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Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us for conversation about the October issue of Christian Courier! We expect to open by considering how Reformed Christians navigate divides; the October issue has articles about separatism in Alberta, struggles over coal plants, and ICE in the U.S. It is a challenge to hear one another with love! CC is also celebrating... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us for a conversation about the November issue of Christian Courier! Can we live with unresolved tensions? As a nation? As individuals? As Christians? Consider the tensions between nation-building and the environment as discussed in the cover article "Canada's Prosperity Plan" and in the new CC editors' expressed commitment to living with "competing... Read more »
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The End of Youth Ministry?
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaOur world has changed dramatically in the past several years. The pandemic, the political climate, the explosion of AI, and the overall pace of life are just some of the factors that have altered our daily routines, including how and when we gather as a church community. While congregations have had to adapt their ministries... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us to chew over articles in the January issue of Christian Courier! There are lots of interesting articles, but we thought we'd focus on two topics: the feature story on the "Modesty Manifesto" and the reflections on CRC developments in 2025 (an article by Henry DeJong and an opinion piece by former Banner... Read more »
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Reckoning with Our Humanity: How Chronic Illness and Disability Tell Us Who We Are
Regent College Chapel 5800 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, CanadaChronic illness and disability can be transformative experiences within the human lifespan. Yet, these experiences can also reveal taken-for-granted norms concerning what it means to be human: What does it mean to have a “normal” or “healthy” body? What do we need to flourish? What is most essential about us? Who are we in relation... Read more »
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An Evening with Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred
Nelson Avenue Community Church 5825 Nelson Ave, Burnaby, BC, CanadaNelson Avenue Community Church (5825 Nelson Ave, Burnaby) CRCNA Intercultural Ministry and Thrive invite you to attend the Intercultural Cohort Public Lecture with Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred, speaking on Canadian Diaspora Migration and the Mission of God. Rev. Dr. Aldred is a Cree theologian (Swan River Band, Treaty 8), first ordained in the Christian and... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us to chew over articles in the February issue of Christian Courier! There are lots of interesting articles, but this month we'll start with the page 1 story "Cautious Hope in Venezuela." Can you see parallel ways Canadian Christians respond to political and social tensions? Could our churches be becoming "vaccinated against politics?"... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us to chew over articles from the March issue of Christian Courier! We expect to start with the articles on page 1 and wonder together about whether faith can help us navigate tensions. That's the question CC posed to MPs from BC and Alberta about a new pipeline. It's also a question to... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us to chew over articles from the April issue of Christian Courier! We expect to use the article on page 1 to help us wrestle with the difficulties of choices for the future in a fragile world with finite budgets. The columns by Michael DeMoor and David Koyzis (page 16) and the collage... Read more »
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Reimagining Youth Ministry
OnlineJoin the conversation exploring the themes in Andrew Root’s book, The End of Youth Ministry? to consider why youth ministry might be struggling and explore what churches may need to do differently. Our world has changed dramatically in the past several years. The pandemic, the political climate, the explosion of AI, and the overall pace... Read more »
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Reimagining Youth Ministry
OnlineJoin the conversation exploring the themes in Andrew Root’s book, The End of Youth Ministry? to consider why youth ministry might be struggling and explore what churches may need to do differently. Our world has changed dramatically in the past several years. The pandemic, the political climate, the explosion of AI, and the overall pace... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us to chew over articles from the May issue of Christian Courier! We're planning to start our conversation with a question Sylvia Keesmaat mentions in her article reflecting on a recent visit to Palestine and Israel: "Am I that different from the people who live in these settlements?" Which other articles catch your... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada -
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin us for our last Zoom discussion till the Fall! We plan open with Meghan's Christian Courier editorial about how to watch (or not watch) the CRC Synod (scheduled for the previous week) and John Valk's guest column (should denominations build walls or wells or...?). Which other articles catch your imagination and attention? It's... Read more »
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Restorative Congregations: Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches
New Life CRC (Abbotsford, BC) 35270 Delair Rd, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaThis 2 day training will introduce participants to FaithCARE’s framework & vision for Restorative Congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions, incorporate restorative practices into interpersonal relationships, ministry groups, congregational life & discernment, leadership meetings etc. Tools are given to help restore or make right where... Read more »
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Restorative Congregations: Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches
New Life CRC (Abbotsford, BC) 35270 Delair Rd, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaThis 2 day training will introduce participants to FaithCARE’s framework & vision for Restorative Congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions, incorporate restorative practices into interpersonal relationships, ministry groups, congregational life & discernment, leadership meetings etc. Tools are given to help restore or make right where... Read more »