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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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?” Is that always unhealthy? Michael DeMoor’s short piece on “Moral Panics” offers an angle on this as well. (Interested in the political possibilities? We may host a separate Zoom discussion with Kathy Vandergrift and Matthijs Kronemeijer to unpack their articles referencing Bill C-9. Email us for information! \nFor Christian Courier online\, go to: https://www.christiancourier.ca \nIt’s great to read Christian Courier online\, but we also recommend it as a physical paper you can hold in your hands. Consider subscribing to Christian Courier today! If your church is interested in having paper copies\, please reach out here.  \n  \nFor more info & a Zoom link\, contact: nvlettinga@yahoo.ca \nFacilitators: Neil & Virginia Lettinga
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/lets-talk-about-it-on-line-zoom-conversation-group-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20250731T000816Z
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SUMMARY:Theology Conversation Cohort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/theology-conversation-cohort/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Life":MAILTO:office@crc1life.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260123T004637Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred
DESCRIPTION:Nelson Avenue Community Church (5825 Nelson Ave\, Burnaby)\n \nCRCNA 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.  \n\nRev. Dr. Aldred is a Cree theologian (Swan River Band\, Treaty 8)\, first ordained in the Christian and Missionary Alliance and now in the Anglican Church of Canada. He currently serves as Director of the Indigenous Studies Program at the Vancouver School of Theology. His work partners closely with the Indigenous Church in theological education and mission. \n\nThis public lecture is part of the CRCNA Intercultural Ministry’s ongoing efforts to support churches engaging Canada’s changing cultural landscape. The evening will also include an Art Sale and Local Food Vendors\, creating space for community connection and conversation. \n\nFor further information\, contact intercultural@crcna.org.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/an-evening-with-rev-dr-ray-aldred/
LOCATION:Nelson Avenue Community Church\, 5825 Nelson Ave\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 3H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Global Mission,Servant Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="CRCNA":MAILTO:info@crcna.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260123T003942Z
CREATED:20260122T192344Z
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SUMMARY:Reckoning with Our Humanity: How Chronic Illness and Disability Tell Us Who We Are
DESCRIPTION:Chronic 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 to others? Such questions contain ontological (what is the nature of being?) and ethical (what should we do?) dimensions. In their own ways\, both medicine and theology provide answers to these questions through systems of belief and practice. \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Devan Stahl will explore how medicine and theology have shaped contemporary interpretations of disability and chronic illness and how the field of theological bioethics brings these conversations together. Drawing on her experience as a clinical ethicist and theologian\, Devan will explore how disability is understood and addressed within healthcare organizations and congregations\, and how these institutions shape our beliefs about what it means to be human. \nDr. Quentin Genuis\, an emergency physician at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver and a physician ethicist\, will provide a response.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/public-lecture-reckoning-with-our-humanity-how-chronic-illness-and-disability-tell-us-who-we-are/
LOCATION:Regent College Chapel\, 5800 University Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 2E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Regent College":MAILTO:reception@regent-college.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260102T213716Z
CREATED:20251127T005820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T213716Z
UID:10000510-1768847400-1768851000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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 editor Shiao Chong.) We are hoping that Chong and some of the CC editors will join us! \nFor Christian Courier online\, go to: https://www.christiancourier.ca \nIt’s great to read Christian Courier online\, but we also recommend it as a physical paper you can hold in your hands. Consider subscribing to Christian Courier today! If your church is interested in having paper copies\, please reach out here.  \n  \nFor more info & a Zoom link\, contact: nvlettinga@yahoo.ca \nFacilitators: Neil & Virginia Lettinga
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/lets-talk-about-it-on-line-zoom-conversation-group-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T203000
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UID:10000493-1767897000-1767904200@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Theology Conversation Cohort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/theology-conversation-cohort/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Life":MAILTO:office@crc1life.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20250731T000816Z
CREATED:20250731T000816Z
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SUMMARY:Theology Conversation Cohort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/theology-conversation-cohort/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Life":MAILTO:office@crc1life.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20251029T232713Z
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SUMMARY:The End of Youth Ministry?
