Gifts of Change

“With God’s guidance our church will seek opportunities to walk with Indigenous peoples to find healing and wholeness together as God’s people.” Those words conclude The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s Confession to our Indigenous sisters and brothers adopted by General Assembly in 1994. The Healing and Reconciliation Program has been a tangible commitment made by the PCC to live out those words.

The Healing and Reconciliation Fund will ensure that we as a church continue to live out that commitment in the years ahead. The program is an opportunity for Presbyterians to be part of building a new relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed its mandate in June, 2015. The TRC’s final report includes recommendations directed to the churches. The journey of healing and reconciliation will continue.

The Healing and Reconciliation Fund will provide money for workshops for Presbyterians who are keen to be local leaders in their congregations and communities. The Fund will also provide grants to support initiatives by youth groups, congregations and other courts of the church to learn about the issues of concern to Indigenous people and to walk with Indigenous people in addressing these issues.