Morning Prayer with 1Life Team
In-person & Online 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaEvery 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.
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Online & In-person Bible Reading Cohorts: Old Testament
In-person & Online 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaListening 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 »
Journey of Peace Evening with Dr. Salim Munayer (Peace & Reconciliation Network)
New Life CRC (Abbotsford, BC) 35270 Delair Rd, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaAs 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 »
Online & In-person Bible Reading Cohorts: Old Testament
In-person & Online 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaListening 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 »
Hearts Exchanged
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaThis 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.
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
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 »
Why Welcome Refugee Claimants?
The Gathering Church 2285 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaJoin 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 »
Refugee Welcome Amidst Changing Canadian Immigration Policy
OnlineFacilitator: 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 »
Hearts Exchanged
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaThis 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.
How Did I Get Here? an immigrant’s odyssey book launch with Mary Kooy
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaWith 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
Online & In-person Bible Reading Cohorts: Old Testament
In-person & Online 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, CanadaListening 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 »
Disability without Poverty
OnlineFacilitator: 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 »
Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineWhy 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 »
Reflecting on MAiD: how can we remain faithful in our living and dying?
OnlineFacilitator: 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 »