DESCRIPTION:Our 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. \nWhile congregations have had to adapt their ministries to respond to these changing contexts\, youth ministry is an area that has notably struggled. In addition to seeing a decline in the number of participating youth\, many churches are finding that their historical methods no longer seem to be having a meaningful impact on students’ lives. \nFacilitator: Rick Zomer\, Thrive Faith Formation Ministry Consultant\,
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/the-end-of-youth-ministry/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T193000
DTSTAMP:20251030T152038Z
CREATED:20251030T152038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152038Z
UID:10000507-1763404200-1763407800@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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 hopes.” \nFor Christian Courier online\, go to: https://www.christiancourier.ca \nIt’s great to read Christian Courier online\, but we also recommend it as a physical paper you can hold in your hands. Consider subscribing to Christian Courier today! If your church is interested in having paper copies\, please reach out here.  \n  \nFor more info & a Zoom link\, contact: nvlettinga@yahoo.ca \nFacilitators: Neil & Virginia Lettinga
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/lets-talk-about-it-on-line-zoom-conversation-group-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20250731T000816Z
CREATED:20250731T000816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T000816Z
UID:10000491-1763058600-1763065800@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Theology Conversation Cohort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/theology-conversation-cohort/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Life":MAILTO:office@crc1life.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T193000
DTSTAMP:20250924T234142Z
CREATED:20250924T150525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T234142Z
UID:10000504-1760985000-1760988600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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 its 80th anniversary\, so we hope to hear stories about how CC has influenced and encouraged folks. What are the hopeful signs in the midst of fights and fractures in our churches and society? \nFor Christian Courier online\, go to: https://www.christiancourier.ca \nIt’s great to read Christian Courier online\, but we also recommend it as a physical paper you can hold in your hands. Consider subscribing to Christian Courier today! If your church is interested in having paper copies\, please reach out here.  \n  \nFor more info & a Zoom link\, contact: nvlettinga@yahoo.ca \nFacilitators: Neil & Virginia Lettinga
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/lets-talk-about-it-on-line-zoom-conversation-group-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20250731T000816Z
CREATED:20250731T000816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T000816Z
UID:10000490-1760034600-1760041800@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Theology Conversation Cohort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/theology-conversation-cohort/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Life":MAILTO:office@crc1life.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20250820T232606Z
CREATED:20250820T232606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T232606Z
UID:10000502-1759401000-1759406400@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Church and Ministry
DESCRIPTION:What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your church flourish? \nThis four-week online series will equip you with practical tools\, compassionate insights\, and proven strategies for nurturing mental and relational wellbeing in your faith community. \nFacilitator: Tom Jantzi\, Director of Clergy Care\, Shalem Mental Health Network; Anne Martin\, Director of Restorative Practices
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/supporting-mental-wellbeing-in-church-and-ministry/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20250820T232606Z
CREATED:20250820T232606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T232606Z
UID:10000501-1758796200-1758801600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Church and Ministry
DESCRIPTION:What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your church flourish? \nThis four-week online series will equip you with practical tools\, compassionate insights\, and proven strategies for nurturing mental and relational wellbeing in your faith community. \nFacilitator: Tom Jantzi\, Director of Clergy Care\, Shalem Mental Health Network; Anne Martin\, Director of Restorative Practices
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/supporting-mental-wellbeing-in-church-and-ministry/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20250820T232606Z
CREATED:20250820T232606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T232606Z
UID:10000500-1758191400-1758196800@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Church and Ministry
DESCRIPTION:What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your church flourish? \nThis four-week online series will equip you with practical tools\, compassionate insights\, and proven strategies for nurturing mental and relational wellbeing in your faith community. \nFacilitator: Tom Jantzi\, Director of Clergy Care\, Shalem Mental Health Network; Anne Martin\, Director of Restorative Practices
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/supporting-mental-wellbeing-in-church-and-ministry/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T120000
DTSTAMP:20250820T232606Z
CREATED:20250820T232606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T232606Z
UID:10000499-1757586600-1757592000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Church and Ministry
DESCRIPTION:What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your church flourish? \nThis four-week online series will equip you with practical tools\, compassionate insights\, and proven strategies for nurturing mental and relational wellbeing in your faith community. \nFacilitator: Tom Jantzi\, Director of Clergy Care\, Shalem Mental Health Network; Anne Martin\, Director of Restorative Practices
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/supporting-mental-wellbeing-in-church-and-ministry/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250605T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000462-1749148200-1749155400@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Online & In-person Bible Reading Cohorts: Old Testament
