Toronto Church Shares $200,000 with Missions
St. Andrew’s, Toronto, decided to share $200,000 this summer when a large bequest to the church came in the midst of a lean season among […]
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Behind the Burka
Since arriving in Afghanistan in April, there have only been two places where I have been free to uncover my head: my hotel room, and […]
Who’s in the Back of the Boat?
“Stupid wind,” I said, trying hard not to cuss out loud, which is real difficult when you are only 12 years old. “Aaarrrggg,” said Bruno, […]
Is Multiculturalism Bad for the Church? – Part 2
So proclaimed German Chancellor Angela Merkel last year in a speech to her party in specific reference to Turkish immigrants. Similarly, British Prime Minister David […]
Business as Usual
THE BIGGEST STORY at the 137th General Assembly is what didn’t happen. While considering several different seemingly unrelated recommendations, assembly proposed numerous new motions and […]
Reforming Hip Hop
In the Dec. 2010 issue of the Record, I pointed readers towards Grammy – nominated Hip Hop artist Lecrae Moore whose song, Truth includes the […]
A Strong Bond
A special celebration at New St. James, London, Ont., was a way for the congregation’s Karen families to give back to the church they now […]
All Dogs Are Welcome Here!
August 14: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 56:1,6-8 Matthew 15:21-28 The most democratic place in Halifax is the north end of Seaview Park. You don’t […]
What Matters is Hope
“When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who […]
Venturing Forward
Taking a leap of faith … that’s what Briarwood, Que., chose to do back in January 2010 when we started our second service on Sunday […]
Three Things
The General Assembly reminded me of three important things that I want to share; things we should all be aware of, pray about, and respond […]
Kirk Discusses Gay Clergy
The Church of Scotland, which has been threatened with schism since it confirmed the appointment of an openly homosexual minister two years ago, voted at […]
Impressions of a Time (not) Well Spent
To borrow a phrase: I did not insert the word ‘not’ above, and I don’t know who did! Actually, much of the week was well […]
Community News – July August 2011
Women’s Gathering a Success The International Presbyterian Women’s Gathering drew about 550 participants from across Canada and around the globe for four days of workshops, […]
Church Mourns Death of Servant Minister
Arthur Van Seters, the only person to have served as a teacher and senior administrator at all three of the Presbyterian Church’s seminaries, passed away […]
Frustrated Visions
‘Vision’ is an awkward word. We know what it means, or think we know what it means, but rarely use it properly. ‘Visioning,’ the verb […]
The Church Has Much Work to Do
Growing up in a rural congregation in northern Alberta and now attending a church in Toronto has allowed me to experience the Presbyterian Church in […]
Staying Awake
I grew up in the Pentecostal church in Ottawa, but live in downtown Montreal where I am at school. I tried a few churches but […]
A Watershed Moment?
The 137th General Assembly gathered “Down by the Riverside” on the lands of the Chippewas of the Thames, the Oneida Nation of the Thames (Onyot’a:ka), […]