May 2011

Welcome to the Elders' Institute e-News

Be encouraged. Be inspired. Learn new things.

It's not too late. You can still register for Pre-Assembly Workshops (PAW) 2011
Christ in us all: building an intercultural church

When: Saturday, June 4, 2011. Click here for a schedule of the day's events.

Where: Oakridge Presbyterian Church
970 Oxford St. WEST London, Ontario N6H 1V4

Cost: $85 (includes lunch). Don't let the cost keep you from registering. Limited bursaries are available for ruling elders demonstating financial need.

Note: There's a discount for groups of 6 or more who register together. Phone Kathleen toll-free at 1-866-794-8888 for this discount.


Online courses:
Two of the Elders' Institute's most popular courses are being offered this fall.
Sign up now to be sure to get in.

Serving as a Ruling Elder: September 12 to October 21, 2011
taught by John Congram, former editor of the Presbyterian Record and Moderator of the 123rd General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

Pastoral Visiting for Ruling Elders: October 11 to November 19, 2011
written and taught by Jean Morris, Moderator of the 131st General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.
also taught by Mark Tremblay due to demand for the course.

Cost: $100


Spring 2011 newsletter online
The Elders' Institute's spring 2011 newsletter is now available. If you didn't receive a copy in the mail, view it online by clicking here, or sign up to receive a copy in the mail. It will also be available to pick up at PAW and General Assembly. Be sure to try the word puzzle on the back page.


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