DESCRIPTION:Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn\, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament \n\n\nOn-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday of the month\, 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nIn-person Cohort (for those in the lower mainland) at 1Life learning hub 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30-8:30 p.m.\n\n  \nContact Wilma van der Leek (wilma@crc1life.ca) for more information and availability.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/online-in-person-bible-reading-cohorts-old-testament/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20250415T155634Z
CREATED:20250402T203517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T155634Z
UID:10000476-1749063600-1749070800@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Blessed are the Undone: a workshop on leadership and blessing in the face of changing Christian faith
DESCRIPTION:Based on research for Blessed are the Undone (New Leaf Press\, w/ co-author Peter Schuurman) Angela Reitsma Bick will candidly describe some of the triggers that have stimulated a “quiet deconstruction” of Christian faith in Canada. What long-held aspects of Christian faith are being questioned\, and why? Plenty of space will be given to facilitated small group conversation around postures and long-term approaches to foster resilient Christian faith. Expect to wonder together about the blessing of being ‘undone’ in Christ who makes all things new. \nAbout Angela\nAngela Reitsma Bick is an award-winning journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Christian Courier\, an independent Canadian publication which has deftly navigated the unceasingly-tumultuous news industry. \nNote: this workshop is co-sponsored by New Leaf Press as part of their western Canada book tour bringing the insights of Blessed are the Undone to churches and Christian schools from the prairies to Vancouver Island. Books will be available for sale at this event. \nWant to come with your council or other leadership ministry group? Contact Wilma van der Leek: wilma@crc1life.ca
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/blessed-are-the-undone-a-workshop-on-leadership-and-blessing-in-the-face-of-changing-christian-faith/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Life":MAILTO:office@crc1life.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20250501T151724Z
CREATED:20250501T151126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T151724Z
UID:10000483-1748358000-1748361600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Nurturing Faith Across Generations: understanding the Spiritual Characteristics of Children\, Teens\, and Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the spiritual landscape of children\, teens\, and young adults can be both rewarding and challenging. Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the spiritual characteristics of children\, teens\, and young adults. This session is designed for children\, youth and young adult ministry leaders\, teachers\, coordinators and pastors seeking to deepen their understanding of children\, youth and young adults’ experience and grow in faith at different developmental stages.​ You’ll gain valuable tools to support and guide the next generation in their faith journey.​\n \nHere is the Spiritual Characteristics Resource that will be presented. \nPresenter: Jill Benson\, Thrive Faith Formation Resource Developer and Ron DeVries\, Thrive Youth and Young Adult Connector \nHost: Liz Tolkamp\, Thrive Regional Connector Canada West and 1Life curator for Faith Formation \n 
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/nurturing-faith-across-generations-understanding-the-spiritual-characteristics-of-children-teens-and-young-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20250402T233646Z
CREATED:20250402T212226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T233646Z
UID:10000478-1747247400-1747254600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Equipping Young Minds: Faith\, Doubt and the Gospel on a University Campus
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/equipping-young-minds-faith-doubt-and-the-gospel-on-a-university-campus/
LOCATION:Hope Community Church\, 18625 Fraser Hwy\, Surrey\, BC\, V3S 8E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T180000
DTSTAMP:20250423T164942Z
CREATED:20250423T164933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T164942Z
UID:10000479-1747240200-1747245600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Hope in Hospitality: A Faith-Based Conversation on Welcoming the Stranger
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event is designed not only to inform\, but to connect us in a deeper\, more grace-filled way. It is an opportunity to hear timely updates\, explore our shared biblical call to welcome the stranger\, and—perhaps most importantly—talk with one another in a spirit of respectful curiosity and faith. Through facilitated small group discussions\, we hope to foster understanding and inspire fresh imagination for what a faithful\, hope-filled response can look like in our communities.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/finding-hope-in-hospitality-a-faith-based-conversation-on-welcoming-the-stranger/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Mercy & Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250512T210000
DTSTAMP:20250501T153930Z
CREATED:20250429T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153930Z
UID:10000482-1747078200-1747083600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Giving Voice to Brokenness: a theology of joy and lament
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores the paradoxical relationship between joy and suffering\, considering biblical\, theological\, and pastoral perspectives on lament as a necessary practice for spiritual health. Drawing on Scripture\, theology\, and lived experience\, we will examine how lament shapes authentic worship\, fosters communal solidarity\, and reframes mental health struggles within the life of faith. \nFacilitator: John Swinton \nHost: Regent College Evening Public Lectures
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/giving-voice-to-brokenness-a-theology-of-joy-and-lament/
LOCATION:Regent College Chapel\, 5800 University Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 2E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20240916T215904Z
CREATED:20240916T215045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T215904Z
UID:10000451-1746646200-1746651600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Hearts Exchanged
