Archive for July, 2011

THE BIGGEST STORY at the 137th General Assembly is what didn't happen. While considering several different seemingly unrelated recommendations, assembly proposed numerous new motions and amendments, and engaged...

St. Giles welcomed 11 new members last January. In addition, two members of the church renewed their professions of faith. A reception was held after the service to...

In the Dec. 2010 issue of the Record, I pointed readers towards Grammy - nominated Hip Hop artist Lecrae Moore whose song, Truth includes the lyrics, "Come on...

Re It's All About Relationships, May Thank you for your call for more women's voices, and the welcome focus on relationships. But I take issue with your blanket statement...

A special celebration at New St. James, London, Ont., was a way for the congregation's Karen families to give back to the church they now call home. For...

Re It's All About Relationships, May In response to the concern that there are not enough women involved in the church I say this: We are here. We are...

Re U.S. Presbyterians to Allow Ordination of Homosexuals, June I find it sad that the U.S. Presbyterian Church has seen fit to pervert the word of God by accepting...

August 14: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 56:1,6-8 Matthew 15:21-28 The most democratic place in Halifax is the north end of Seaview Park. You don't need a dog to get in,...

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Heritage Green describes itself as a “small and struggling” church. You wouldn’t know it by their mighty hearts: These young missionaries made Irish soda bread and sold it...

Taking a leap of faith … that's what Briarwood, Que., chose to do back in January 2010 when we started our second service on Sunday afternoons at 4:30....

"When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, ...

The General Assembly reminded me of three important things that I want to share; things we should all be aware of, pray about, and respond to. The first...

Once decided that starting a new life on a different continent with the father of our two angel girls, Christina Maria, born 1971, and Elke, born 1976—we left...

The Church of Scotland, which has been threatened with schism since it confirmed the appointment of an openly homosexual minister two years ago, voted at its General Assembly...

To borrow a phrase: I did not insert the word ‘not' above, and I don't know who did! Actually, much of the week was well spent, in spite of...

While I have usually enjoyed David Webber's contributions, I must suggest that his version of study experience while serving a congregation is not every student's experience. He rightly...

Women's Gathering a Success The International Presbyterian Women's Gathering drew about 550 participants from across Canada and around the globe for four days of workshops, worship and guest speakers....

Arthur Van Seters, the only person to have served as a teacher and senior administrator at all three of the Presbyterian Church's seminaries, passed away in May. He...