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SUMMARY:LDN 2022-23
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever\, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC CRCs. \nNeeding more info? Contact our LDN facilitator\, Wilma van der Leek
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/ldn-2022-23/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:Fleetwood CRC or East Hill CRC
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Development Network (LDN)":MAILTO:bcldn.contact@bcldn.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230531T130000
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CREATED:20230426T230951Z
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SUMMARY:The Bridge App: where life happens better together
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about The Bridge App? Are you wondering how your church can get started in using this app and how it can benefit your church like it already is doing for over 60% of the Christian Reformed Churches in Canada? Discover how The Bridge App values of relational\, missional and local can serve you and your local church with emphasis on the ministry priorities of your congregation. \nLearn more here \nWatch a video about the app here \nFacilitators: Dorothy Vandersteen and Ken Bosveld
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/the-bridge-app-where-life-happens-better-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230916T083000
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CREATED:20230824T214758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T215143Z
UID:10000300-1694853000-1694878200@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:CRC BCSE Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join other elders\, deacons\, church staff and ministry leaders at a one day teaching\, prayer and encouragement leadership conference.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/leadership-conference/
LOCATION:New Life CRC (Abbotsford\, BC)\, 35270 Delair Rd\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V3G 2E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240122T203000
DTSTAMP:20231130T172820Z
CREATED:20231129T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T172820Z
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SUMMARY:A Strange New World: ON-LINE New Testament Reading and Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group \nJoin the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried discussion about the tender\, tough\, and even strange claims of the New Testament. Jesus didn’t come\, after all\, to answer the questions we thought were most important! With the help of an artful\, engaging textbook\, and the insights of fellow readers\, participants will learn again what it means to remain in the company of Jesus\, especially in tumultuous times. \nFirst time or long-time readers of the N.T. equally welcome! LDN alumni may find this group a particularly needful time of refreshment and re-connection \n\nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek (MA\, Regent College; BC LDN)\nLocation: Online\nSchedule: Starting Monday\, January 22\, every 4th Monday of the month\, ending on Monday\, June 24\nTarget Audience: council members; small group leaders; all in need of spiritual refreshment and grounding in scripture; LDN alumni especially welcome\n\nFor more info\, contact Wilma at wilma@crc1life.ca
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/a-strange-new-world-on-line-new-testament-reading-and-discussion-group/2024-01-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240226T203000
DTSTAMP:20231130T172820Z
CREATED:20231129T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T172820Z
UID:10000409-1708972200-1708979400@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:A Strange New World: ON-LINE New Testament Reading and Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group \nJoin the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried discussion about the tender\, tough\, and even strange claims of the New Testament. Jesus didn’t come\, after all\, to answer the questions we thought were most important! With the help of an artful\, engaging textbook\, and the insights of fellow readers\, participants will learn again what it means to remain in the company of Jesus\, especially in tumultuous times. \nFirst time or long-time readers of the N.T. equally welcome! LDN alumni may find this group a particularly needful time of refreshment and re-connection \n\nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek (MA\, Regent College; BC LDN)\nLocation: Online\nSchedule: Starting Monday\, January 22\, every 4th Monday of the month\, ending on Monday\, June 24\nTarget Audience: council members; small group leaders; all in need of spiritual refreshment and grounding in scripture; LDN alumni especially welcome\n\nFor more info\, contact Wilma at wilma@crc1life.ca
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/a-strange-new-world-on-line-new-testament-reading-and-discussion-group/2024-02-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T203000
DTSTAMP:20231130T172820Z
CREATED:20231129T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T172820Z
UID:10000410-1711391400-1711398600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:A Strange New World: ON-LINE New Testament Reading and Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group \nJoin the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried discussion about the tender\, tough\, and even strange claims of the New Testament. Jesus didn’t come\, after all\, to answer the questions we thought were most important! With the help of an artful\, engaging textbook\, and the insights of fellow readers\, participants will learn again what it means to remain in the company of Jesus\, especially in tumultuous times. \nFirst time or long-time readers of the N.T. equally welcome! LDN alumni may find this group a particularly needful time of refreshment and re-connection \n\nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek (MA\, Regent College; BC LDN)\nLocation: Online\nSchedule: Starting Monday\, January 22\, every 4th Monday of the month\, ending on Monday\, June 24\nTarget Audience: council members; small group leaders; all in need of spiritual refreshment and grounding in scripture; LDN alumni especially welcome\n\nFor more info\, contact Wilma at wilma@crc1life.ca
