God’s call to justice, and our walk as faithful citizens in this world, inspires passionate debate. Sometimes these debates descend into polarization that sounds like: “Its Us vs. Them… and them are "no-good-evil-doers.” In this workshop we'll discuss mutual respect as salt and light Christian witness in today's political climate. We'll share stories, draw on... 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 »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Make Reconciliation Possible is a three-day equipping retreat with Healing Hearts Transforming Nations (HHTN) based on healing experiences from areas of global conflict. It will set you on a path of healing and reconciliation. July 30-Aug 3 on Bowen Island, B.C. Supported by Peace and Reconciliation Network, Resonate Global Mission, CRC Race Relations, CRC Office... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Join other elders, deacons, church staff and ministry leaders at a one day teaching, prayer and encouragement leadership conference.
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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 »
Join us as we explore the crucial topic of Trauma Informed Response in the Church. This in-person workshop will take place on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church at 9165 160 Street, Surrey, BC V4N 2X7. There are 2 time options to chose from. 12:30-3pm OR 6:30-9pm. Beverages & snacks will be... Read more »
Join us as we explore the crucial topic of Trauma Informed Response in the Church. This in-person workshop will take place on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church at 9165 160 Street, Surrey, BC V4N 2X7. There are 2 time options to chose from. 12:30-3pm OR 6:30-9pm. Beverages & snacks will be... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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 »
This interactive webinar will provide an overview of the disability words and concepts you should know and provide ideas to help your church be more welcoming and accessible for people with disabilities. We will discuss essential insights into how to live into the motto that "Everybody Belongs, Everybody Serves!" For more information, contact Pastor Johannes... Read more »
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Join the 1Life learning hub team for a quiet oasis of seeking God’s face in scripture, conversation & song. Allow the Sabbath to arrive early. This will be a participatory hour of prayer where listening & stillness are valued.... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Join the 1Life learning hub team for a quiet oasis of seeking God’s face in scripture, conversation & song. Allow the Sabbath to arrive early. This will be a participatory hour of prayer where listening & stillness are valued.... Read more »
Join us from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for the following lectures: January 22 (Kendall Vanderslice on Building Community as We Eat) January 23 (Lydia Dugdale on The Lost Art of Dying) February 1 (Timothy Dalyrymple on Artificial Intelligence & the Future of the Church). As in previous years, the entire January series can also... Read more »
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 Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Join us from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for the following lectures: January 22 (Kendall Vanderslice on Building Community as We Eat) January 23 (Lydia Dugdale on The Lost Art of Dying) February 1 (Timothy Dalyrymple on Artificial Intelligence & the Future of the Church). As in previous years, the entire January series can also... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Join us from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for the following lectures: January 22 (Kendall Vanderslice on Building Community as We Eat) January 23 (Lydia Dugdale on The Lost Art of Dying) February 1 (Timothy Dalyrymple on Artificial Intelligence & the Future of the Church). As in previous years, the entire January series can also... Read more »
Join Dena Nicolai and others involved in welcoming refugees on Saturday, February 3 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am at First CRC for a morning of discussion around the urgent need for housing for refugee claimants and what we can do to address this need collectively. This event is free but we ask you to... Read more »
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Join the 1Life learning hub team for a quiet oasis of seeking God’s face in scripture, conversation & song. Allow the Sabbath to arrive early. This will be a participatory hour of prayer where listening & stillness are valued.... Read more »
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 Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Join the 1Life learning hub team for a quiet oasis of seeking God’s face in scripture, conversation & song. Allow the Sabbath to arrive early. This will be a participatory hour of prayer where listening & stillness are valued.... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Long-time Christian Reformed university chaplains Neil & Virginia Lettinga love building Christian community through conversational learning. Join the Lettingas on Zoom for this "trial balloon" conversation responding to the Spring 2024 issue of Comment magazine (available on-line at https://comment.org/) Comment magazine is a seasonal magazine covering topics relating to public theology. It’s a magazine that... 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 »
Come to find out about how churches can help to strategically address the housing crisis In these two days, we will engage with a theology of land … on unceded territories, hear multiple short stories of creative land utilization and development, and equip you with a process to lead your own church or churches in... Read more »
First CRC Vancouver is hosting a Reimagining Church Properties Conference on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13. Tuesday evening, 7 pm, is also a stand-alone lecture called Church Redevelopment & Reconciliation: An Indigenous & Settler Perspective with Keynote lecturer Adrian Jacobs, Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation (in the CRC Canada). Resonate Western Mission is also a sponsor. I know this... Read more »
