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Check out our latest Ministry Tips, Ministry Resources and Ministry in Action stories that will help make your ministry and mission happen!
Ministry Tip: Ways to Unplug and Reconnect with God and Each Other
Ideas for unplugging from the world and reconnecting with God and each other.
Ministry in Action: Gaining Ministry Experience in Edmonton-Lakeland, AB
The Rural and Remote Ministry Grant encourages seminary students to gain ministry experience in a rural and remote congregation during the summer.
Ministry Tip: Explaining World Communion Sunday (First Sunday in October) to Children
Resource to help you observe World Communion Sunday, an opportunity for Christians worldwide to proclaim our unity.
Ministry in Action: Two River’s Church Explores New Way of Doing Church
Two Rivers Church, a mission of the PCC, is exploring new ways of doing church in Guelph, Ontario.
Ministry Resource: Time for Justice, New Bulletin Inserts Available
Four new bulletin inserts draw attention to the violence against women and girls in Nicaragua, the plight of the Rohingya, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the Arms Trade Treaty.
Ministry Resource: Reflecting on Easter and Earth Day
A reflection highlighting the world-renewing power of Christ’s resurrection and the speech God gives at the end of the book of Job to explore the love and care God has shown for creation.
Ministry in Action: Hummingbird Ministries Committed to Bringing Hope, Peace and Healing to Indigenous Families
Hummingbird Ministries is a Presbyterian outreach ministry committed to bringing hope, peace and healing to the Indigenous families living in the Vancouver area.
Ministry in Action: A Night of Praise and Worship at Montreal West PC, Montreal, QC
Once in decline, Montreal West Presbyterian Church recently celebrated its 127th anniversary with thanksgiving and praise.
Ministry in Action: Messy Church Explores Faith and Christian Community in New Ways in Lucknow PC, ON
Every month, the basement of Lucknow Presbyterian Church, “Messy Church”, a new form of church helps families explore faith and Christian community.
Ministry Tip: 10 Thanksgiving Activities for Families
Looking for fun and meaningful activities to do with your family and friends this Thanksgiving? Look no further!
Ministry Resource: Walk to Bethlehem: An Advent Pilgrimage
Walk to Bethlehem encourages you to walk every day during Advent and to focus on daily Bible passages that will remind you of the Advent promises that are ours in Jesus: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
Ministry Resource: Advent Traditions to Start With Your Family
Check out this resource that helps you to create Advent traditions that help you experience Christ’s light and love.
Ministry in Action: ARISE Ministry’s Care to Survivors of Sexual Exploitation in Toronto, ON
ARISE Ministry offers outreach, case management and spiritual care to survivors of sexual exploitation living in the Greater Toronto Area.
Ministry in Action: Vacation Bible Camp in Uxbridge, ON
St. Andrew’s–Chalmers in Uxbridge, Ontario hosted a fun, spirit-filled Vacation Bible Camp for more than 65 children and youth.
Ministry Tip: A Faith Formation Activity For Your Vacation Bible School
Fun Bible verse memory games, perfect for kids to do at home or during downtime in summer programming.
Ministry Tips: Planning Fun Summertime Activities for Church Families
The Illustrated Children’s Ministry blog provides ideas to plan fun activities for church families and their friends to enjoy together.
Ministry Tip: Summertime Fellowship Ideas
Ideas to be creative and experiment with new, short-term small groups during the summer months.
Ministry Tip: Deepen Your Understanding of Pentecost
Deepen your understanding of Pentecost with two books (one for children and one for adults) that explore the Acts 2 story.
Ministry in Action: Heritage Green Farmers Market in Stoney Creek, ON
Heritage Green Family Church in Stoney Creek, Ontario is responding to a need in their neighbourhood to build a stronger sense of community through a farmer's market.
Ministry in Action: Grant Enables Participation at Canada Youth 2018
Every second summer, PCC grants help hundreds of youth, young adults and youth leaders join together to celebrate their vibrant faith at Canada Youth (CY).
Ministry Resource: Planning for Advent with the Columbia Theological Seminary
Sign up for Columbia Theological Seminary’s Advent resources for Advent devotionals, downloadable colouring pages, videos with insights on the lectionary and more!
Ministry Tip: How To Be A Great Church Greeter
“Ways To Be A Great Church Greeter” provides 10 great tips for making sure every person is warmly welcomed into your church.
Ministry Resource: Called to Covenant Resource Books Available At Discounted Price
The Called to Covenant project seeks to strengthen relationships between congregations and presbyteries. Resource books are now being offered at a discounted price.
Ministry Resource: Updated Worship Music Resources Now Available
Here are two updated resources to help you find worship songs for your local church that go with the 2019 Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
New Beginnings Training Program in Toronto, ON
Life In Christ provides support and assistance for Arabic and Farsi speaking refugees living in the Greater Toronto area.