Women’s Missionary Society Online Event on Mission Today: February 9
The Women’s Missionary Society is hosting a free online event on February 9 with the Rev. Dr. Glynis Williams on the state of mission today.
Walking Out the Church Door into the Wider World – A Call for Guaranteed Livable Income
An article by the Rev. Allen Aicken, retired Presbyterian minister in Vancouver, B.C., on the idea and need of a Guaranteed Livable Income in Canada.
New Guidance to Help Amend Policy and Procedures to Reflect the Church’s Decisions about Gender and Sexuality
A new resources from the Life and Mission Agency assists church courts, agencies, colleges and camps to review their policies, procedures and practices, including the language used to identify and revise aspects that fail to reflect the full inclusion of all people.
Presbyterian Connection Newspaper Winter Issue Now Available to Read Online
The Winter 2021–22 issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper was sent out to all congregations and subscribers in early December. As always, this latest issue is filled with amazing articles and photos from Presbyterian congregations and groups across the country.
Session Decisions and Definitions of Marriage
In 2021, the General Assembly adopted two parallel definitions of marriage. Since it is the Session that is responsible for all policy and procedure matters, subject to presbytery oversight, it is the Session that decides whether the church will host same-sex weddings.
Video Presentation on Residential Schools and The Presbyterian Church in Canada
This half-hour video gives a brief overview of The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s role in colonization and Residential Schools. It is intended as an educational tool to help people understand the ways in which racism and colonial attitudes shaped the church’s mission, with devastating consequences.
Honouring the Children: Reconciliation and Residential Schools Fund Established
The PCC has established a new fund to honour of the children who were lost at residential schools and all people living with the consequences of that legacy.
A Statement Regarding Residential Schools
In response to the devastating confirmation of unmarked graves on the grounds of former residential schools in Canada, a statement was published, in consultation with the National Indigenous Ministry Council, and signed by the current and previous Moderator of General Assembly. It speaks, through repentance and lament and in humility, for the lives of all the children who were lost and makes many commitments for the church to act upon.
A Statement Regarding Residential Schools
The Presbyterian Church in Canada has issued a statement of repentance and commitment to action, aware of our responsibility with regard to the sin of colonialism and operation of Indian Residential Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PCC and Residential Schools
The following are answers to some of the questions people are asking about the unmarked graves found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Church staff are also available to answer any further questions. For more information, please contact Allyson Carr in Justice Ministries. Read the PCC’s initial statement and prayer [...]