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Glenview Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont., has been supporting places of healing and hope since 1925, so it was wonderful to be able to host the Summer Outreach BBQ again on Sunday, July 14. The congregation had missed organizing such events during the pandemic and a kitchen renovation. Glenview welcomed friends from Portland Place, Evangel Hall and the Out of the Cold Sunday Dinner program. Food was served at 6 p.m. followed by worship at 7 o’clock. A good time was had by all who participated.
Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield, Ont., has a book study and discussion group that meets weekly on the lower level of the church, Mondays at 11:30 a.m. The group’s book study on Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World by Osheta Moore, is now complete. On May 27, the group got together at the church to share a recipe that was provided in the book: red beans and rice. A wonderful lunch was enjoyed! The group would like to thank Osheta Moore for her words of wisdom as she coached them how to be peacemakers. The group is now on to their next book—Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey by Sharon Garlough Brown. The book provides a launching point for discussions. The study often proves to be a transformative experience that allows for learning, creation and discovery, with participants often embarking on emotional journeys and exploring new perspectives. Pictured here are (left to right): Marlene Starkey, Marilyn Elgie, Lynne Price, Heather Robinson, Lois Kacsandi, the Rev. Lisa Dolson and Judith Roy.
The congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Whycocomagh, N.S., had a busy July. On July 16 and 17, they sponsored a very successful silent auction and a noontime ceilidh, as part of the Whycocomagh Summer Festival festivities. On July 20, the Ladies Aid and congregation sponsored a very well-attended pancake breakfast, and on July 21, St. Andrew’s held their final outdoor worship service of the summer. Teamwork certainly makes everything possible! Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV): Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
At The Presbyterian College in Montreal, Que., two awards were recently given: the first was an Honorary Doctorate that went to the Rev. Ian Fraser; the second was the inaugural Principal’s Award for Faithful Service and Distinguished Leadership that went to Donna McIlveen (member of the Order of Diaconal Ministries). Both awards were presented by the Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries, Principal.
The congregation of Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church in Windsor, Ont., recently undertook efforts to beautify God’s house of prayer—with great results!