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The Rev. Marianne Emig Carr and the Rev. David Hooper. PHOTO CREDITS: DAVID MCILVEEN PHOTOGRAPHY
The Caintown Chorus.
WICM Appoints New Executive Director
By the Rev. Marianne Emig Carr, First Presbyterian Church in Brockville, Ont.
On Sept. 25, 2022, the creation of the new Brockville-Caintown Pastoral Charge was formally completed with the induction of the Rev. Marianne Emig Carr, min- ister at First Presbyterian Church, Brockville, as the minister of St. Paul’s, Caintown.
The Induction Service, held at St. Paul’s Caintown, was led by Presbytery of Seaway-Glengarry Moderator, the Rev. David Hoop- er, and Donna McIlveen, Clerk of Presbytery. Scriptures were read by Bruce Hynes. The message was preached by the Rev. Robert Adams of St. John’s, Cornwall, and the Charge was delivered by the Rev. Ian Johnston. Special music was provided by the Cain-
town Choir and Chorus, with ac- companist Barbara Morrison.
The service was attended by St. Paul’s and First Presbyterian congregants, members of the Presbytery of Seaway-Glengarry and members of the community and was followed by a recep- tion in the St. Paul’s Church Hall. Congratulations to all on this exciting new par tnership in ministry!
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Beverly Burkard.
Beverly Burkard is the new Execu- tive Director for Winnipeg Inner City Missions (WICM), replacing the current E.D., Ruth Magnuson, who retired at the end of Novem- ber. WICM is a recipient of grants from Presbyterian Sharing and is a Presbyterian outreach ministry committed to providing a healthy
community for children, youth and families living in downtown Winnipeg. Their mission is to embrace all people in Winnipeg’s inner city, inspire life-long learn- ing, and build social and personal well-being.
Beverly began her work on Oc- tober 17. She is a fierce advocate and community volunteer who brings a wealth of experience working for charitable and not- for-profit organizations, including Sage Journey, Agape Table, and the Red Road Lodge, as well with the Canadian Cancer Society. Since 2009, Beverly has dedi- cated herself to social services activities, working alongside, and on behalf of marginalized, vulner- able and often homeless people.
By the Rev. Ian Ross-McDonald, General Secretary, Life and Mission Agency
The Life and Mission Agency is pleased to announce the appoint- ment of Dr. Callie Long as the Associate Secretary for Commu- nications. The appointment took effect on Oct. 3, 2022. In this role, Callie will connect with all the committees of the church to support and inform their work.
Callie brings a broad constella- tion of skills and much experience to this role. She is a collaborative communications professional and a former journalist with a back- ground in faith-based communi- cation in Canada and internation- ally. Callie’s experience includes a term as a media consultant for the World Health Organization, a sen- ior producer for the United Church
of Canada’s national TV program and as a Communications Of- ficer for the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance (World Council of Churches).
Callie has a Ph.D. from Brock University in the Interdisciplinary Humanities Program and an M.A. in Intercultural and International Communications from Royal Roads University.
Callie’s approach to communi- cations focuses on the power of stories and how the stories we tell can shape and add meaning to our lives. She is looking forward to “supporting the communications priorities of the PCC, including the institutional and theological mes- sages from the General Assembly and its committees, and the mis- sion work as expressed through gifts to Presbyterians Sharing and Presbyterian World Service & De-
Dr. Callie Long is the new Associate Secretary of Communications at The Presbyterian Church in Canada na- tional office.
velopment.”
The Life and Mission Agency
looks forward to the many con- tributions Callie will make to the continuing ministry of Christ through the work of the Commu- nications department.
New Associate Secretary of Communications
Advent Reflections
With the Leaders of the Anglican, Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyterian and United Churches
This Advent, join the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris, PCC Moderator, along with Anglican, Evangelical Lutheran and United Church leaders for “What Are We Waiting For?” an ecumenical Advent series of devotions and conversations. Every Monday during Advent, a new meditation will be posted, and every Thursday, a live online discussion will take place with one of the participating church leaders.
Learn more, register and watch the recordings at: presbyterian.ca/ecumenical-advent