Women’s Missionary Society Online Event on Mission Today: February 9
The Women’s Missionary Society is hosting a free online event on February 9 with the Rev. Dr. Glynis Williams on the state of mission today.
Walking Out the Church Door into the Wider World – A Call for Guaranteed Livable Income
An article by the Rev. Allen Aicken, retired Presbyterian minister in Vancouver, B.C., on the idea and need of a Guaranteed Livable Income in Canada.
New Guidance to Help Amend Policy and Procedures to Reflect the Church’s Decisions about Gender and Sexuality
A new resources from the Life and Mission Agency assists church courts, agencies, colleges and camps to review their policies, procedures and practices, including the language used to identify and revise aspects that fail to reflect the full inclusion of all people.
Video Presentation on Residential Schools and The Presbyterian Church in Canada
This half-hour video gives a brief overview of The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s role in colonization and Residential Schools. It is intended as an educational tool to help people understand the ways in which racism and colonial attitudes shaped the church’s mission, with devastating consequences.
Honouring the Children: Reconciliation and Residential Schools Fund Established
The PCC has established a new fund to honour of the children who were lost at residential schools and all people living with the consequences of that legacy.
A Statement Regarding Residential Schools
In response to the devastating confirmation of unmarked graves on the grounds of former residential schools in Canada, a statement was published, in consultation with the National Indigenous Ministry Council, and signed by the current and previous Moderator of General Assembly. It speaks, through repentance and lament and in humility, for the lives of all the children who were lost and makes many commitments for the church to act upon.
A Statement Regarding Residential Schools
The Presbyterian Church in Canada has issued a statement of repentance and commitment to action, aware of our responsibility with regard to the sin of colonialism and operation of Indian Residential Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PCC and Residential Schools
The following are answers to some of the questions people are asking about the unmarked graves found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Church staff are also available to answer any further questions. For more information, please contact Allyson Carr in Justice Ministries.
PCC Prays for the Lives Lost at Kamloops Indian Residential School
The Presbyterian Church in Canada grieves with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, who has released news that the unidentified graves of 215 children have been found on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, as well as all those who lost family, friends or community members to Indian Residential Schools—for whom this news brings devastating pain, trauma and loss.
Best Practices for Online Worship
This congregational resource contains best practices for online worship and is suited to both congregations experienced in worshipping virtually as well as those just getting started.