Posted December 6th, 2011

Using a consent agenda in the courts of our church or at congregational meetings can help Presbyterians devote meeting time to the matters that need discussion and deal more quickly with those that do

Posted August 18th, 2011

October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Posted June 14th, 2011

Each monthly issue of The Parish Paper provides ideas, insights, research-findings, and practical methods that strengthen the effectiveness of congregations in accomplishing God’s purposes through t

Posted June 14th, 2011

Each monthly issue of The Parish Paper provides ideas, insights, research-findings, and practical methods that strengthen the effectiveness of congregations in accomplishing God’s purposes through t

Posted April 6th, 2011

The Anglican, Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyterian and United Churches in Canada in November 2006 formed a national Ecumenical Shared Ministries Task Force, which collects and disseminates resources abo

Posted April 4th, 2011

This PDF file gives resources for congregational change: General Transitions; Opening a Congregation; Clustering; Merging; Amalgamating; Resizing; Renewing and Closing.

Posted December 9th, 2010

Each monthly issue of The Parish Paper provides ideas, insights, research-findings, and practical methods that strengthen the effectiveness of congregations in accomplishing God’s purposes through t

Posted December 9th, 2010

Each monthly issue of The Parish Paper provides ideas, insights, research-findings, and practical methods that strengthen the effectiveness of congregations in accomplishing God’s purposes through t

Posted December 7th, 2010

"Streams of Justice" is the semi-annual newsletter for Justice Ministries. This is the winter 2011 edition.

Posted December 7th, 2010

In response to the great commandment "love thy neighbour," The Presbyterian Church in Canada approved plans for a Healing and Reconciliation ministry.

Posted September 29th, 2010

This PDF contains a communion roll sheet and communion register sheet that may be photocopied.

Note that despite the incorrect orientation of the second page, the document should print normally.

Posted September 14th, 2010

This is the report of the International Affairs Committee for the 136th General Assembly (2010). The report focuses on the impact of climate change on the Global South.

Posted September 10th, 2010

October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Around the world, people will affirm their commitment to ending poverty. Pray. Lead a worship service.

Posted June 9th, 2010

The first national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada will take place at the Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba from June 16 to 19, 2010.

Posted April 21st, 2010

This PDF contains a compilation of session starters and workshops designed with the above questions in mind.

Posted March 2nd, 2010

This PDF contains Church Matters: A Board of Managers Handbook, written primarily for members of the board of managers to help them understand their work in the church.

Posted February 22nd, 2010

This PDF contains the resource Equipping Elders, a compilation of For Elders and Equipping for Elders publications that have been produced quarterly since 1997.

Posted February 12th, 2010

This PDF contains seven brief papers on the subject of worship. Each include questions for group discussion. They were written by Gordon McCrostie.

Posted September 28th, 2009

The Government of Canada’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and The Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA), is conducting a study on a fe

Posted June 15th, 2009

This chart compares a variety of books, surveys and other congregational development tools.

Posted March 23rd, 2009

This PDF contains an article about whether Christmas gift boxes is the best way to make a difference for children in need.

Posted March 16th, 2009

This PDF contains a brief summary of the transtheoretical model of Dr.

Posted February 17th, 2009

The Presbyterian Church in Canada, KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives and other KAIROS members have long promoted fair trade products such as coffee which encourage a just distribution of

Posted February 5th, 2009

This PDF contains a liturgy for your congregation to participate in Earth Hour 2009.

Posted November 13th, 2008

The Vine is a national access centre for The Presbyterian Church in Canada providing prompt information and resource support to lay people and clergy on a wide variety of topics.