Welcome to the PCC’s Ministry and Mission page!
The PCC’s Ministry and Mission page is a collection of our latest Minsitry and Mission Tips, Resources and Ministry in Action stories that will help inspire and inform ways to make your ministry and mission happen!
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: Wisdom of the Universe Mural in Picton, ON
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Picton, Ontario, is home to the largest Indigenous mural on a church in Canada.
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: 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 Tip: Backpack Blessing Sunday
Backpack Blessing Sunday has become a tradition at Lochwinnoch Church in Renfrew, 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: Opening Your Church Covenant Box
Did your church create a Covenant Box (time capsule) as part of Millennium celebrations in 2000? The time has come to unearth the boxes! This liturgy is designed to celebrate this occasion as a congregation.
Ministry in Action: Vacation Bible School in Swift Current, SK
Each summer, the Synod of Saskatchewan hires a summer ministry student to assist with pulpit supply and VBS programs for several congregations.
Ministry in Action: Music Based Children’s Program at Briarwood PC, Beaconsfield, QC
Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Beaconsfield, Quebec, developed a music-based program that encourages children to participate more fully in their weekly worship services.
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 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 Resource: How to Support Young Adult Leadership
This resource shares their suggestions on how congregations can support young adults to fully participate in the life of the church.
Ministry Tip: Summertime Fellowship Ideas
Ideas to be creative and experiment with new, short-term small groups during the summer months.
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 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 Tips: 5 Tips for Recruiting Sunday School Teachers
5 helpful tips for recruiting Sunday School teachers for the coming year.
Ministry Resource: Ways to be a Church That Visitors Want to Call Home
The tips in this resource, modeled on Jesus’ way of welcoming others, will help your church be the kind of place that people will want to call home.
Ministry Resource: How to be a Great Church Greeter
As you strive to be the greeter that others remember as having warmly welcomed them into the church, this resource contains some important things to keep in mind.
Ministry in Action: Music and Arts Ministry at Knox Weyburn PC, Weyburn, SK
Knox Presbyterian Church in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, is bringing their community together through an exciting new music ministry called PALM: peace, art, love and music.
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: Ways for Churches to Create Partnerships in their Local Communities
This resource contains tips for how your church can build relationships and create partnerships with other organizations and people doing God’s work in your community.
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 Tips: Best Practices in Children’s Ministries—A Toolkit
This online toolkit contains information about the stages of faith formation, new ideas in Christian Education, advice for creating a welcoming environment for children, and resources for calling, encouraging and equipping leaders.
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 Tips: Connecting to Community Through Back to School Prayers
Fun idea from Building Faith of creating a display in front of your church, with an invitation for anyone passing by to share back-to-school prayer requests.