DESCRIPTION:This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. \nFacilitator: Liz Tolkamp \nIn-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC \nTarget Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/hearts-exchanged/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Mercy & Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="CRCNA":MAILTO:info@crcna.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250501T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000461-1746124200-1746131400@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Online & In-person Bible Reading Cohorts: Old Testament
DESCRIPTION:Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn\, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament \n\n\nOn-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday of the month\, 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nIn-person Cohort (for those in the lower mainland) at 1Life learning hub 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30-8:30 p.m.\n\n  \nContact Wilma van der Leek (wilma@crc1life.ca) for more information and availability.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/online-in-person-bible-reading-cohorts-old-testament/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250414T193000
DTSTAMP:20250402T211451Z
CREATED:20250402T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T211451Z
UID:10000477-1744655400-1744659000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s conversation\, we will begin by looking at the meditation published on the front page of the April Christian Courier: Resurrection in Ruins by Brian Walsh. Then we’ll consider fresh observations and responses to CC’s survey about the future of the CRC in Canada. Are there hopeful signs in the midst of the sorrowful splinterings within our churches? How are some of the churches in Alberta seeing things? \nFor Christian Courier online\, go to: https://www.christiancourier.ca \n\nChristian Courier is accessible in paper copies as well as on-line.  Consider subscribing  – if your church is interested in having paper copies\, please reach out here. \n\n  \nFor more info & a Zoom link\, contact: nvlettinga@yahoo.ca \nFacilitators: Neil & Virginia Lettinga
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/lets-talk-about-it-on-line-zoom-conversation-group-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000460-1743705000-1743712200@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Online & In-person Bible Reading Cohorts: Old Testament
DESCRIPTION:Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn\, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament \n\n\nOn-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday of the month\, 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nIn-person Cohort (for those in the lower mainland) at 1Life learning hub 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30-8:30 p.m.\n\n  \nContact Wilma van der Leek (wilma@crc1life.ca) for more information and availability.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/online-in-person-bible-reading-cohorts-old-testament/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T210000
DTSTAMP:20240916T215904Z
CREATED:20240916T215045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T215904Z
UID:10000450-1743622200-1743627600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Hearts Exchanged
DESCRIPTION:This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. \nFacilitator: Liz Tolkamp \nIn-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC \nTarget Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/hearts-exchanged/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Mercy & Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="CRCNA":MAILTO:info@crcna.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250331T203000
DTSTAMP:20250325T190049Z
CREATED:20250325T190049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T190049Z
UID:10000475-1743445800-1743453000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Young Adult Dinner with David and Mary Kromminga
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young adult wondering “what is next” for you?  \nReserve your spot at the table for a meal and presentation with Resonate missionaries – Berlin\, GER – David Kromminga and Mary Buteyn. Come and hear about their ministry with newcomers to Berlin\, many of them refugees and most of them young adults. Learn about how you can experience God at work in Berlin and bring back what you learned for mission in your own community. \nHost: Liz Tolkamp\, Thrive Regional Connector
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/young-adult-dinner-with-david-and-mary-kromminga/
LOCATION:Willoughby Church\, 20525 72 Ave\, Langley\, BC\, V2Y 1T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Global Mission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250324T193000
DTSTAMP:20250228T193531Z
CREATED:20250228T193531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T193531Z
UID:10000474-1742841000-1742844600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:What can we learn about ourselves from the survey that the Christian Courier put out last month? An amazing number of people responded and there is a lot to talk about! Survey-inspired articles expand on how respondents feel about the future of the CRC in Canada and whether respondents support a distinct Canadian CRC. A short story by Allan Romkema (“Why listen when you have all the answers?”) coordinates well with CC’s musings over the answers they received. \nFor Christian Courier online\, go to: https://www.christiancourier.ca \n\nChristian Courier is accessible in paper copies as well as on-line.  Consider subscribing  – if your church is interested in having paper copies\, please reach out here. \n\n  \nFor more info & a Zoom link\, contact: nvlettinga@yahoo.ca \nFacilitators: Neil & Virginia Lettinga
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/lets-talk-about-it-on-line-zoom-conversation-group-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000459-1741285800-1741293000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Online & In-person Bible Reading Cohorts: Old Testament
DESCRIPTION:Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn\, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament \n\n\nOn-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday of the month\, 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nIn-person Cohort (for those in the lower mainland) at 1Life learning hub 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30-8:30 p.m.\n\n  \nContact Wilma van der Leek (wilma@crc1life.ca) for more information and availability.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/online-in-person-bible-reading-cohorts-old-testament/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
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