148th Synod, 2024

when?  October 18 & 19, 2024 what?  a two-day conference   Friday October 18     2:00 - 5:45 pm: Business     7:00 - 9:00 pm: theme address, part 1         Past, Present and Future Church Trends · slides · video   Saturday October 19     9:30 am - noon: theme address, part 2         Leading Change Without Losing It · slides · video     1:00 pm - close of business (if necessary) where?   St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church,         80 Daniel St.N., Arnprior, ON K7S 2K8 (MAP) who?   keynote speaker:  Rev. Carey Nieuwhoff Google Books says... Carey Nieuwhof is a bestselling author, speaker, former attorney, and he hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podcasts. His podcast, blog, and online content for leaders are accessed over 1.5 million times each month. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change, and personal growth.

to register               see p. 4 of the info sheet & send an email with your info and the fee to the synod clerk at conference2024@qeosynodpcc.ca




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Conference resources:
• information sheet (09/27/2024),
        including program details, speakers, location, travel, accomodation, meals and registration info.
        NEW: accomodation assistance available.
        Cost: $20.00
        Registration deadline: extended to October 7, 2024
• "Register Today!" poster/flyer
• Carey's bio

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Reports:
• All documents, updated 10/18/2024 (149 pages, numbered, 4.7 MB)
        incl. updated roll plus 4 appendices:
              ·   A. additional motions re Regional Resourcing
              ·   B. reviewed Financial Statements for 2022
              ·   C. 2024 budget, assessments, etc.
              ·   D. proposed change in Standing Orders authorizing Synod Council to set budget, assessments etc. in off-years
• info on PWS&D from Guy Smagghe, Director (e-mail with links)
  
  
• CAB year in pictures, 6 per page, medium resolution (140p, 4.7 MB) / high res. (25p, 14.3 MB)