Week 1 – May 5-11 As kindred souls who adhere to the authority of Scripture and the unchanging nature of Christ, we are praying actively and deliberately for God’s will to be done at the 149th Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Each week, we will pray along a certain theme in our quest … Read more
As the deadline approaches
Since Nov. 1, 2022, congregations displeased with the adoption of Remits ‘B’ and ‘C’ which approved parallel definitions of marriage have had the opportunity to embark on a journey toward Voluntary Withdrawal from The Presbyterian Church in Canada. It’s a time-limited offer which expires May 31. As the deadline approaches . . . . I … Read more
Pray for GA 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 In exactly 40 days, The General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada is scheduled to meet. It’s time to pray. Powerful things can happen over 40 days. In Noah’s day, the rain fell for 40 days and 40 nights. Moses disappeared into the cloud and remained on the mountain for … Read more
Annual Reports for 2023 AGM on April 20, 2024
Renewal Fellowship’s leadership is pleased to present the Annual Reports for 2023 and the agenda for our annual general meeting (AGM) that was held on April 20, 2024, via Zoom. Some things noteworthy for this AGM were some housekeeping changes to our Constitution in sections 3d, 4c, 10a, 10b, and 10c. Other proposed amendments as … Read more
Are we on the right track?
Until it was axed, Plugged In was one of two magazines I would literally read cover to cover. It was filled with reviews of TV shows and films from a Christian family perspective. It was well written and relevant and exactly what this young dad needed. The other was The Presbyterian Record – intelligent, newsy … Read more
Download the entire Winter 2024 issue of Renewal News in PDF format, or read and comment on the individual articles as follows:
- Renewal renewal – RF proposes a new way forward
- In Joyful Expectation – Rev. Sandy Copland-Dufour, RF Board Chair
- Holy Imagination! – 2023 Pastors' Retreat report
- Introducing Andrew introducing – Rev. Dr. Richard Topping
- Get back to where we once belonged – Rev. Paul D. Johnson
Renewal renewal
RF proposes a new way forward. Faced with ongoing deficits and a declining bank balance, the Renewal Fellowship is proposing significant changes in the way it operates. Starting March 1, the Executive Director’s call will be cut in half as the Fellowship eliminates road trips and focuses mainly on online encouragement, support and advocacy for … Read more
In Joyful Expectation
A song was heard at Christmas To wake the midnight sky A Saviour’s birth and peace on earth And praise to God on high. The Angels sang at Christmas With all the hosts above And still we sing the newborn King His glory and His love. This poem by Timothy Dudley-Smith is a song of … Read more
Holy Imagination!
More than 40 pastors gathered for the 2023 PCC Pastors’ Retreat on November 6-8. Here are some comments from a few of the participants: “I was so blessed by the praise team and the prayer time. The praise worship this year exceeded my expectations. It was a time of renewal of my spirit.” “Rev. Dr. Richard Topping provided great lectures to inspire us to slow down and … Read more
Introducing Andrew introducing
A past moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Marg Carpenter, who spent most of her life promoting mission, said this: “I’ll say it one more time: the church is alive and well in the world. I’m tired of hearing anything else. I love mission, I love the church, I love the Lord Jesus Christ, and I love you Presbyterians, well most of you." … Read more