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WINTER 2021
Connection
GATHERINGS
The “12 Neighbours Project,” developed by Marcel LeBrun from Fredericton, N.B., is an international program designed to en- courage community groups to understand our neighbours. The initial phase of this program brings people together in small groups to view a series of short (10–15 minutes) documentary-type films (12neighborsfilms.com) and then engage in directed conversations regarding the issues presented in the films. The kick-off of this project took place during worship at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Oct. 10. Lucy (our resident puppet) kept Janet on her toes with many questions about who is our neigh- bour and how we can love them. Small groups will meet once a month (October–June) with Five Small Groups hosting close to 40 participants within the congregation and community at large.
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The family of the late Hugh MacDonald, along with the Rev. Shelly Chandler, gathered around Hugh’s Garden Bench, a welcoming rest-stop dedicated to his memory. Hugh’s Garden Bench can be found in the garden, his pet project, at First Presbyterian Church in Pictou, N.S. Hugh was an active and dedicated member of First Presbyterian Church. He served on the Board of Managers, Session, as well as various committees. He also spearheaded the First Church Soup Luncheon Program.
During this year of COVID-19 confine- ment, St. John’s Presbyterian Church in White Rock, B.C., has had a unique expe- rience. Our talented organist and choir director, Reynhardt Crause, presented interesting and informative hour-long programs expounding on the history and evolution of Christian church music over the ages. Reynhardt told us stories behind some of the hymns and offered a glimpse of the life of some composers. He would play the organ or piano and sing as many as 12 pieces per program. The series can be found online at saint- johns.ca.