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/a-strange-new-world-on-line-new-testament-reading-and-discussion-group/2024-03-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T203000
DTSTAMP:20231130T172820Z
CREATED:20231129T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T172820Z
UID:10000411-1713810600-1713817800@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:A Strange New World: ON-LINE New Testament Reading and Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group \nJoin the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried discussion about the tender\, tough\, and even strange claims of the New Testament. Jesus didn’t come\, after all\, to answer the questions we thought were most important! With the help of an artful\, engaging textbook\, and the insights of fellow readers\, participants will learn again what it means to remain in the company of Jesus\, especially in tumultuous times. \nFirst time or long-time readers of the N.T. equally welcome! LDN alumni may find this group a particularly needful time of refreshment and re-connection \n\nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek (MA\, Regent College; BC LDN)\nLocation: Online\nSchedule: Starting Monday\, January 22\, every 4th Monday of the month\, ending on Monday\, June 24\nTarget Audience: council members; small group leaders; all in need of spiritual refreshment and grounding in scripture; LDN alumni especially welcome\n\nFor more info\, contact Wilma at wilma@crc1life.ca
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/a-strange-new-world-on-line-new-testament-reading-and-discussion-group/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T140000
DTSTAMP:20240424T145746Z
CREATED:20240419T231934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T145746Z
UID:10000427-1714739400-1714744800@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:The CRCNA Landscape: Observations & Encouragements for Council Chairs & Clerks
DESCRIPTION:Join Dave Den Haan for a conversation about some key observations in the current CRC landscape. Come expecting to be encouraged and supported in your role as church council chair or clerk.\n \nFacilitator: David Den Haan (Thrive Ministry Consultant for Council and Church Leadership
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/the-crcna-landscape-observations-encouragements-for-council-chairs-clerks/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="CRCNA":MAILTO:info@crcna.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240520T203000
DTSTAMP:20231130T172820Z
CREATED:20231129T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T172820Z
UID:10000412-1716229800-1716237000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:A Strange New World: ON-LINE New Testament Reading and Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group \nJoin the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried discussion about the tender\, tough\, and even strange claims of the New Testament. Jesus didn’t come\, after all\, to answer the questions we thought were most important! With the help of an artful\, engaging textbook\, and the insights of fellow readers\, participants will learn again what it means to remain in the company of Jesus\, especially in tumultuous times. \nFirst time or long-time readers of the N.T. equally welcome! LDN alumni may find this group a particularly needful time of refreshment and re-connection \n\nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek (MA\, Regent College; BC LDN)\nLocation: Online\nSchedule: Starting Monday\, January 22\, every 4th Monday of the month\, ending on Monday\, June 24\nTarget Audience: council members; small group leaders; all in need of spiritual refreshment and grounding in scripture; LDN alumni especially welcome\n\nFor more info\, contact Wilma at wilma@crc1life.ca
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/a-strange-new-world-on-line-new-testament-reading-and-discussion-group/2024-05-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T203000
DTSTAMP:20231130T172820Z
CREATED:20231129T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T172820Z
UID:10000413-1719253800-1719261000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:A Strange New World: ON-LINE New Testament Reading and Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group \nJoin the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried discussion about the tender\, tough\, and even strange claims of the New Testament. Jesus didn’t come\, after all\, to answer the questions we thought were most important! With the help of an artful\, engaging textbook\, and the insights of fellow readers\, participants will learn again what it means to remain in the company of Jesus\, especially in tumultuous times. \nFirst time or long-time readers of the N.T. equally welcome! LDN alumni may find this group a particularly needful time of refreshment and re-connection \n\nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek (MA\, Regent College; BC LDN)\nLocation: Online\nSchedule: Starting Monday\, January 22\, every 4th Monday of the month\, ending on Monday\, June 24\nTarget Audience: council members; small group leaders; all in need of spiritual refreshment and grounding in scripture; LDN alumni especially welcome\n\nFor more info\, contact Wilma at wilma@crc1life.ca
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/a-strange-new-world-on-line-new-testament-reading-and-discussion-group/2024-06-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240729T200000
DTSTAMP:20240625T002400Z
CREATED:20240624T234937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T002400Z
UID:10000430-1722279600-1722283200@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:On-line Planning Session for Evening Prayer\, Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:1Life evening prayer is moving on-line this fall. We’d love for you to bring your ideas\, longings & experiences to a discussion on how best to gather for contemplative prayer in 2024-25. \nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek\nTarget Audience: Anyone with experience of or desire for contemplative prayer \nFor more info and to sign up\, contact: Wilma van der Leek (wilma@crc1life.ca).
