Dear Renewal Friend, In its 5th sederunt, the 145th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC) approved Pathway “B” as presented by the Special Committee of Former Moderators*. In the 10th sederunt, remits to enable this change in doctrine and practice were approved for consideration under the Barrier Act (see below for the … Read more
The PCC is facing an historic decision. In an effort to find a solution to decades of disagreement over the response to same-sex attraction, the denomination’s 45 presbyteries are being asked to approve parallel definitions of marriage. Each presbytery will be asked to say yes or no to the remits. If at least 23 presbyteries … Read more
For many decades I have been a Bruce Cockburn fan. While my take on the dynamics involved in being a faithful follower of Jesus aren’t always in sync with his, the elements of faith that permeate his music often inspire my spirit and even when I don’t fully agree with his analysis of the world, … Read more
General Assembly adopted unprecedented recommendations to change the definition of marriage and to allow LGBTQI ministers and elders to be called or elected to office. As it would change doctrine, the recommendations will be submitted as remits for consideration under the Barrier Act. Approval of those remits is required by at least half of the … Read more
Trust is a critical and pervasive part of a healthy life. Confidence in the safety of the food we eat, the reliability of our justice system and dependable friends are all essential parts of being able to develop a life that is wholesome and fulfilling. Trust is therefore precious. Trust is also fragile. Once abused … Read more
Renewal Fellowship has renewed its Knox College scholarship. After several years of dormancy, it was awarded this spring to second-year M.Div student Edward Woo, who did his field education placement with Rev. Jeff Loach in Nobleton, Ont. The Renewal Fellowship Evangelism Scholarship (formerly the Living the Name Scholarship) has been increased from $100 to $250. It’s … Read more
“Pragmatism or principle” was the duelling dynamic for commissioners as we wrestled with how we would rank the four pathways proposed by the Special Committee of Former Moderators. For many who hold onto classical theology, only two pathways – ‘A’ (tradition) and ‘C’ (three streams) – were seriously considered. ‘B’ (inclusion) and ‘D’ (accommodation) were non starters. … Read More
The Presbytery of Hamilton hosted a day-long forum entitled “Speaking Truth in Love: A Forum on Human Sexuality” on Saturday, January 30th, 2016, at Chedoke Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ontario. Some of the transcripts from this forum are available. Setting the Tone – Rev. Dr. Clyde Ervine How are we to talk respectfully and honestly about … Read more
There has been a request for resources that come from an evangelical/conservative point of view.
A Letter from the Committee on Church Doctrine in response to the Body, Mind and Soul Study Guide.
Video Resources: The Presbytery of Hamilton hosted a day-long forum entitled “Speaking Truth in Love: A Forum on Human Sexuality” on Saturday, January 30th, 2016. Videos are posted from presentations by Clyde Ervine, Kevin Livingston and Karla Wubbenhorst. … Read More
Print Resources: Links following the titles are where e-books or hard copies may be purchased. … Read More
Channels Articles: 13 articles on sexuality have appeared on this site in the past. … Read More