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Community News – May 2013
Ploughshares Applauds Treaty Project Ploughshares, a peace and justice NGO supported by the Presbyterian Church, celebrated the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty at the United Nations’ General Assembly in April. Canada voted with the majority to pass the treaty, …
Pension Board Explores Options
Faced with a $45-million deficit in the church's pension fund, the Pension and Benefits Board is exploring options for how best to deal with the liabilities. The shortfall has
Justice Comes Slowly to Pakistan’s Prisoners
Rev. Samson Javed, right, celebrates the opening of a barrack for Christian inmates at District Jail, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Kahwaja Muhammad Islam, a member of provincial assembly, cuts the
Assembly Council Prepares for Future
The Assembly Council's March meeting began with presentations from three ministers working in thriving churches. It continued with a time of silence the next morning; and times of
WMS Announces New Award
The Women's Missionary Society plans to present a new award at next year's National Presbyterian Women's Gathering in Richmond Hill, Ont. The Presbyterian Woman of Faith Award will be
Meeting or Partying?
What is the purpose of a congregation's annual general meeting? Isn't it to reflect on what God has been doing among us through the previous year and plan
Community News – April 2013
Women and men pray together at the Noor Cultural Centre and Mosque, Toronto. Pastor speaks at Mosque The Noor Cultural Centre and Mosque invited Rev. Dr. Harris Athanasiadis, minister at
Walking With God
The Presbyterians of North Dundas share (and wear) their winning ministry idea. They plan to do everything by FROG (Fully Relying On God). The event was a success. On
Community News – March 2013
Restoring Oldest PCC Church in Western Canada John Whiteway and June Thompson are two of the Friends of Historic Kildonan Church, a group dedicated to restoring the Presbyterian church
Awareness and Hope
I will not go into depth with the history of the residential school legacy and colonization, but I will say that many aboriginal people today who are
The Future of Theological Colleges
Last month, Rev. Dr. John Vissers wrote in his moderatorial column about the future of the Presbyterian Church's theological colleges. The Record invited the heads of the three
Head of WCRC pens tribute to John MacFarlane
John MacFarlane was a Presbyterian elder, a talented treasurer, and a strong believer in ecumenism. He passed away on Jan. 29 at the age of 96. For more than
Revisiting the Road to Emmaus
Members of Duff's were at a loss. They tried pouring energy into child and youth programs; they worked to make their worship services more inclusive. Still, nothing substantial changed.
His Life Bridged a Cultural Divide’
The first Nigerian minister to receive a degree from Knox College, Toronto, has been laid to rest. A funeral was held in Nigeria for Rev. Dr. Inya Okata
Risen from the Ashes
Gary Shields, caretaker, stands in the rebuilt sanctuary of East Lake Ainslie. He holds a cross made from nails recovered from the ruins of the previous church, which
Community News – February 2013
PCC Responds to Idle No More The church has issued a public statement in response to the Idle No More movement and Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's call to meet
One Seamless Garment
On August 27, I left for a three-week trip to Africa accompanied by my wife Lynn and Rev. Dr. Rick Fee of the Life and Mission Agency.
Jesus at His Word
Tony Campolo is a "Red Letter Christian." And it's a badge he's proud to wear. In many Bibles, the words of Jesus are highlighted in red ink. And
Community News – January 2013
PWS&D Joins Campaign Presbyterian World Service and Development joined 37 other organizations in a campaign to reverse cuts to federally-funded international aid and development programs. In March, the federal government
Excited About Stories
"The line of hope and fear runs right through the middle of all of us," Diana Butler Bass told the 250-plus audience. "Let me read you a poem," she








