The Rev. Dr. Johan Eenkhoorn “Joop", beloved husband to Fleur Wiles Eenkhoorn, his wife of 65 years and loving father to Joel (grand-daughter Carmen and great grand-son Jayvier) and Karen-Ann (Mark A. MacDonald). Siblings Hans and Leo in the Netherlands. Growing up in the Netherlands under Nazi invasion, Joop’s younger [...]
As we mark one year since the church adopted the confession to God and LGBTQI people, we pray that the God of justice and mercy gives us courage and hope as we engage in the work of repairing, restoring, reconciling and healing the harm the church has caused by excluding [...]
(World Oceans Day) We pray for the integrity of ocean ecosystems, and for an increasing reduction of plastics pollution, acidification and unsustainable ocean resource extraction.
We give thanks for the commissioners who participated in the 2023 General Assembly, along with the committee conveners, clerks and staff who provided support and guidance under the direction of the Holy Spirit.
We pray for the committee conveners, clerks and staff of the General Assembly as they help commissioners discern the mind of Christ.
As the 2023 General Assembly of the PCC begins, we pray that God blesses the church with the gift of the Spirit and opens the hearts and minds of those participating in the Assembly.
June 4, 2023 Genesis 1:1–2:4a Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11–13 Matthew 28:16–20
(Trinity Sunday/General Assembly Sunday) We pray for the commissioners, young adult representatives and national office staff as they gather for the 148th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to learn, worship and discern Christ’s will for God’s church at work in the world.
We pray for the people who gather and serve at Place of Hope Indigenous Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and we give thanks for their ministry.
The 2023 Cutting Edge of Mission Award Recognizes Work of Joint Israeli-Palestinian Organization
