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On June 12, 2022, Annie Isobel Tait was honoured for serving as organist and choir director for an incredible 70 years at Argyle Presbyterian Church Crinan in West Lorne, Ont. This astonishing achievement was recognized at Crinan’s 161 Anniversary Service. Pictured are (left to right) Alan Carroll, Clerk of Session; the Rev. Ian Morrison, guest preacher; Annie Isobel Tait, organist; Wilma Boyce, pulpit supply; and the Rev. Jim Patterson, interim moderator.
Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sylvan Lake, Alta., was pleased to ordain two new elders and to welcome an inactive elder back into the fold on February 26, 2023. Pictured here are the congregation’s elders with the Rev. Steve Webb. The two new elders are in the front row, centre.
About five years ago, Living Faith Community Presby- terian Church in Baxter, Ont., began the long process of refugee sponsorship, working through Presbyterian World Service & Development. They remained in con- tact with a family and single man throughout Covid, and can now happily say they have finally arrived! The con- gregation is thrilled to see them attending school, learn- ing English and taking on jobs in such a short time. It is wonderful to have such an amazing, supportive congre- gation that has pulled together to make this happen.
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The missionary group at Knox Presbyterian Church in Morrisburg, Ont., used some of the proceeds from the Art & Craft Show (where they provide soup, sandwiches and baking) to support mental health and Community Food Share Morrisburg.
On Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, mem- bers of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church in Richmond Hill, Ont., cel- ebrated the Rev. Clive Simpson’s 85th birthday. The Rev. Dr. Rick Fee, a long-time friend, participated in the worship service. The congrega- tion was pleased that the moderator of Oak Ridges Presbytery, the Rev. Joan Masterton, was able to attend the reception that followed.
To recognize the coronation celebra- tions of King Charles in early May, Knox Presbyterian Church in Vernon, B.C., put a spin on “The Corona- tion Big Lunch.” Coronation Boxed Lunches were prepared with a sam- pler of sweet and savoury English treats, including finger sandwiches, devilled eggs, currant scones with fresh marmalade, fruit cup, molasses cookies and, of course, shortbread. The box was finished off with Earl Grey tea, York Peppermint Patties and Jellied Fruits. Church members were encouraged to enjoy their lunch with friends outdoors on a park bench or patio. Proceeds from the Boxed Lunches have been directed to a congregational mission project in Madagascar, as one of a series of small fundraisers for Ivato Theologi- cal Seminary in Antananarivo, Mada- gascar.