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 Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Inspired by ancient traditions of telling the gospel story visually in glass, stone and paint, Tapestry Mundy Park commissioned 5 artists (Joy Banks, Anselmo Swan, Troy Terpstra, Lianna Klassen & Bear Barnetson) to create works based on the main movements of the Biblical story. Over wine & cheese, join the artists and the Tap Mundy... Read more »
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Join the 1Life learning hub team for a quiet oasis of seeking God’s face in scripture, conversation & song. Allow the Sabbath to arrive early. This will be a participatory hour of prayer where listening & stillness are valued.... Read more »
Join Christian Stewardship Consultant Bill Murray and learn how to plan or update your Will and Estate documents, explore distribution options to family and charity, maximize and simplify your current charitable giving. Facilitator: Bill Murray, consultant, CSS Host: 1Life
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 Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Long-time Christian Reformed university chaplains Neil & Virginia Lettinga love building Christian community through conversational learning. Join the Lettingas on Zoom for this "trial balloon" conversation responding to the Spring 2024 issue of Comment magazine (available on-line at https://comment.org/) Comment magazine is a seasonal magazine covering topics relating to public theology. It’s a magazine that... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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. Facilitator: David Den Haan (Thrive Ministry Consultant for Council and Church Leadership
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Join the 1Life learning hub team for a quiet oasis of seeking God’s face in scripture, conversation & song. Allow the Sabbath to arrive early. This will be a participatory hour of prayer where listening & stillness are valued.... Read more »
You’re invited to join this beautiful Pentecost depiction of Revelation 7, where ‘every nation, tribe and language” brings its praise and worship to God. Location: New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. Burnaby
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 Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Reserve a seat at the table ($25/plate) for a fabulous Greek dinner and presentation with Resonate missionary-in-Greece, Hannah van der Kamp. Hannah’s work on the island of Lesvos, Greece is to provide much-needed English language training to displaced people in the huge refugee camp of Mavrovouni. As a new Resonate partner, Hannah is looking for partners... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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 Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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. Facilitator: Wilma van der Leek Target Audience: Anyone with experience of or desire for contemplative prayer For more info and to sign up,... Read more »
This training will provide support to children's ministry leaders using the Dwell Curriculum. Jill will share a variety of resources that will help the pastors/directors/coordinators run their specific Dwell programs. There will also be time to ask questions and connect with one another to share ideas and best practices. Facilitator: Jill Benson Dwell Curriculum Developer... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Participants who come together during Gather will share stories of where and how God is at work in our churches and discern where God is leading us in renewed mission. Participants will leave prepared to share these stories with people in their congregations and communities.
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.
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
Thrive is hosting a series of three roundtable conversations focusing on accessibility in worship and children's ministry with the goal of learning together, sharing resources, and brainstorming helpful and sustainable practices.
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Contemplative prayer is the response of our hearts to the invitation we often hear throughout Scripture to “seek God’s face.” (1Ch 16:11, 2Ch 7:14, Ps, 24:6, Hos. 5:15) This rich, quiet prayer arises from the deep desire to be... Read more »
Thrive is hosting a series of three roundtable conversations focusing on accessibility in worship and children's ministry with the goal of learning together, sharing resources, and brainstorming helpful and sustainable practices.
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
Thrive is hosting a series of three roundtable conversations focusing on accessibility in worship and children's ministry with the goal of learning together, sharing resources, and brainstorming helpful and sustainable practices.
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Contemplative prayer is the response of our hearts to the invitation we often hear throughout Scripture to “seek God’s face.” (1Ch 16:11, 2Ch 7:14, Ps, 24:6, Hos. 5:15) This rich, quiet prayer arises from the deep desire to be... Read more »
This workshop will help you to demystify justice by exploring how the bible talks about peace, justice, and mercy, and identify assets in your local communities that you can build on to develop your own action plans, embodying the call to be peacemakers and doers of justice in your local contexts. Facilitator: Cindy Stover Justice Mobilizer... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
With articles about Toward CRC Canada, Better Together, the Lausanne Conference and Anglican/Lutheran climate action collaboration, November’s Christian Courier will be the focus for our discussion as we talk about what pulls us apart and what draws us together these days as churches, denominations and individuals. How are we doing, responding to the centrifugal and... Read more »
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
"My heart says of God, Seek his face! Your face, LORD, I will seek” (Ps. 27:8) Contemplative prayer is the response of our hearts to the invitation we often hear throughout Scripture to “seek God’s face.” (1Ch 16:11, 2Ch 7:14, Ps, 24:6, Hos. 5:15) This rich, quiet prayer arises from the deep desire to be... Read more »
Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30am PST, the 1Life team gathers at Fleetwood CRC and/or online. You are welcome to join us. RSVP for links and/or address here.
