In these days of relativism, deepfakes, and social media, young people are looking for truth that they can believe in and real people that they can connect with. The future of the church is with the young, and God is definitely at work on university campuses! Our guest speaker this year was Rev. Dr. Todd Statham, who shared from his experience as a campus pastor at The University of British Columbia (Okanagan). … Read more
Category Archives: Renewal News
New Publications
"Living Stones 3rd Annual National Engagement Conference", a new article in Living in Truth, the online magazine of The Renewal Fellowship was published on February 16, 2026.
A printable version of the Prayer Calendar for the first quarter, January to March 2026, is available for download in PDF format here. The Prayer Calendar requests are also sent as a convenient daily reminder or as a weekly or monthly summary with your subscription to Renewal Fellowship e-mailings. You can email us your public prayer requests for inclusion in the Prayer Calendar. We encourage prayers with specific dates for specific congregations and ministries.
150th General Assembly Report
General Assembly Report Day 1 June 2 - 6:02 p.m. After the first day and a half, this has been the most collegial General Assembly I’ve attended. My experience goes back only a decade, mind you. Courtesy abounds. Part of the reason may be that there's been nothing theologically contentious so far. Opening worship was … Read more
2025 Pastors Retreat
Space is still available for the PCC Pastors Retreat 2026 – “Come Holy Spirit Come!” – November 2-4. This two-night/three-day retreat offers reflections on the person and practical ministry of the Holy Spirit consistent with Reformed theology as informed from dialogue with other Christian traditions. Teaching from author and educator Gordon T. Smith. New location this year – Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ontario. The cost remains low ($100) thanks to generous donations from several congregations and families. Travel subsidy available for those travelling from 500 km or more. For more information and to register.
Our Constitution
As adopted at the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2025
In our love for the authentic Church in the Reformed tradition, including The Presbyterian Church in Canada, and in gratitude to God for its contribution to our spiritual growth, we as believers desire to be united in common fellowship. ... Read more
Are we on the right track?
Until it was axed, Plugged In was one of two magazines I would literally read cover to cover. It was filled with reviews of TV shows and films from a Christian family perspective. It was well written and relevant and exactly what this young dad needed. The other was The Presbyterian Record – intelligent, newsy … Read more
Download the entire Winter 2024 issue of Renewal News in PDF format, or read and comment on the individual articles as follows:
- Renewal renewal – RF proposes a new way forward
- In Joyful Expectation – Rev. Sandy Copland-Dufour, RF Board Chair
- Holy Imagination! – 2023 Pastors' Retreat report
- Introducing Andrew introducing – Rev. Dr. Richard Topping
- Get back to where we once belonged – Rev. Paul D. Johnson
Renewal renewal
RF proposes a new way forward. Faced with ongoing deficits and a declining bank balance, the Renewal Fellowship is proposing significant changes in the way it operates. Starting March 1, the Executive Director’s call will be cut in half as the Fellowship eliminates road trips and focuses mainly on online encouragement, support and advocacy for … Read more
In Joyful Expectation
A song was heard at Christmas To wake the midnight sky A Saviour’s birth and peace on earth And praise to God on high. The Angels sang at Christmas With all the hosts above And still we sing the newborn King His glory and His love. This poem by Timothy Dudley-Smith is a song of … Read more
Holy Imagination!
More than 40 pastors gathered for the 2023 PCC Pastors’ Retreat on November 6-8. Here are some comments from a few of the participants: “I was so blessed by the praise team and the prayer time. The praise worship this year exceeded my expectations. It was a time of renewal of my spirit.” “Rev. Dr. Richard Topping provided great lectures to inspire us to slow down and … Read more