The following articles have been featured in previous issues of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper. Read the current issues here. Presbyterian congregations in Canada are welcome to share or reprint these articles. For more information, please contact Barb Summers at 1-800-619-7301 ext. 243.

Summer 2023

Oil Lamp with Ancient Inscription in Background

When I am out and about, teaching and preaching in congregations, I’m often asked: What does the Old Testament have to do with our Christian faith?

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Barrie fire damage

Two months after the mid-February fire that devastated the Christian education wing at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Barrie, Ont., Ellen Millar still tears up as she recalls sorting through the debris.

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A and P Young Adult Ministry

It will soon be that time of year again. Whether heading to kindergarten or first-year university, kids and parents face a step into the future with various degrees of anticipation and apprehension.

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Voting Booths Ready for Use

Two retired Presbyterian ministers got together on a writing project. One had spent most of his life as a pastoral minister, the other as a professor of theology.

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Sanctuary Mental Health

Mental health—two words that are in the news a lot. Pro athletes, politicians, students, health care professionals, emergency responders— so many people are talking about their mental health.

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Armour Heights Hybrid

Like many congregations during the pandemic, Armour Heights Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont., gathered online.

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Mary and Bob

Meeting in Halifax from June 4–7, the 2023 General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada not only celebrated the first in-person meeting since 2019 but also the election of the Rev. Mary Fontaine, the denomination’s first Indigenous Moderator.

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The Slums Along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu Nepal

Environmental racism describes how systemic racism in society results in Indigenous and racialized communities being made vulnerable to the worst impacts of climate change and environmental degradation.

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Spring 2023

Christian cross painting. 3D rendering

The Rev. Dr. John Vissers explores the different images and metaphors to describe the cross, which are used in the New Testament.

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Ainsley Chapman, Executive Director, with the Rev. Dale Henry

Ainsley Chapmen, Executive Director at Evangel Hall Mission, explores the issue of homelessness and how we can help make a difference.

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National Office, old photo

The national office of the PCC plays an important role in the lives of all those connected to the Presbyterian denomination, and it has a long, rich history.

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Boy standing amongst rubble in Palestine

The Rev. Gordon Timbers and the Rev. Dr. Dorcas Gordon, members of the International Affairs Committee, discuss how to support children in Palestine.

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Soapstone crucifix

A reflection from the Rev. Dr. Robert (Bob) Faris, Moderator of the 2022 General Assembly.

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London Korean Church

An article written by the Rev. Dr. Son Donghwi (David) from London Korean Christian Church.

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Crowd raising and holding rainbow gay and trans flags during Pride Parade

Carragh Erhardt, sexuality and inclusion program coordinator, discusses a faithful response to the rise in threats and violence.

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Paul McLean with Tao Bible Translation Team in Taiwan

An article written by the Rev. Dr. Paul McLean, mission staff to Taiwan, about his experiences after a recent visit to Lanyu.

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