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
As an Israeli citizen and a Palestinian Christian with 30 years experience in reconciliation work in the Middle East, Dr. Salim Munayer's perspectives will invite you to think, pray and respond with Christ's love and care in the face of turmoil and injustice. Explore the current experiences of Middle East Christians and learn about the... Read more »
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
What is faith deconstruction? Is it good? Bad? Indifferent? How do you understand it? Jessica Schut’s January Christian Courier article “God is in the Searching: my 'Heretics' Group' and other faithful journeys with Christ” will be the starting point of this conversation. For Christian Courier online go to: https://www.christiancourier.ca Christian Courier is accessible on-line as... Read more »
Join us on Saturday, February 1 at 9 am at The Gathering Church (2285 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford) for a morning of myth busting, story-sharing and public discussion about the call of the Gospel with regard to the stranger and refugee. This event is sponsored by the Network of Churches Welcoming Refugees, which includes a number of Christian Reformed... Read more »
Facilitator: Dena Nicolai, Chaplain & Refugee Support Mobilizer BC Classes Resources referenced in the webinar: About the church’s calling to justice & mercy: Diaconal Ministries, World Renew Work of the People: Migratory God video prayer Advocacy 101 booklet: a collaboration between World Renew, the Centre for Public Dialogue, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and the Centre for... Read more »
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
With a theme of gratitude for the many divine and human interventions in her storied life, author Mary Kooy will give a short reading from her memoir. Expect joy, sharing and a cup of tea. Facilitator: Martin Contant Host: Fleetwood CRC & 1Life learning hub
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Facilitator: Rachel Vroege, Diaconal Ministries Canada West & Amanda Lockitch, Disability without Poverty Resources referenced in the webinar: about the church’s calling to justice & mercy: Diaconal Ministries, World Renew about disability without poverty: Disability Without Poverty Disability without Poverty Podcast Episode 7 with Sandra Pronteau: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/podcast/episode/episode-7-sandra-pronteau Write a letter to your MP through our #GuaranteeTheBenefit... Read more »
Why are CRC pastors who have loved their congregations and the CRC identity now leaving? What exactly is happening? Could your pastor be considering this? How does this change a denomination? Our conversation will start with two articles from the February issue of Christian Courier: “Re-sign or Resign” by Mike Borgert and a piece by Meghan Kort presenting the experiences and... Read more »
Facilitator: Caroline Short, First Vancouver CRC, Synodical Task Force Member, Medically Assisted Suicide Given the availability, public endorsement, and potential expansion of MAiD in Canada, what does Christian living and dying look like? This webinar will consider the situations MAiD seeks to resolve and the Christian view of the value of life, responses to suffering... Read more »
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Facilitator: Steve Berkenpas, Lead pastor, Living Hope CRC To learn more: about the church’s calling to justice & mercy: Diaconal Ministries, World Renew about dementia care: Positive Approach to Care BOOKS Dementia: Living in the Memories of God by John Swinton John Swinton specializes in practical theology and has many years experience as a caregiver.... Read more »
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... Read more »
Are you a young adult wondering "what is next" for you? Reserve 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... Read more »
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
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... Read more »
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Join author & theologian Mark Glanville for a creative exploration of preaching and of communication in general. Mark’s jazz trio will perform; also actor Ben Corns on imaginative story-telling and artist Ella Ensheimer on illustrating Mark’s book. Facilitator & Host: Mark Glanville
This learning and action journey is designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. Facilitator: Liz Tolkamp In-person only at 1Life learning hub @ Fleetwood CRC Target Audience: anyone with minds and hearts open to learning about the challenges and opportunities of reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada.
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. Facilitator: John... Read more »
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,... Read more »
Join author & theologian Mark Glanville for a creative exploration of preaching and of communication in general. Mark’s jazz trio will perform; also actor Ben Corns on imaginative story-telling and artist Ella Ensheimer on illustrating Mark’s book. Facilitator & Host: Mark Glanville
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,... Read more »
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... Read more »
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 On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
You are invited to the annual Multicultural Worship Night at New Westminster CRC. Come to worship and witness a beautiful depiction of Revelation 7, where people from all nations, tribes, and languages come together to worship God. Location: New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. Burnaby
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your church flourish? This 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. Facilitator: Tom Jantzi, Director of Clergy Care, Shalem Mental Health Network; Anne Martin, Director of Restorative Practices
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your church flourish? This 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. Facilitator: Tom Jantzi, Director of Clergy Care, Shalem Mental Health Network; Anne Martin, Director of Restorative Practices
Instead of simply meeting needs, how can we empower people and communities to flourish? Join with Rachel Vroege for 5 evenings to rethink ministry and benevolence through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). We will engage learning and discussion on moving from charity to connection, recognizing strengths, and walking alongside others in meaningful ways.... Read more »
What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your church flourish? This 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. Facilitator: Tom Jantzi, Director of Clergy Care, Shalem Mental Health Network; Anne Martin, Director of Restorative Practices