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Forbes Presbyterian Church in Grande Prairie, Alta., is excited to announce the arrival of the Rev. Elkanah Shekari along with his wife, Leah, and their three children: Elyon, Aaron and Elise. The Search Committee had been active for the past 15 months searching for a new minister and are proud to introduce the Rev. Shekari to the congregation and community. The Forbes congregation welcomes the opportunity to help the family in the transition to Alberta and to work and worship together. May the ministry at Forbes be blessed.
The “Wanna Dance?” program continues at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, B.C., introducing dances from different cultures once a month on Saturday afternoons. Pictured here are participants in the Western Line Dance on Sept. 9, 2023. The program invites neighbours to join in.
St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Orillia, Ont., celebrated their 66th anniversary on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Following the service everyone celebrated in true Presbyterian fash- ion—with cake!
Armour Heights Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont., hosted children and youth from the community for a week of Compassion Camp, July 3–7, 2023. Through an overarching theme of compassion, the kids engaged with stories, played games, created art and sang songs all week long, with help from some great counsellors!
On Oct. 22, 2023, First Presbyterian Church, North Pelham, Ont., celebrated its 195th anniversary. Pictured (left to right) are Donna Bachur, the Rev. Jacob Lee and Kent Reynolds.