Response to the Remits

Overture from Eastern Han-Ca Presbytery

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Whereas Korean congregations from 1967 onwards entered into a mutual covenant with The Presbyterian Church in Canada for the reason that our theological and doctrinal beliefs, expression of faith and worship, and governance were in consonance with those of The Presbyterian Church in Canada; and whereas these beliefs of The Presbyterian Church in Canada are found in our subordinate standards – the Westminster Confession of Faith adopted in 1875 and 1889 … Read more

Grace West Hill Overture re: Safe Place for Congregations

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Whereas the beliefs of The Presbyterian Church in Canada are defined in our subordinate standards, and whereas every minister and elder in The Presbyterian Church in Canada affirmed our subordinate standards in their ordination vows; and whereas General Assemblies of our denomination, despite these ordination vows, have nevertheless for several years been discussing changes, referred to as human sexuality issues, that would contravene our subordinate standards … Read more

To the Life and Mission Agency

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In June 2019, General Assembly approved the following recommendation regarding Remits B and C – “That as a matter of urgency, the Life and Mission Agency provide a means for those affected by this decision to express their concerns, views and pain in a safe environment and that the concerns be reported back to the 2020 General Assembly before the report on remits is received and its recommendations considered.” While the Feb. 15 deadline to file these expressions has passed, I am sharing my statement in an effort to encourage prayer … Read more

Tracking the remit voting

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Renewal Fellowship continues to track how all 45 presbyteries are handling the remits. Each court has until April 1 to submit their responses. With 45 presbyteries of all shapes, sizes and theological leanings, the response has literally been all over the map. For some, it was a quick decision. Presbytery of Peace River was the … Read more

Regional conversations

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Following the actions of General Assembly 2019, gatherings of Presbyterians who adhere to orthodoxy have taken place in Montreal, Moncton, Vaughan, Ont., Kelowna and Calgary. Here are some brief accounts. “A Place to Stand” at Vaughan Community Church, Sept. 28. Hosted by the Presbytery of Eastern Han-Ca. More than 250 people representing dozens of presbyteries … Read more

Legal Opinions on the Impact of the Remits

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Two advocates before the Supreme Court of Canada have written opinions that if the Remits are implemented in their current form, it will be difficult to effectively defend the position of PCC clergy, congregations, or members who refuse to participate in same-sex wedding ceremonies, with potential resulting liability to the PCC itself. Any member of a church court can forward these legal opinions to their court’s clerk … Read more