Some Frequently Asked Questions to The Vine
Below are a list of common questions people ask the Vine Helpline. More will be added in the future. You can use the search bar in the upper right corner of every page on this site to search for particular keywords, e.g. lectionary, communion, leadership.
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I'm a lay person and I want to register for a course/attend a conference. Is there funding available?
Yes. Fill out a Bursary for Lay Training Application Form and submit it to:
The Presbyterian Church in Canada
50 Wynford Dr.
Toronto, ON
M3C 1J7
ATTN: Grace-ann McIntyre, The Vine Helpline
What are Sermons to Share, and where can I find them?
Sermons to Share reflect voices of clergy in The Presbyterian Church in Canada. These sermons are unedited in an effort to respect the authentic and diverse voices of the preachers and to value their intellectual property.
You can find Sermons to Share, as well as other sermons, in the Worship resources category.
I oversee Christian education in my congregation. What church school curricula are available?
Every two years The Presbyterian Church in Canada publishes an All Ages Curricula Chart, which details information about a variety of curriculum options.
Download the most recent version of this chart.
Is it legal to copy the lyrics to hymns into a PowerPoint presentation and project them on a screen?
Only if the lyrics to the hymns are in the public domain; otherwise, it is illegal. Click here to read a Copyright FAQ; click here for a list of hymns in the public domain.
I’m looking for youth leadership resources. What is recommended?
Here are some recommended youth leadership resources. All are available through the Book Room (bookroom@presbyterian.ca) for the prices listed.
Pathways to Leadership: Training for Young Leaders ages 9-12
by June Holohan (The Presbyterian Church in Canada, 2006)
Congregational leaders of children and youth have pointed out the need to engage junior youth in meaningful ways in congregational life. This resource is a manual for church planners and mentors to organize youth leadership training events.
$12.95
Glorifying and Enjoying God: The people, practice and promise
of The Presbyterian Church in Canada
by Dorothy Henderson (The Presbyterian Church in Canada, 2003)
This resource provides an introduction to Presbyterians and their denomination. Topics covered include history, church structure, sacraments and belief.
$5.25
An interactive Study Guide to Living Faith
by Carolyn Boyer (The Presbyterian Church in Canada, 2004)
Living Faith: A Statement of Christian Belief is a subordinate standard of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. This multiple intelligence-based study guide is intended for use in a variety of contexts, among them youth/young adult groups.
$8.00
Teaming Up: Shared Leadership in Youth Ministry
by Ginny Ward Holderness (Westminster-John Knox Press, 1997)
This resource introduces the concept of involving young people in the planning and direction of their own programs as a way to revitalize youth ministry in churches.
$29.75
What is Leading with Care, and whom do I contact if I have a question about it?
Leading with Care is The Presbyterian Church in Canada's policy for the protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults. You can obtain a PDF copy of the policy here.
David Phillips is the Leading with Care Coordinator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. His contact information is:
Tel: 416-441-1111; 800-619-7301, x 275
Email: dphillips@presbyterian.ca
I'm organizing a spiritual retreat. Do I have access to a labyrinth?
The Presbyterian Church in Canada national office has a labyrinth for loan. Contact Gerry Waugh (416-441-1111, 800-619-7301, x234; gwaugh@presbyterian.ca) in the Book Room for more information.