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Six elders were ordained recently at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church in Scarborough, Ont. To maintain Covid distancing, instead of observing the right hand of fellowship, the Rev. Chuck Moon sprinkled water from palm branches on the ordinands’ heads. The water reminded the ordinands of their baptism and new life in Christ, and the palm branches symbolized the peace, support and prayers of the Session and congregation.
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George MacLean was recently honoured for 50 years of service as a ruling elder at St. Giles Presbyterian Church in North Sydney, N.S. Norma MacAdam was also recognized for her many years of service to the congregation, including as an elder and, most recently, as Clerk of Session. She has now relocated to P.E.I. They are pictured with the minister, the Rev. Ritchie Robinson. PHOTO CREDIT WES STEWART.
Durham Presbyterian Church in Durham, Ont., reached out to their local hospital to show their appreciation for the health-care workers of the community. Pictured is the Rev. Will Basson handing over gift packages to health-care workers at Durham Hospital. Each gift bag included home-baked cookies, a slate coaster, a pizza voucher, a pen, a thank-you card and some treats. The bags were decorated by the children of the congregation.
The Rev. William Bynum, Moderator of the Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington, officiated at the induction of the Rev. Marty Molengraaf at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener on Sept. 26. After a prolonged search for a new minister, the Rev. Molengraaf was called to St. Andrew’s, assuming duties on the first of August and casting himself enthusiastically into his new role. He has made extraordinary efforts to meet and connect with the members of his new congregation, despite the lockdown and other restrictions. Live streaming the Sunday services makes his warm and friendly approach familiar and valued.