Wow!! I cannot remember a General Assembly that has been prayed for in advance for such a prolonged time. Dedicated intercessions began early last Fall and have only intensified and multiplied in the past several weeks (I am penning this in late May). Even though military imagery upsets some, for many this prayer onslaught resonates … Read more
Category Archives: Renewal News
Renewal AGM – a Snapshot
Approximately 60 members remained online for the AGM, which was chaired by Ian Shaw. Report of the Chair Over the past 18-24 months we have been wrestling with the thought, “Do we still have a mission in the Presbyterian Church in Canada?” The board has concluded that yes, we do. We offer authentic Biblical thinking, … Read more
Seeds of Hope in Malawi Prisons
“Please don’t forget us.” I have heard this plea spoken many times by prisoners in Malawi. These words not only resonated in my heart but motivated me to engage and lead a ministry to prisoners in Malawi. So, what are these prisons really like? They are overcrowded, they lack the basic necessities of life that … Read more
Trusting God Enough
By Rev. Denise Allen-Macartney Lately, I have been reading the Old Testament book of Numbers; not always riveting prose. Yet God often catches me unawares. Today was one of those moments. In Numbers 20:1-13, the people are at Kadesh in the desert of Zin. Miriam has just died and been buried. There is a drought. … Read more
Hear the Good News
While the Gospel call to salvation is the true and lasting Good News, it’s also true that people working together, sharing their successes and know-how is also good for The Kingdom. In January 2020, the session of Zion Presbyterian Church in Charlottetown, PEI, sent an invitation to each congregation in the Synod of Atlantic Provinces … Read more
Remembering Stan Cox
Renewal Fellowship lost a key leader in March with the passing of Stan Cox. Although he was in hospital at the time, Stan’s departure was unexpected. At the age of 84, he remained an active member of the board executive as treasurer of the organization. He had just completed the 2020 year-end financial statements. He … 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
Gracious Dismissal Final Report
This week, Assembly Council published the minutes of its October 27, 2020, meeting in which the report of its Gracious Dismissal Committee was on the agenda. A majority on the council voted not to receive it "until at least after the General Assembly has dealt with Remits B and C." Notwithstanding this decision ... Read more
Renewal News – Winter 2021
Download the entire issue in PDF format, or read and comment on the individual articles:
- United We Stand by Andy Cornell
- A Cautionary Tale by Ian Shaw
- Renewal Day 2021 — Save the Date! by Andy Cornell
- PresbyCan at a Quarter Century by Andy Cornell
- Profile: First Presbyterian Church, Trail BC by Dr. Dan Boateng
- A Remembrance and a “Reminder” by Andy Cornell
- Board profile: Debbie Stimphil by Andy Cornell
United We Stand
Presbyterians who adhere to traditional standards are working together on two new fronts. “Praying, listening, trusting” was formed in June 2020 for the purpose of praying for six months in order to discern God’s direction for those in orthodoxy. “PCC-Covenant” came together in the fall in recognition of a need to work with one another … Read more