Elders visit congregants for a variety of reasons: to console, to teach, to celebrate, to support, to encourage, to correct, to witness, or simply to see how folks are doing. They also visit to encourage faith formation in their congregation. However, visiting a congregant can feel intimidating or invasive at times. Participants will explore how... Read more »
What do people of all ages need in order for their faith to grow? This workshop identifies four simple spiritual needs that children, teens, and adults share. Understanding these four needs can have a life-changing impact on ALL your church’s ministries. Facilitator: Robert Keeley, Professor of Congregational and Ministries Studies, Calvin University and Laura Keeley,... Read more »
In May 2021, the Council of Delegates of the CRCNA, recognizing that "we stand in a challenging moment that invites us to be discipled in postures and practices of prayerful discernment" invited people into a year of prayer to listen “to the Spirit and to one another". On Monday, June 6, join in a bi-classical... Read more »
Participants in this workshop will learn about the Circle of Grace curriculum. This curriculum teaches children and youth how being created in the image of God shapes all our relationships and is designed to help children and youth engage in conversations about healthy ways to be in relationship with others. This curriculum is promoted by... Read more »
As we come out of a pandemic, consider the opportunities that are available as people in our neighbourhoods are searching for truth and direction in these challenging times. Could this be an opportunity for the church to reach out, and to welcome the seeker? Discover Your Bible resources embrace the concept of hospitality, and use... Read more »
As we come out of a pandemic, consider the opportunities that are available as people in our neighbourhoods are searching for truth and direction in these challenging times. Could this be an opportunity for the church to reach out, and to welcome the seeker? Discover Your Bible resources embrace the concept of hospitality, and use... Read more »
This webinar will cover the basics of responding to an abuse allegation and will include the following : Framing the Situation Definitions and the Power and Control Wheel The Many Faces of Abuse: Learning from Stories How Institutions Often Respond and the Nature of Abuse On an Individual and Community The Power of the Leader... Read more »
Circle of Grace is a Christian safe environment curriculum used and promoted in the CRCNA that helps teach the value of positive relationships with God and others. Circle of Grace educates and empowers children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment both for themselves and with others. It is never too early... Read more »
Thursday, February 23 Thursday, March 30 Thursday, April 27 Thursday, May 4 This 3-session book conversation will introduce youth ministry pastors and leaders to one of Andrew Root’s most richly formative books. The sessions will be an excellent introduction to Andrew Root who will be speaking at the 1Life Foundations conference Will there be Faith?... Read more »
1Life Foundations will be offered on-line to a cohort of participants committed to attending the six workshops and sharing what they’ve learned with their communities. The strength of the on-line format is that it lets us build a province wide learning community with equal access, while creating appetite for the in-person community best nourished in the... Read more »
Thursday, February 23 Thursday, March 30 Thursday, April 27 Thursday, May 4 This 3-session book conversation will introduce youth ministry pastors and leaders to one of Andrew Root’s most richly formative books. The sessions will be an excellent introduction to Andrew Root who will be speaking at the 1Life Foundations conference Will there be Faith?... Read more »
Participants will be introduced to FaithCARE’s vision and framework for restorative congregations. They will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions. They will also learn how to apply a restorative approach to enrich interpersonal relationships, leadership & council meetings, staff meetings, small groups, ministry teams, congregational... Read more »
Thursday, February 23 Thursday, March 30 Thursday, April 27 Thursday, May 4 This 3-session book conversation will introduce youth ministry pastors and leaders to one of Andrew Root’s most richly formative books. The sessions will be an excellent introduction to Andrew Root who will be speaking at the 1Life Foundations conference Will there be Faith?... Read more »
Thursday, February 23 Thursday, March 30 Thursday, April 27 Thursday, May 4 This 3-session book conversation will introduce youth ministry pastors and leaders to one of Andrew Root’s most richly formative books. The sessions will be an excellent introduction to Andrew Root who will be speaking at the 1Life Foundations conference Will there be Faith?... Read more »
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Root, Professor of Youth & Family Ministry (Luther Seminary) Hosts 1Life Curators Larry Doornbos, Vibrant Congregations Fleetwood CRC Music Mark Glanville Jazz Trio Sessions including: public talk & breakouts evening prayer (Taize) church café-workshop backyarding & woodsy wanderings table fellowship book table communion worship youth ministry track
We believe that all people are created in the image of God and that each person is essential. Yet, when it comes to hospitality and belonging for people with disabilities, our congregations often don’t reflect what we believe. Learning from Benjamin Conner, Ph.D, L.S. Carlos A. Thompson, Ph.D., Victoria White and a panel of guest... Read more »
This workshop will focus on current trends happening in youth/emerging adult culture, and how the church can best learn, serve, and minister to this demographic in our congregations. Facilitator: Ron DeVries (Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry Consultant CRCNA) and Kevin Lobert (Youth Pastor, Immanuel CRC Langley and Classis BCSE Children and Youth Ministry Task Force... Read more »
Adrian Jacobs is a Cayuga First Nation member of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy of the Grand River Territory, Ont. He is an artist, writer, Indigenous advocate, entrepreneur, and public speaker and currently serves as the Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation for the CRC Canada. In collaboration with the Canadian Indigenous Ministries Committee,... Read more »