Gathering Highlights
- Join with hundreds of other Presbyterian women from across the country as we pray, learn, play, and celebrate together.
- Be challenged by the words of Dr. Margaret Somerville, our keynote speaker. Margaret is internationally known for her work in ethics and has spoken at numerous international conferences on the ethical and legal aspects of science and society. Margaret holds professorships in both the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University.
- Indulge yourself in a superb venue that boasts a fully equipped conference facility attached to two hotels—the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North and the Best Western Parkway Hotel North. Enjoy beautiful banquet facilities, a variety of restaurants, an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, spa, and a fitness centre.
- Be uplifted in worship that will incorporate multi-cultural elements into some traditional and contemporary praise elements. The Rev. Glen Soderholm, accomplished musician and worship leader, will develop a lively atmosphere as we bring our praises to God.
- Be challenged by the Rev. Margaret Mullin, Executive Director of Winnipeg Inner City Missions, The Presbyterian Church in Canada. A passionate aboriginal woman who will inform and inspire you to Shout Out! to the world.
- Explore Scripture with our preacher, the Rev. Paulette Brown, Director of the Flemingdon Gateway Mission After School Program in the Presbytery of East Toronto.
- Revisit old friendships and make new ones at regional lunches. These will provide a great opportunity to connect with exciting people and programs back home.
- Don’t miss the Marketplace. Great books, resources, and items from around the world.
- Choose from over 25 workshop options. There is something for everyone, including workshops on spirituality, world issues, leadership development, financial management, justice, and mission.
- Meet and interact with international guests and ecumenical visitors. Representatives from the women of our partner churches from East and Central Asia (Taiwan, Korea, Japan, India, and China), four countries of Africa (Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya, and Ghana), Eastern Europe, and Central America will travel many miles to be part of this special event. As well, women from the Presbyterian Church (USA), and The Church of Scotland have been invited, along with Canadian ecumenical vsitors. There will be many opportunities to talk informally with our special guests as well as to learn more about their country and culture at a special Cultural Caravan. Imagine all these special women in one location with the women of the PCC.
