Serving as a Ruling Elder—online this fall
Does your congregation have new elders or those discerning a call to eldership? If so, tell them about the online course Serving as a Ruling Elder. The course isn't just for new elders. It's also ideal for you if you want to brush up on elder basics. We are currently accepting registrations for the next class, offered Nov. 1 to Dec. 10, taught by Stephen Hayes. The cost for a six-week online course is $100. Group discounts are available for churches with 5 or more registrants. To read more about online courses and to register, visit our website: www.eldersinstitute.ca.

On the road
Elders' Institute director, Roberta Clare, is leading workshops for Brandon Presbytery (Manitoba) and New St. James Presbyterian Church in London (Ontario) this month. Workshop topics include "Taking Care of Business: Effective Church Meetings" and " Leadership in a Changinng Church: Pastoral Care Tools for Outreach." For descriptions of workshop available click here. We are starting to book workshops for 2011, so if you would like to arrange a workshop for ruling elders in your congregation or presbytery, kindly contact the Elders' Institute toll-free at 1-866-794-8888 or send an e-mail to express your interest.

Registration available for PAW 2011—Christ in us all: building an intercultural church
Registration is now available for the Pre-Assembly Workshops (PAW) 2011. The workshop topics and leaders are now set. Watch for workshop descriptions to be posted soon. For the first time, this year, you'll be able to attend three workshops at PAW. Oakridge Presbyterian Church, London, Ontario, will host PAW on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Click here: for more information or to register. Click on PCC Showcase to see a photo of PAW 2010 participates waving their pew cushions, made by AMS volunteers.