WHEREAS the Barrier Act of 2019 seeks to change the doctrine and practices of The Presbyterian Church in Canada in foundational ways, and WHEREAS The Presbyterian Church in Canada prides itself in doing things ‘decently and in good order,’ and WHEREAS, through no fault of its own, The Presbyterian Church in Canada has been unable … Read more
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St. Andrew’s Moncton Overture re: 2019 Barrier Act Be Set Aside
WHEREAS issues surrounding human sexuality have been contentious for decades within The Presbyterian Church in Canada, and WHEREAS our ordination vows stipulate that we will not take divisive courses of action, and WHEREAS the actions of the General Assembly of 2019, in sending changes of doctrine and practice through the Barrier Act of the church … Read more
Grace West Hill Overture re: Two Semi-Autonomous National Synods
To the Venerable the General Assembly: WHEREAS the concepts of mutual accountability, empathetic collegiality, and partnership in ministry are at the heart of Presbyterianism, and these concepts demand integrity – integrity that is lacking unless the elders participating in a presbytery undertake ministry with a common understanding of the gospel for ordination, teaching, gospel witness, … Read more
Renewal News – Spring 2021
In This Issue: "Navigating thru the storm" – Renewal Day and AGM April 17 by Zoom — "Putting the Bite back in the Apple" by Ian Shaw — Renewal Cafe – Renewal Lives Online — "A Dangerous Precedent" – A joint statement from PSALT and RF — "The future is nothing like the past" by Andy Cornell — "Acting on a precedent" – 1998 Lachine rent-back offer might now go 'the other way' by Robin Ross … Read more
Small Group Prayer Guide
Spring 2021 Dear friends, It’s been more than 12 months since our world went into various stages of turmoil in response to a microscopic virus. Physically, we are on the defensive. But we are much more than flesh and blood. Spiritually, we are called to be on the offensive. There is much to pray for. … Read more
Acting on a Precedent
I am surprised that people are assuming that if their congregation leaves the PCC, they will either lose their building or have to buy it back. There is another alternative. At the 124th General Assembly, held in Windsor, Ontario, in 1998, a Special Committee dealt with appeals regarding the conduct of a Presbyterian College student who was a declared practicing homosexual conducting services at St. Andrew’s, Lachine ... Read more
Profile: Westminster Barrie
Our congregation began in 1962 in the gymnasium of a local public school. In 1964 we marched across a field to turn the soil at our new location in a nearby area of the city while singing “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Now an active group of about 400 people of all ages gather for weekly Sunday morning services ... Read more
Membership
Become a member or renew your membership: Interac e-transfers are now being accepted as our preferred method for new membership and renewals, as they are quick and there are no deductions, as with Canada Helps or PAR. Through your financial institution, send to renewalfellowshippcc@gmail.com. Renewal Fellowship is registered for auto-deposit, so no password should be … Read more
Knox Thedford Overture on Addictions
WHEREAS the COVID 19 pandemic has impacted every community across Canada, has dominated every newscast and has touched every congregation, every family, and every person WHEREAS the serious matter of drug addiction and the impacts of addiction have gone under reported across Canada and each community, WHEREAS border closures have impacted the flow of opioids … Read more
Essex-Kent Overture re: Gracious Dismissal
To the Venerable, the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada: WHEREAS, the 144th General Assembly referred the matter of Gracious Dismissal to the Assembly Council (p. 36, 2018 AP); and WHEREAS, the Assembly Council’s terms of reference include the obligation to “assist the General Assembly in making responsible decisions by ensuring that both … Read more