A New Hostel in Jobat
It began in 2008 with 12 women and a trip to India. As part of an exposure tour with the Women’s Missionary Society, the group […]
It began in 2008 with 12 women and a trip to India. As part of an exposure tour with the Women’s Missionary Society, the group […]
Re A Mausoleum to Christendom, September There are many articles in the Record which I appreciate, but few where I am inclined to jump out […]
Re Cookies from Clergy, Letters, September I once received a plate of cookies from my elder’s wife. Davina was helping her husband with pre-communion visits. […]
“Time flies fast around here,” joked Kevin Vance, a mailroom assistant, who in September celebrated 25 years of service at national offices. At a staff-organized […]
“The challenge of theological education today is to prepare leaders for a church that we can’t quite see yet.” Rev. Dr. John Vissers speaks from long experience.
Re Why Work Isn’t Working,September This article reminded me of the many times I have heard sermons on Jesus’ parable of the talents, five, two […]
It is easy to see the heroism displayed by people who play a role in tragic or cataclysmic events. But what about those of us who live out our lives without finding ourselves in situations of danger? What does ordinary heroism (if we can call it that) look like?
Yonge Street Mission took a bold step in October, announcing it has sold its namesake property at 381 Yonge Street, Toronto. The building has been […]
Re Why Work Isn’t Working,September Thank you for publishing Kevin McCabe’s excellent article describing exactly the impacts of downsizing and the toxic office politics it […]
Re A Mausoleum to Christendom, September Just read your story on Westminster Abbey. Mary Queen of Scots’ son was James I of England/James VI of […]
The Presbyterian Church, led by Presbyterian World Service and Development, endorsed the Proud to Protect Refugees campaign earlier this year. To highlight this initiative and […]
The World Council of Reformed Churches has published a booklet on the Heidelberg Catechism, marking its 450th anniversary. The Catechism, produced in 1563, is a […]
The combination of Christian compassion, social justice concerns and business acumen is at the heart of successful projects.
We rarely stop and give thanks to John Calvin, one of the founding theologians in the Presbyterian tradition, for the gift of divorce. We should.
The padre scrambled over the stony beach dodging machine gun and mortar fire. It seemed like every few feet he came across another Canadian soldier lying wounded.
The young people looked at me and asked, “Moksanim (pastor), what good is the gospel if all it offers is life after death and does nothing to help us with this life, here and now?” I had no answer for them.
The congregation joyfully welcomed back their former minister, Rev. Noel Gordon and his wife, Rev. Dr. Dorcas Gordon, as they celebrated the baptism of their […]
Re Reformation Pilgrimage series I wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading Connie Wardle’s articles on the 2012 pilgrimage, following the steps of […]
While other churches long for days when pews were full of young families, Rev. Lynne Donovan said St. Andrew’s, Picton, Ont., has learned to embrace its age.
First installed and dedicated nearly 30 years ago, two beautiful stained glass windows now have a new home. Dedicated in memory of two Parkview, Saskatoon, […]