Continuing Conversion
One of the fundamental tenets of Jesus’ teaching and preaching was that it demanded a response.
AuthorKevin Livingston
A Mother’s Anguish
As a mother, the faded picture of a missing aboriginal woman bothered me.
Re: A Plea to the West
Re A Plea to the West, News, June I could hardly believe my eyes when reading this article written by two Muslims. Things like how […]
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.
Kudos, and Some Suggestions
Re The Haynes Report, June Well done! I had read Gordon’s report last fall, thought it was good, (I even cited it several times in […]
A View from St. Andrews
John Knox’s life is the stuff of historical television dramas—full of murder, politics and ecclesiastical power struggles.
Kirkwall, Ont.
Howard Hill takes guests on a wagon ride through neighbouring farms as part of a community dinner. Guests from the church and community also enjoyed […]
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 […]
First, Stellarton, N.S.
Since all members have gifts for ministry, this team of congregants led the worship service on the second Sunday in Lent. In the front row […]
Love Your Neighbour
As a first-time commissioner to the General Assembly, I have seen how our church is thriving from coast to coast.
‘Feisty’ Lois Klempa Remembered – Lives Lived
Dr. Lois Klempa, celebrated diaconal minister, prominent leader of the Women’s Missionary Society and co-author of Certain Women Amazed Us, a historical account of the WMS, passed away May 19.
Young and Old Together – Mission
While relationships formed between peers at Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and church camps can help build faith, so can relationships between people from different generations.
St. Andrew’s, Ajax, Ont.
In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, members of the congregation displayed a small angel for every child killed during the shooting. The […]
Presbyterian Music Camp, Muskoka, Ont.
Sean Militello leads the camp choir through a lively rendition of Stephen Hatfield’s “All Too Soon” at last summer’s camp concert. The choir was one […]
On Being Single
My heart goes out to Cheryl Bradbee. At times I feel very lonely in the middle of a crowd because I am not currently part […]
Travelling is Education
In Malawi it is widely believed that education is not only acquired through formal education, but also through merely travelling to different parts of the world.
Church Should Know People’s Needs
During this daylong visit, I discovered that the church on a weekday was full of activities ranging from book club, choirs, Bible study, youth groups and fellowship groups, among others. My mind was temporarily taken back to Malawi where the church has tried to be inclusive by incorporating a wide range of activities.
Saturday’s Business in Brief
Saturday’s business began with the report of the Assembly Council, the body which carries out the work of the General Assembly throughout the year. Two […]
‘That the Works of God Might Be Displayed’
I feel keenly that the honour of this award rests not only on the individual recipient: Abraham Berinyuu; but also on the Presbyterian Church in Ghana; the Republic of Ghana as a whole; and in particular the Northern Region and the University of Development Studies in Tamale where I live and work.