Welcome to the PCC’s Ministry and Mission page!
The PCC’s Ministry and Mission page is a collection of our latest Ministry and Mission Tips, Resources and Ministry in Action stories that will help inspire and inform ways to make your ministry and mission happen! Be sure to check out our Equipping for… publications for more helpful resources and ideas in the areas of congregational life & leadership, faith formation, evangelism and mission, and worship.
Register for The Art of Gathering, a Cyclical PCC Event on March 11
Cyclical PCC—the church planting support network of The Presbyterian Church in Canada—is hosting The Art of Gathering on Thursday, March 11, 2021. This event is open to clergy, lay leaders, church starters and anyone wanting to increase their understanding of how to create meaningful church communities.
Study Guide Materials Available for Presbyterians Read’s Lent Book Study: Entering the Passion of Jesus
In Lent 2021, Presbyterians across the country are invited to join a denomination-wide book study on Amy-Jill Levine’s Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week.
Innovation Grant Story: Haney Presbyterian Church
With the help of an Innovation Grant, the Christian Education team at Haney Presbyterian Church in Maple Ridge, B.C., developed a hands-on faith formation kit for families.
Resources for Lent 2021
A variety of free and inexpensive Lent resources for all ages from Christian education sources.
Best Practices for Online Worship
This congregational resource contains best practices for online worship and is suited to both congregations experienced in worshipping virtually as well as those just getting started.
Advent Resource from Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterdown
Konnie Vissers of Knox Presbyterian Church in Waterdown, Ont., has created a daily devotional resource for families to use during Advent this year. It is Christ-focused and promotes family-friendly fun.
New Advent & Christmas Resources from the PCC
Two new resources are now available from the PCC to help equip congregations and families to celebrate Advent and Christmas in this new context.
Advent in an Envelope: A Wonderful Way to Help Families Form Faith
This year has been a difficult one in more ways than one. And with Advent approaching fast, families with children definitely need simple, yet effectively creative and hope-filled ways to celebrate Advent 2020 at home safely, while keeping it super fun for the kids. Head to this resource here created to help families form faith.
Christmas Pageants 2020: Recorded, Zoomed, Live Outside
This Christmas, here are some ways to facilitate a Pageant and engage our community in meaningful ways of sharing the incredible story of Incarnation, in the midst of an ongoing pandemic, while maintaining appropriate physical distancing.
On The Way To Bethlehem: An Advent Devotional Booklet
On the Way of Bethlehem is an Advent Devotional booklet, filled with stories of wonder from scripture to witness the special gift of God. Created to be used by devotees of all ages, this booklet can be downloaded for personal use, or photocopied and distributed to the members of your congregation.
How To Make An Advent Wreath
Watch this YouTube video by Dr. Tori Smit, the Regional Minister for Faith Formation in the Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda, teaching us how to make different Advent wreaths with readily available materials at home. Also available is a downloadable Advent Devotional booklet to accompany our wreath.
Trunk-Or-Treat: An Alternative to Trick-Or-Treat
"Trunk-or-treat" is an event that your congregation can hold to offer families a safe and fun alternative to the traditional trick-or-treating. Here is a guide to show you how trunk-or-treat can be a wonderful Halloween event for your church.