on Adam Hamilton’s Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.
In this book, Adam Hamilton explores the why and to what end questions of the Incarnation (i.e., Why would God come to us in Jesus? What was the purpose of the Incarnation? How are we meant to respond to the Incarnation, to God’s coming to us in Jesus, today?) and reflects on the significance of Jesus’ incarnation to our lives and world today.
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Register for Upcoming Webinars from the PCC
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Faith Formation in a Post-Pandemic World Webinar Series
Dates: November 9, December 14
Time: 1 p.m. (Eastern)
The Presbyterian Church in Canada, in partnership with Lifelong Faith Associates, is offering a webinar series for those who are interested in faith formation as we emerge from a post-pandemic world. The full webinar schedule is available on the PCC website.
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From all of us at the PCC national office, stay well
and may the peace of Christ be with you all.
For questions or comments, please contact us.
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