The horrific death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of police in the United States, and the circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto, are calls for racial justice. This statement affirms the church's anti-racist position, that black lives matter, and to say anything other rejects the biblical affirmation that all are lovingly made in the image of God.
On August 14, a plaque was unveiled at the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) Cemetery in recognition of the Saskatchewan government’s official designation of the site as a provincial heritage property.
This dedication was preceded by years of work by the RIIS […]
To The Presbyterian Church in Canada and all those harmed by homophobia and hypocrisy by and within the church:
The 2017 General Assembly asked the moderator to write a letter of repentance to the LGBTQI community. Although, in 1994, the General Assembly received The Human Sexuality Report that called on The […]
In October 2017, the Presbyterian Archives received a generous gift from Mrs. Margaret McKinnon, the grand-daughter of the Rev. Dr. David G. McQueen (1854–1930) of Edmonton. The gift included two binders of 73 beautifully preserved handwritten letters that revealed a year-long courtship over many […]
On September 15-17, 41 Presbyterians and Indigenous colleagues gathered from across Canada to listen, share and inspire one another in the church’s reconciliation journey. The event was opened and closed by Jake Charles, a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. Participants heard presentations from Dave Mowat (a […]
Chanie “Charlie” Wenjack was an Anishinaabe boy and only 12 […]
The Anglican Church of Canada, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Roman Catholic Entities Parties to the Settlement Agreement, The United Church of Canada and the Jesuits of English Canada make the following statement in response to the findings and Calls to Action issued by the Truth and […]
As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada comes to an end this June, a request has been made to the churches to respond to a concern that has been raised by survivors time and time again at hearings of the Commission. That […]
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) has an impact on how congregations send out e-communications.
