Announcements

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Please Note MORE Changes To Knox Office Hours … Office hours are now Thursdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 (noon) pm, or by previously scheduled appointments. Deadline for submissions is still Tuesdays. Please contact Wendy in the office at [email protected] or 250-592-6323.

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Sunday, October 4, 2026 – Mission Moment

Thursday, October 1 We pray for participants of the online course, Becoming Intercultural, that their hearts will be open to learning how they have become who they are so that they may love others across difference.

Friday, October 2 We give thanks and pray for Lora Nafziger and Mitch Rhodes who shared with the PCC the work of the United Mission to Nepal this summer.

Saturday, October 3 We pray for the Rev. Lara Scholey, Moderator of the 151st General Assembly, as she shares her experiences from the 111th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Korea with congregations in Canada.

Sunday, October 4 (World Communion Sunday; Sisters in Spirit/National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls) Sisters in Spirit is an Indigenous-led movement to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. We pray for God’s healing for all who have experienced violence, and for their loved ones seeking justice and peace.

Monday, October 5 We pray for The Presbyterian College, Montreal during this time of transition in its leadership, and for God’s guidance as a new Principal steps into the role.

Tuesday, October 6 We pray for presbytery student committees listening for God’s voice with humility, love, tenderness, and trust in the continual illumination of the Holy Spirit as they journey with and support candidates for ministry.

Wednesday, October 7 We pray for the health and well-being of the staff and volunteers of the ministries of the National Indigenous Ministries Council as they walk with and minister to people in the communities they serve.

Thursday, October 8 We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Newfoundland

Friday, October 9 In this season of gratitude, we give thanks for the members of the Atlantic Mission Society.

Saturday, October 10 We pray for WMS groups who have started their fall programs studying Cuba, Nepal or Hummingbird ministries.

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Social Action Spotlight … Media Literacy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Practicing Discernment, Truthfulness and Compassion Online

If you have even the smallest online footprint, there is no avoiding the hundreds of messages you receive across social media, podcasts, videos, news feeds, and, increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These messages do more than inform us. They can shape how we understand current events, social values, our neighbours, and even ourselves—often without our noticing.

AI intensifies many of the challenges already present in digital media. It can generate convincing text, images, audio, and video; personalize what we see; and spread misinformation quickly. This makes careful attention to sources, context, and consequences more important than ever.

Living Faith, a foundational document of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, invites us to seek truth, practise discernment, and love our neighbours. In this context, media literacy is crucial to social justice and advocacy. It helps us access, analyse, evaluate, create, and share information responsibly.

These skills help us recognize misinformation, identify bias, distinguish reliable from untrustworthy sources, and understand how algorithms shape what we see online. For people of faith, this is more than a practical skill. It can also be a spiritual discipline. Scripture encourages us to “be quick to listen, slow to speak…” (James 1:19), reminding us to listen to others before rushing to reply. We are therefore encouraged to test what we hear, pause before sharing, ask critical questions, and consider how information may affect or harm others.

Media literacy also strengthens advocacy. Communities now discuss issues such as reconciliation, climate change, poverty, migration, and public policy online, often at lightning speed. A misleading post can distort public understanding, erode trust, or harm people already facing injustice. Taking time to evaluate information carefully enhances our ability to advocate faithfully, amplify overlooked voices, and participate in public life with truth, wisdom, and compassion.

Before you share information, stop and ask:

• Who created this, and what do I know about the source?
• Has the information been corroborated by other sources?
• What evidence supports the claim?
• Could this be satire, someone’s opinion, advertising (false or real), or AI-generated content?
• Who might be harmed if this information is false or misleading?
• Am I sharing this to inform others, to react, or to provoke a response?

Questions for Reflection

1. How do the sources of information I trust shape my understanding of social issues and public life?
2. What practices can help me determine whether information is accurate before I share it with others?
3. How might a congregation foster thoughtful and faithful engagement with digital media and AI?

Learn More

• The Presbyterian Church in Canada – Justice Ministries — provides resources connecting faith, public witness, and social engagement. ca/justice
• The Centre for Communications Rights, founded by the World Association for Christian Communication, offers resources on communication rights and digital justice. org
• Just Digital is a short course designed to help participants navigate online spaces wisely and advocate effectively. org/courses/just-digital
• Global Media and Information Literacy Week is an annual international event that emphasizes the critical need for people to safely access, evaluate, and create content in the modern digital age. This year, the week will take place from October 24 to 31. org/en/articles/global-media-and-information-literacy-week-2026

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