The 2022 General Assembly took place online from June 5 to June 8. The Assembly considers matters affecting the ministry and mission of our denomination. Commissioners, who are responsible for the business of Assembly, discerned and made decisions.

Our behind-the-scenes team took photos throughout the 2022 General Assembly.

View and download the photos in our Flickr photo gallery.

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Note: that all times are in Eastern time.

  • Sunday, June 5: Opening service of worship began at 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, June 6: Meetings began with worship at 12:00 p.m.
    The Rev. Dr. Dan Scott, Moderator of the 2021 General Assembly addressed the Assembly at or after 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 7: Meetings began with worship at 12:00 p.m.
    Interfaith Guest, Dr. Geoffrey Cameron, Bahá’í Community of Canada, spoke at 1:30 p.m.
    Service of worship during which the confession to LGBTQI people was given began at 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 8: Opening service of worship began at 12:00 p.m.
    Ecumenical Guest, the Rev. Michael Blair, General Secretary of the United Church of Canada, spoke at 1:30 p.m.

Special Presentations

Installation of the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris

PWS&D 75th anniversary

Reflections from the 2021 Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Daniel Scott

Geoffrey Cameron – Bahá’í Community of Canada

Confession to LGBTQI people

Guest Speaker – Michael Blair – United Church of Canada

Opening Worship

Opening worship – Sunday, June 5

Opening Worship – Monday, June 6

Opening Worship – Tuesday, June 7

Opening Worship – Wednesday, June 8

General Assembly Offering

Together we give to God

During the Assembly, there were opportunities to make offerings to support the ministry of the church in Canada and around the world. Designated offerings are facilitated through the button below.

Sunday: Presbyterians Sharing
Our gifts will share the good news of the gospel across Canada and around the world.

Monday: Presbyterian World Service & Development
Our gifts will share hope where there is poverty and disaster and welcome refugees.

Tuesday: Ukraine Response
Our gifts will help provide emergency assistance to those displaced by the war in Ukraine.

Wednesday: Honouring the Children
Our gifts will help search for unmarked burial sites, respond to trauma and support healing initiatives in communities where Indian residential schools were operated by The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

Commissioner Greeting from the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris
A three-minute video message from the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris, Moderator of the 2022 General Assembly, delivering greetings to commissioners.

Inquiries

If you have any questions relating to the General Assembly, contact Connie Wardle .