The Moderator’s Message of Encouragement
Prior to School Re-Openings
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In these days leading up to the new school year, the Rev. Amanda Currie has issued a special message of encouragement to students, teachers and families who may be feeling worried and anxious as schools across Canada prepare to re-open in this new context.
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Responding to Tragedy in Beirut
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On August 4, a massive chemical explosion in the Port of Beirut resulted in extensive damage over much of the capital, the deaths of more than 200 people, the injury of 5,000 others and the displacement of some 300,000 people. The PCC offers our heartfelt prayer to all those affected by this devastating tragedy.
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The PCC’s long-standing partner, the Near East School of Theology (NEST), was affected by the explosion with damage extending to all eight floors and two basements of the NEST building; the glass windows, doors, panels, as well as the internal wooden doors, were completely shattered.
Fortunately, it has been reported that NEST staff and community are safe and uninjured; however, this tragedy compounds the challenges NEST faces as it grapples with instability in the region and impacts of COVID-19 on its programs. The PCC has already made an initial transfer of funds to help NEST rebuild and continue its ministry.
NEST trains 90% of the protestant pastors in the Middle East, keeping alive the faith in the region where Christ was born and taught. Help NEST recover from this trauma and continue to shine the light of Christ in a troubled world. International Ministries will match your gifts, both large and small, up to $50,000.
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Celebrating God’s Creation: Annual
Printed Wall Calendar 2021
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Celebrate God’s creation all year long with the 2021 PCC wall calendar! Featuring beautiful photographs of God’s creation submitted by Presbyterians from across the country, the 2021 wall calendar highlights our God-given mission to care for the environment and live in right relationship with it. The calendar provides unique church year dates for The Presbyterian Church in Canada, as well as the lectionary and church colours.
Congregations can order the wall calendar through the PCC Resource Ordering Portal (please have your username and password ready) or the online order form. The cost is $4.00 each.
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Support Programs that Can Change Lives:
New Gifts of Change Catalogue Available
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The 2020–2021 Gifts of Change giving catalogue is now available online and to order in print. Giving a Gift of Change makes a difference in the lives of people in Canada and around the world. No matter what you choose to support, you can be sure your funds will be used effectively and efficiently to carry out life-changing programs that are responding to the needs of people affected by poverty, hunger, discrimination and conflict.
The Gifts of Change catalogue can be used should your congregation or group choose to participate in the Giving Tree program, which continues this year. A mailing of sample Giving Tree resources has been sent to all congregations.
Order free print copies of the PCC’s Gifts of Change catalogue for your whole congregation or group through the PCC Resource Ordering Portal (please have your username and password ready) or the online order form.
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Latest and Final PCPak Collection of Resources
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The year 2020 has brought many challenges and opportunities for congregations across the country. One of the resources affected by changing circumstances is the PCPak collection of educational and informative resources.
People are no longer using mail in the same way as they used to, and the printing industry has changed over the years as electronic methods have dominated. In light of these changes, and considering many others, the decision has been made to end the PCPak mailings and instead distribute materials via other mediums, such as the PCC website, e-news and the Presbyterian Connection newspaper.
The latest issue of PCPak is available online and includes:
- Daily Prayer & Mission Moment Calendar (October 2020 – January 2021)
- Cybersecurity Best Practices for Churches
- Canadian Society of Presbyterian History Online Conference
- Presbyterian History Newsletter – Spring & Fall 2020 Issue
- Presbyterians Read Advent 2020 Book Study flyer
- 2021 PCC Wall Calendar bulletin insert
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From all of us at the PCC national office, stay well
and may the peace of Christ be with you all.
For questions or comments, please contact us.
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