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The Rev. Dr. Donald C. Smith

The Rev. Dr. Donald C. Smith died peacefully on July 19, 2023 age 95. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Finlayson), his wife of 65 years, and loving father of Fiona (Tom), Sheila, Neil (Jackie) and Laura (John). Dear grandpa of Owen, Delaney, Neve, Sheridan and Mackenna. Predeceased by his brother [...]

2023-07-27T10:43:02-04:00July 19th, 2023|Categories: Obituary|Comments Off on The Rev. Dr. Donald C. Smith

Charlotte McDonald Sutherland

Charlotte (Lottie) McDonald Sutherland (née Cameron) Lottie Sutherland died on the morning of July 2nd, in her 98th year. Active throughout her life in the Presbyterian Church, she loved to lead and did it well, whether in camping (Glen Mhor, Kintail, Gracefield), PYPS, CGIT, Explorers, or with the WMS, she [...]

2023-07-14T13:40:40-04:00July 14th, 2023|Categories: Obituary|Comments Off on Charlotte McDonald Sutherland

Moderator Signs Ecumenical Letter in Support of LGBTQI+ People Worldwide

The Presbyterian Church in Canada has signed an ecumenical letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs to express support for the Government of Canada’s efforts to stand with LGBTQI+ people in Uganda and around the world.

2023-07-06T14:57:21-04:00July 6th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on Moderator Signs Ecumenical Letter in Support of LGBTQI+ People Worldwide

Henry Ernest Adney Stewart

The family sadly announce the death of Henry Ernest Adney Stewart, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, beloved husband of Jean, proud and loving father of their four sons and daughters-in-law: Dean and Janette (Stoeken); Andrew and Nedine Stewart; Glenn and Churyl (Elgart); and Dwight and Margie (Preston). Loving and adored [...]

2023-07-05T13:08:07-04:00July 5th, 2023|Categories: Obituary|Comments Off on Henry Ernest Adney Stewart

Celebrating Oliver Ng’s Retirement at the National Office

Colleagues gathered at The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s national office to thank Oliver Ng for his seven years of faithful service as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2023-06-29T14:22:28-04:00June 29th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on Celebrating Oliver Ng’s Retirement at the National Office

Aid for Afghanistan – Bill C-41 Passes

Since August 2021, when the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan, Presbyterian World Service & Development and similar organizations have been unable to respond to increasingly urgent needs in the country. After two years of advocacy, Bill C-41—legislation that removes legal barriers which prohibited aid and provides a path to enable crucial humanitarian assistance—was adopted in June 2023.

2023-06-26T12:41:53-04:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on Aid for Afghanistan – Bill C-41 Passes

Site Selection Ceremony for the National Residential Schools Monument

The Rev. Mary Fontaine, Moderator of the 2023 General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, participated in the site selection ceremony of the National Residential Schools Monument on Parliament Hill on June 20, 2023.

2023-06-21T16:11:33-04:00June 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on Site Selection Ceremony for the National Residential Schools Monument
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