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A Plea to the West
As Muslims in Canada, we have repeatedly called upon our fellow Muslims to publicly disavow all relationships with Islamists and Islamism, and to cooperate—without any hesitation—with law enforcement and security agencies of our home country, Canada.
Laughter, Music, Tears
The setting is ironic. A chilly dawn in the heart of an awakening Montreal; the uncaring morning rush flooding past Place du Canada. On the unkempt grass and
Community News – June 2013
Forty Years of Justice KAIROS celebrated 40 years of ecumenical justice work by Canadian churches with a moving worship service at the Church of the Redeemer in Toronto
Art, Music and Poetry Teach About Mental Illness
Aiming to deepen the church's relationship with those who experience mental illness, Boarding Homes Ministry is distributing curriculum kits for free to congregations across Canada. BHM, an ecumenical ministry,
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
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
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
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
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









