by Jane Campbell
I became a member of the Unionville Presbyterian Church in 2006. One of the traditions at U.P.C. is the use of banners to enhance the sanctuary and the enjoyment of the church service. …

by Don Muir

Many church buildings, especially the sanctuaries, are home to gifts donated through the generosity of members and friends of these congregations.  The gift might be a piano, a pulpit fall, a baptismal …

By Steve McInnis
Woodstock is home to some breath-taking 19th century architecture, and Knox Presbyterian fits right in. We are proud of our beautiful church. The sanctuary seats over a thousand and has a showy display …

by Don Muir, Associate Secretary, General Assembly Office
Prayer: Book of Common Worship
Elder ordination prayer
Almighty God: In every age you have chosen servants to speak your word and lead your people. We thank you …

by Don Muir
Every now and then I’m asked if it is permissible for Presbyterians to apply for grants from the gaming industry.
In Ontario, for example, people apply to the provincial government’s Trillium Foundation that is …

By Donald K. McKim
Has anyone ever asked you a question like, “Why do we baptise infants?” and you find yourself thinking, “Hmmm. I should know this one.” Maybe you’ve puzzled over questions of faith like …

By Will Ingram
The Great Hall at St. Andrew’s King Street in Toronto is a fairly typical church hall – chairs and tables are stacked in neat piles, a kitchen runs along one wall of …

By Gordon Haynes
An issue facing new congregations as they grow is whether they commit themselves to a major building program or look for alternatives. Most seem to choose the building program – perhaps because they …

by Paul Kang
If buildings speak without using words, what are our church buildings saying to us today? Taking time and energy to determine what message our buildings communicate might be near the bottom of our …

By Heather Vais
As a minister, I am often asked to lead studies and small groups at various times throughout the church year. Lent and Advent are particularly important times of the year for people of …