Congregations

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Church Matters: A Board of Managers Handbook

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.

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Equipping Elders -- A For Elders resource compilation

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

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Seek to be Changed: Reflecting on Worship, Evangelism and Change -- Seven Discussion Papers

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

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Healing and Reconciliation Stories - St. John's Presbyterian Church, Bradford, ON

A healing and reconciliation story from St. John's Presbyterian Church in Bradford, ON.  Read from "Schools share their Cultures".

 

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Congregations in Transition

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

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A Federal Role in Poverty Reduction - Brief to the Parliamentary Standing Committee

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

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KAIROS Week of Action (October 17-24, 2009)

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

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Chart Comparing Tools for Congregational Development

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

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Christmas Gift Boxes (Shoeboxes): A good choice for children around the world?

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

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Prochaska's Transtheoretical Model: A brief summary by Rev. Peter Coutts

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

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Holy Land Fair Trade Products

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

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Earth Hour 2009: Liturgical Resource for Congregations

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

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The Vine: Connecting people, places and programs (promotional video)

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.

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"Time for Justice!" - 2008 (bulletin inserts)

Time for Justice! is based on the report of the International Affairs Committee to the 134th General Assembly, June 2008. The full report is found in Acts & Proceedings 2008. Time for Justice!

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Inviting Space
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"How can a church be welcoming for children and youth?" Brochure

Take advantage of this attractive colour resource and enrich your ministry to families, children and youth!

How to use this resource:

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"Why bring your child to church?" Brochure

Take advantage of this attractive colour resource and enrich your ministry to families, children and youth!

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deliver in your neighbourhood

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Manual for Launching New Churches (a model)

This PDF contains a model for New Church Development from the Central Florida Presbytery of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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New Church Development Guidelines (a model)

This PDF contains a model for New Church Development created by the Foothills Presbytery of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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Things Churches Can Do to Link the Generations

This PDF contains ideas for intergenerational activities for congregations. From For Leaders, August 2006.

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Suggestions for Holding a Major Community Sunday

This PDF contains ideas for congregations that want to hold a Major Community Sunday. The resource explains:

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Celebrating the Baptism of an Infant

This PDF contains activities to add to the baptism of the infants in your congregation. From Equip, August 2006.

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5 Terrific Ways to Celebrate an All-Ages Thanksgiving

This PDF contains five ways for congregations to celebrate an intergenerational Thanksgiving. From Equip, August 2006.

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Glorifying and Enjoying God: The People Practice and Promise of The Presbyterian Church in Canada

This PDF contains an introduction to and general information about Presbyterians and The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Following is a chapter listing:

Presbyterians Have a Long History

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Partners: Living in God's Creation

An Ecological Mission Learning /Sharing Experience for Children and Youth