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!
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 in Action: The Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise
What began as a desire to help people living on the margins has grown into a not-for-profit social enterprise that makes and sells gourmet soup.
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 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.
Ministry Tip: Christian Reformed Church’s Pastor’s Spiritual Vitality Toolkit
Inspiration for Christian leaders to grow closer to God in the Christian Reformed Church's Pastor's Spiritual Vitality Toolkit.
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 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 in Action: Community Clothesline at St. Matthew’s PC, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, is serving their community with generous, open hearts through a community clothesline program.
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: 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 Tip: Summertime Fellowship Ideas
Ideas to be creative and experiment with new, short-term small groups during the summer months.
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.
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 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: 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 in Action: Winnipeg Inner City Missions Providing Healthy Communities, MB
Winnipeg Inner City Missions, a Presbyterian outreach ministry, is committed to providing a healthy community for children, youth and families.
Ministry Resource: Recommended by Church Leaders: 12 Must-Read Books
Presbyterians love to read! Responding to the question, “What book has most influenced your ministry in the last year,” church leaders provided these 12 must-read recommendations.
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 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 in Action: Summer Experience for Seminary Student in Rural Congregation
See how Knox Presbyterian Church, Bayfield, Ontario, provided a meaningful summer opportunity for a seminary student to gain ministry experience.
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 in Action: Building Project Exemplifies Innovation and Christian Witness in Vancouver, BC
Central Presbyterian Church formed a partnership with Galilee Korean Presbyterian Church 밴쿠버 갈릴리 교회 to redevelop their land in downtown Vancouver.
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 in Action: Gloucester Presbyterian Church’s New Vision of Connection
Gloucester Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, ON, has embraced a new vision of connecting with neighbours.