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Anniversary of Announcement of Unmarked Burials at Former Kamloops Residential School
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On May 27, 2021, it was announced that 215 unmarked graves were located on the grounds of the former Kamloops Residential School in Kamloops, B.C. In recognition of the one-year anniversary of this tragic event, congregations were invited to hold a moment of silence to honour the children who were forced to attend and those who died, and a Prayer of Repentance and Lament was made available to read on the PCC website.
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Offer of Confession to All Harmed by Church’s Exclusion of LGBTQI People
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In 2021, the General Assembly decided that the PCC would offer a public confession to all who have been harmed by the church’s exclusion and marginalization of LGBTQI people. A service of worship to give public expression to the confession is scheduled to be live streamed during the 2022 General Assembly, on Tuesday, June 7, at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
In a related decision made by the 2021 General Assembly, the Moderator was instructed to write letters of apology to the Rev. Darryl Macdonald and the former congregation of St. Andrew’s in Lachine, Quebec, for the harm that the PCC caused to Darryl and the congregation in 1996 following the General Assembly’s decision to overturn Darryl’s call to ministry on account of his disclosure of being in a same-sex relationship.
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In response to the Rainbow Communion’s report, new resources are now available on the PCC website to help the church in providing safe and respectful spaces for all, including Guidelines for Safer Church Courts and Committees and Resources to Address Situations that May Arise within a Church Court.
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Images Needed for 2023 PCC Wall Calendar
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Does your congregation have a particular item that represents your congregation’s unique identity, history, ministry and mission?
We are looking to feature photos of meaningful items from your church in the 2023 edition of the PCC Wall Calendar. Please send in your photo submissions by June 30.
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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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