by Jeff Kingswood | Nov 13, 2013 | Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
In 1875 the Presbyterian Church in Canada was formed. Up until that time the various Presbyteri- an groups in Scotland had replicated themselves here in Canada with a va- riety of mission works which, largely through Scottish immigration, had become quite numerous....
by Jeff Kingswood | Aug 25, 2013 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
As I write this column, the world has just received word that Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, have been blessed with a little boy. The new prince is now third in the line of succession to the throne upon which his great grandmother, Queen...
by Susan | Jun 11, 2013 | Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
Using his theme for the coming year, Confessing Christ: What Does a Confessing Church Look Like?, Rev. Kingswood recalled the start of his ministry, 12 years ago, with a fledgling congregation at Grace (ARP) Church in Woodstock. “I realized, like a child, we needed to...
by Susan | Jun 11, 2013 | ARP News Update, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge, News
Wearing the gold Moderator’s medallion, and carrying the Moderator’s staff, Dr. Steve Suits approached the podium to address delegates for the last time as Moderator. “Getting to know so many of you during my term as Moderator has given me great joy, encouragement and...
by Steve Suits | May 14, 2013 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
Over the past several months, I have frequently been asked to say more about my comments to Synod last year, regarding a Confessional Synod. I have continued to think about this and still have not come to any conclusions as far as particular recommendations. My...
by Steve Suits | Jan 11, 2013 | Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
Continuing to think about the role of Synod, I want to look again at how it can contribute to the edification of the Church as the Confession directs. In previous issues, we saw that the Synod can contribute to the edification of the Church by determining...
