Light of the World: Join Presbyterians Read for Advent 2020
In Advent 2020, Presbyterians across the country are invited to join a denomination-wide book study on Amy-Jill Levine’s Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent.
Every Child Matters: Reflecting and Praying on Orange Shirt Day, September 30
This reflection by the moderator speaks to the importance of participating in Orange Shirt Day on September 30 to remember and honour the Indigenous children who attended Indian Residential Schools, and reflects on the PCC’s involvement in the Residential School System and its inter-generational impacts on Indigenous children today. Links to resources on the history of the PCC and Residential Schools as well as the experiences of Residential School Survivors are also provided along with a prayer shared by KAIROS.
Why Work To Decolonize: New Study Guide from Justice Ministries
Why Work To Decolonize? is a study resource produced in collaboration between the PCC’s National Indigenous Ministries Council and the Life and Mission Agency (Justice Ministries) that engages the overall themes of the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Sustainable from the Start – Cyclical PCC Online Conference on Oct. 8
Are you starting a new ministry but worried about its sustainability? This one-day online conference, organized by Cyclical PCC, on October 8 will help you uncover practical ways to strengthen resiliency in a wide scope of areas in order to maintain the sustainability of your new ministry.
Transform Online Course on Building Ministries, Beginning Oct. 28
Change is the only constant—this is especially true in the current context we live, in which our world is constantly changing and innovating. The PCC’s Transform online course, comprising of four weekly classes, will give you the tools to navigate these changes as you design ministry that transforms lives.
Read the Latest Issue of Presbyterian Connection Newspaper
The latest issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper was sent out to all congregations and subscribers in September. In the Fall 2020 issue, you’ll find: a feature on the moderator’s walking and praying for congregations initiative, a commentary on confronting anti-Black racism, stories about congregations learning to thrive in difficult times, plus so much more!
General Assembly 2020 Yearbook Available
The General Assembly Office has produced a yearbook for 2020: The Presbyterian Church in Canada – Records and Statistics, which contains the records and statistics that are annually reported. This yearbook replaces the annual Act and Proceedings of the General Assembly since the 2020 General Assembly was cancelled.
Support Programs that Can Change Lives: Latest Gifts of Change Catalogue Available
The Gifts of Change 2020-21 Catalogue is now available. From ministry programs that support congregations and ministries in Canada, to mission programs and sustainable development programs that support church partners and communities around the world, the latest Gifts of Change catalogue features a wide selection of programs that bring positive change and development to the lives of many all over the world.
Update on PCC Bulletin Covers
Due to the pandemic and church closures, the PCC is putting a hold on producing new bulletin covers for the 2020–2021 year. Last year's bulletins may be ordered, free of charge.
Order the 2021 Calendar and Celebrate God’s Creation All Year Long!
The 2021 PCC Wall Calendar features beautiful photographs of God’s creation, submitted by Presbyterians from across the country, and highlights our God-given mission to care for the environment.