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Point Edward Presbyterian Church in Point Edward, Ont., celebrated 150 years of ministry in June 2022. A photo was taken outside the church and the congregation made sure to have cake! Pictured are Marge Muller, the Rev. Shirley Murdock, former minister, and the Rev. Dick Eric van Dorsten, current minister.
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Pictured is the Sunday School class at Community Presbyterian Church in Almonte, Ont. The children enjoyed a snack following their lesson “Love Your Neighbour,” based on the story of the Good Samaritan. During their lesson, the children divided into teams and wrapped the “wounded one” with toilet paper bandages, which created a lot of laughter.
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Simcoe, Ont., hosted two community BBQs—one on July 29 and the other August 26. Both events yielded greater than anticipated outcomes—serving approximately 800 burgers, combined. Community engagement could be recognized through acts of kindness and hearts of service. Numerous volunteers exhibited the love of God as observed by smiles, compassion, prayer and ministry. God’s love emanated throughout both evenings! We are humbly grateful to all who participated and contributed to the success of these events.
Vancouver School of Theology in B.C. hosted Julian Davis Reid Sept. 22–23 for presentations of his stellar program, Notes of Rest. Julian Davis Reid is an artist-theologian who uses words and music to invite us into the restful life we were created to live. Students, faculty and staff were renewed on these quiet days away. The event was hosted in our tech-savvy Epiphany Chapel. Visit juliandavisreid.com to learn more about the artist and his work.
Dedication of this wooden Celtic cross took place on June 26, 2022, in the hall of West River Presbyterian Church in Durham, N.S. Previously, it hung in the sanctuary of St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Salt Springs, which closed in November 2021. The cross was designed by Jean Irving and crafted by Glenn Horton. This day was also a gathering to celebrate a wonderful six and a half years of ministry together in the West River Pastoral Charge, and the retirement of the Rev. Mary Anne Grant. Pictured left to right: Clifton Wood, Cynthia Parks, the Rev. Mary Anne Grant, Lorraine Tobin and William Ross, all elders and Clerks of Sessions of the West River Pastoral Charge in Pictou County, N.S.
Knox Presbyterian Church in Vernon, B.C., held a local Show & Shine on Labour Day weekend in the church parking lot. Over 35 cars and other road vehicles played a part, and almost 100 people came to check them out or grab a quick bite to eat. There was every style of vehicle— from new and classic Corvettes, to motorcycles and RVs! The Rev. Teresa Charlton even entered her toy Fiat in the show for fun! And some owners allowed church members to hop inside their vehicle for a photo op.