Written in Data
The kind of information I’m talking about is not exactly secret, but it does take some work to uncover it.
Magazine
Non-Denomination
The word “do” and church is just one of the many problems in the church of today. Performance, traditions, rituals, the law and presumption have […]
A View from St. Andrews
John Knox’s life is the stuff of historical television dramas—full of murder, politics and ecclesiastical power struggles.
Unity of Believers: How the church supported the Bosma family, and why it should.
We are not isolated individuals; we are a community. God calls us to look after each other, even when we don’t know what to do or say.
Coming Together
Rev. John Veenstra organized prayer services during the search for Tim Bosma, appeared beside Bosma’s widow, Sharlene, during press conferences, and acted as a buffer to the media and wider community once Tim’s body was found. But he didn’t do it alone.
Embracing the Seasons of Life
I have to admit that I felt my throat tighten when I saw the for sale sign go up in front of the place where countless Christmas dinners, birthdays and anniversaries have been celebrated.
Atheists, Evangelicals and Reformers
Christian Dating We’ve all see those ads for Christian dating sites that promise to find the Lord’s perfect match for you. Well, that just wasn’t […]
Place Yourself
There is leadership in our church: It comes from the local churches, from the pews and pulpits, from the sessions. That’s where it starts.
Community News – July-August 2013
Kettle Honoured, Again After a distinguished career as a Presbyterian padre, Rev. Dr. David Kettle is preparing for a new role as secretary general of […]
Filipino Presbyterian Opens in Winnipeg
The Presbytery of Winnipeg held a special service on May 12 to constitute the Filipino Presbyterian Church of Winnipeg, a congregation of the PCC. The […]
As Sweet as Summer Peaches
“That good for nothing, conniving, interfering bushytailed bigmouthed chatterbox!” “What on earth has got you so stoked?” Linda asked.
Continuing Conversion
One of the fundamental tenets of Jesus’ teaching and preaching was that it demanded a response.
Our Hidden Treasure
Our church stands in danger of being impoverished by our real estate.
A Mother’s Anguish
As a mother, the faded picture of a missing aboriginal woman bothered me.
Worry About Today – Letter from Nicaragua
As for that graffiti—Today is the tomorrow that had you so worried yesterday—I can’t help thinking that it would better apply to North Americans than to folks here.
Incarnate, Visible Communities
While common perception holds that post-secondary theological education has shrunk rapidly, Canada’s provinces actually continue to provide millions of dollars per year to subsidize directly or indirectly the study of religion and theology.
A View from St. Andrews
John Knox’s life is the stuff of historical television dramas—full of murder, politics and ecclesiastical power struggles.
Servants of the Word
“Remarkable” is not always the first adjective we connect with preaching. I think I know why.
Faith on Campus – Opinion
While common perception holds that post-secondary theological education has shrunk rapidly, Canada’s provinces actually continue to provide millions of dollars per year to subsidize directly […]
Love Your Neighbour
As a first-time commissioner to the General Assembly, I have seen how our church is thriving from coast to coast.