It's with a heavy heart that we witness the extensive damage caused by the hurricanes Helene and Milton. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has been quick to respond, providing aid to the impacted areas within several presbyteries.PDA is often the way people come to know about Presbyterians - through the resilience and support shown during challenging times.Together with Church World Service, ...  Read More

If you’re like me, most of our visits to church are on Sunday mornings. It’s always nice to see that the lights are on, the heating or air conditioning running (depending on the season) and that the sanctuary, washrooms and hallways are clean.This doesn’t happen by magic!Rather, our dedicated staff of Facilities Manager Dave Matthias, plus Custodians Bryon Irving and Robert Dent (who doubles as Ch...  Read More

There are beautiful sounds all around us. Sounds of birds chirping, creeks babbling, and in my household a 3 and 5 year old “playing.” Okay, so not all sounds are beautiful in the traditional sense.But something magical happens when you put some sounds together. When you add a melody, some instruments, and somebody that can direct them all in unison. Those sounds turn into music.Music can alter yo...  Read More

The Pastor Nominating Committee has been very active and continues its efforts in the search for our new Senior Pastor / Head of Staff.  Here are a few highlights since our last monthly update. In this last month…  Read More

Below is a brief summary of the October 7 Session meeting: Session gratefully received a gift of approximately $52,000 from Bill Allman and his estate, and approved allocating:$17,000 for the organ maintenance fund$10,000 for the memorial fund$25,000 for the fixed asset fundSession approved a Senior Pastor annual performance evaluation process, designed to help support our new senior pastors going...  Read More

Today I would like to emphasize our people, especially our ministers and administrative staff, who help build up the body of Christ here at Worthington Presbyterian Church. Pastor Tom, our pastor for discipleship, guides all our Christian Education activities including our Preschool, Children, Youth, and Adults.I have been touched by the adult education sessions held by Pastor Tom.  He has also be...  Read More