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/on-line-planning-session-for-evening-prayer-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Life":MAILTO:office@crc1life.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20240625T003046Z
CREATED:20240625T003026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T003046Z
UID:10000432-1726876800-1726963199@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:A Vision For A Flourishing Church For Our Time
DESCRIPTION:Join with CRC church ministry leaders for this one-day conference sponsored by churches in the Fraser Valley. The conference includes a main session with speaker Michael Goheen and two break out sessions include such topics as safe church\, church governance\, pastoral care\, crucial conversations\, missions\, diaconal and mercy ministries\, and more.
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/a-vision-for-a-flourishing-church-for-our-time/
LOCATION:New Life CRC (Abbotsford\, BC)\, 35270 Delair Rd\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V3G 2E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Global Mission,Gospel Proclamation & Worship,Mercy & Justice,Servant Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000454-1727980200-1727987400@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/2024-10-03/
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:20241107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241107T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000455-1731004200-1731011400@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/2024-11-07/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crc1life.ca/wp-content/uploads/52674975.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000456-1733423400-1733430600@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/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crc1life.ca/wp-content/uploads/52674975.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250102T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000457-1735842600-1735849800@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/2025-01-02/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crc1life.ca/wp-content/uploads/52674975.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T233616Z
CREATED:20240918T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T233616Z
UID:10000458-1738866600-1738873800@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/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:In-person & Online\, 9165 160st\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 2X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Servant Leadership
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crc1life.ca/wp-content/uploads/52674975.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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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: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: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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20251218T004330Z
CREATED:20251029T233359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T004330Z
UID:10000506-1769540400-1769544000@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Thriving Staff: Equipping churches to be better Employers
DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, churches have come to rely more and more on paid staff\, particularly part-time paid staff\, to lead and sustain ministries. But churches are often under-prepared to be good employers of those staff. In this webinar\, Sean Baker will share some of the main insights gained from putting together Employment Essentials\, a resource to equip churches to be effective employers. \nLearn more here. \nFacilitator: Sean Baker\, Ministry Consultant with Thrive
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/thriving-staff-equipping-churches-to-be-better-employers/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T140000
DTSTAMP:20251218T004330Z
CREATED:20251029T233359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T004330Z
UID:10000513-1770210000-1770213600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Thriving Staff: Equipping churches to be better Employers
DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, churches have come to rely more and more on paid staff\, particularly part-time paid staff\, to lead and sustain ministries. But churches are often under-prepared to be good employers of those staff. In this webinar\, Sean Baker will share some of the main insights gained from putting together Employment Essentials\, a resource to equip churches to be effective employers. \nLearn more here. \nFacilitator: Sean Baker\, Ministry Consultant with Thrive
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/thriving-staff-equipping-churches-to-be-better-employers/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260123T004637Z
CREATED:20260122T221919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T004637Z
UID:10000517-1770402600-1770413400@crc1life.ca
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:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T060234Z
CREATED:20260916T231656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T060234Z
UID:10000592-1794040200-1794063600@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Step In/Step Out: a one day conference to equip and energize you with a plan for how your church can step into the CRCNA church planting initiative
DESCRIPTION:Your church is being asked to send 4-6 members for a day of Spirit-led discernment on Saturday\, November 7. \nKeynote speaker\, Victor Ko\, will share his story of what it looks like to spend a life faithfully raising up leaders and workers who have a passion for the biblical call to mission and who recognize that a discipled life of faith is a life of service. \nGuided workshops and working time will help your team dig deeper into where God is leading your church. \nPrayerfully consider who from your church should be sent and tasked with bringing back to your church a possible first step of God’s call on your congregation to prayer\, to discipleship and to sending. \nRegistration information coming soon. \nFacilitator: Resonate Global Mission and Diaconal Ministries Canada
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/step-in-step-up-a-one-day-gathering-to-explore-and-be-equipped-to-take-up-the-newly-adopted-crc-na-church-planting-initiative/
LOCATION:Tapestry Mundy Park\, 2699 Austin Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 7B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Global Mission,Gospel Proclamation & Worship,Mercy & Justice,Servant Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270121
DTSTAMP:20260917T002141Z
CREATED:20260916T232321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002141Z
UID:10000593-1800230400-1800489599@crc1life.ca
SUMMARY:Prayer Retreat for Church Administrators
DESCRIPTION:“Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31) This time away at Rivendell Retreat Centre on Bowen Island is designed specifically for the hands and hearts that do so much to keep our churches running. Participants can expect a private room\, good food\, and an easy rhythm of times together and times alone. \nTo learn more or reserve a spot\, contact Wilma van der Leek: wilma@crc1life.ca \nFacilitator: Wilma van der Leek\, 1Life learning hub
URL:https://crc1life.ca/event/prayer-retreat-for-church-administrators/
LOCATION:Rivendell Retreat Centre\, 600 Rivendell Dr\, Bowen Island\, BC\, V0N 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Servant Leadership
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