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PRESBYTERIAN
SPRING 2020
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Connection
GATHERINGS
    Evangelism teams from across the country met at the national office in Toronto in November 2019 to learn about faith sharing in the Presbyterian context. It was a time of joy, connection and encouragement for congregational leaders looking to share the good news in their communities.
  In the pouring rain, Team “Brandon Presbyterian” from First Presbyterian Church in Brandon, Man., took part in the Ride for Refuge, a Canada-wide cycling and walking fundraiser, and raised $635.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Pic- ton, Ont., commissioned a new logo 13 years ago when the church began a very significant journey toward renewal. This logo included the three foundational words that were included in their mission statement: curious, creative, courageous. After 13 years of living under this banner, St. Andrew’s PC believed that our renewed identity required a whole new look. After connecting and discussing with a graphic artist, a new logo was created that bet- ter communicates the commitment to inclusivity, friendship and fun, as well as a sense of movement that represented the freedom that we have in the Spirit. The logo has been embraced by the entire town of Picton as a symbol of our vision for deep hospitality and inclusion.
  A special LGBTQ+ Learning Event was
held at Armour Heights Presbyterian
Church in Toronto, Ont. The event was
a day of learning about what full inclu-
sion would mean in a community of
faith. Attendees learned about LGBTQ+ history in Canada and within our churches, as well as shared experiences and their own journeys. It was a powerfully transformative day for many. The event is part of a year- long journey for Armour Heights PC with the goal of coming out as an inclusive congregation by the summer of 2020. The year will include other events, including Bible studies, and bring in some leadership and representatives from the LGBTQ+ community, even as the community is also represented within the congregation.




















































































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