Latest News from the PCC: Summer Edition

Summer 2019

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Catch Up on All the Activities at
the 2019 General Assembly

Read the summaries of events from the 145th General Assembly that took place June 2–6 at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. The installation of the 2019 Moderator, the Rev. Amanda Currie, kicked off events, followed by four days of discussion. The highlights, minutes, Book of Reports and recordings of the live stream are all available.

GA 2019

New Ministry Resource

The new "Ministry Matters" page of the PCC website is an ever-growing collection of ministry tips, resources and inspirational stories of community impact from congregations across the country and represents the many and varied faces of the life, ministry and mission of the PCC.

Get Inspired

New Associate Secretary for Justice Ministries

The Life and Mission Agency Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Allyson Carr as the Associate Secretary for Justice Ministries. The appointment will take effect on September 1, 2019.

“I am very excited to be able to take on this new role as Associate Secretary of Justice Ministries, where shaping understandings and practice of justice in a faith context is the daily focus and form of service to the Presbyterian community,” said Allyson.

Meet Allyson

Expressing Views on GA Decisions Regarding Sexuality

As per the direction of the 2019 General Assembly, the Life and Mission Agency is providing a means for those affected by decisions of the Assembly regarding sexuality to express concerns, views and pain in a safe environment. This feedback will be reported back to the 2020 General Assembly before the report on remits is received and its recommendations considered.

Have Your Say

Read the Summer Edition of the
Presbyterian Connection

The tenth issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper was sent out to all congregations and subscribers in early May. The Fall edition is already in the works. Send in news articles and photos by July 18 to share your congregation’s story with the rest of the denomination. An electronic version is available to read online.

Share your church's story by submitting a photo for the Gatherings section by July 18!

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Feel called to see the work of PCC mission staff with your own eyes? There is still time to apply for the mission trip to Taiwan: November 6–18, 2019. Learn more and apply.

Looking for learning resources for elders? We have tips and tools to help equip and support elders and other leaders with the ministry and mission of the church in their congregations and communities.

Free shipping continues on all PCC resources until August 31, 2019. To place an order for PCC resources, use the online order form, send us an email or call 1-800-619-7301.

The PCC’s 2020 wall calendar is now available to order, and this year’s edition features hand-drawn art by talented children and youth from Presbyterian congregations across the country. The calendar provides unique church year dates for the PCC, as well as the lectionary and church colours. Thank you to all who submitted photos: view all the amazing images.

Help celebrate the beauty of our church spaces by sending us pictures of your church's stained glass windows to use in a variety of PCC communications, such as bulletin covers, worship materials and more.

New Sunday worship bulletin covers for each Sunday until November 24, 2019, are available for order. Each bulletin features a reflection on the back from Presbyterians across the country. View and order your covers today!

The PCC Classifieds allow you to share church-related items with others across the country. Have an item you would like to donate or sell? Use the online form to submit information for a posting.

Have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Try the chat function on the website, or check out the National Office staff directory and reach out today.

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