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.
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.
Worship Planners: Sunday, August 20 – Sunday, September 24
Sunday worship planners for August 20 – September 24
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.
Faith in the Declaration Coalition Statement for National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21, 2023
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, the PCC joins faith communities and organizations to affirm our ongoing support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Respond to the East Africa Hunger Crisis
East Africa is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. Conflict and extreme weather events across the Horn of Africa have created high levels of hunger. The PCC’s Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) is currently supporting food assistance responses in Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan. Until June 30, your donations to PWS&D are eligible to be matched—doubling the impact.
Webinar, June 22: Facilities and Grounds as a Missional Resource with Rev. Kirk Summers
Join the Rev. Kirk Summers for insights and practical advice on infrastructure maintenance, renovation, renewal, and overall operational oversight of church facilities and grounds in this webinar offered by the PCC.
Webinar: Connecting Donor Generosity to Your Church’s Mission with Bruce Barkhauer
Elevate your congregation's stewardship with comprehensive 2023 study materials for powerful change provided by The Presbyterian Church in Canada.
The Rev. Dr. Fred Rennie
It is with profound sadness and Easter joy that we announce the death of Rev. Dr. Frederick Henry Rennie, in his 88th year, on Monday April 10, 2023. Beloved husband of Johneen (nee Beaton). Loving father of Johneen (Tom), John (Suzi), and Jeremy (Krissy). Cherished Poppa to Rebecca (Rory), Grace, [...]
The Rev. Dr. Johan Eenkhoorn
The Rev. Dr. Johan Eenkhoorn “Joop", beloved husband to Fleur Wiles Eenkhoorn, his wife of 65 years and loving father to Joel (grand-daughter Carmen and great grand-son Jayvier) and Karen-Ann (Mark A. MacDonald). Siblings Hans and Leo in the Netherlands. Growing up in the Netherlands under Nazi invasion, Joop’s younger [...]