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Call to Fasting and Prayer
Throughout the history of the church, extraordinary prayer and fasting have been an integral part of God’s people uniting together for renewed passion for God’s mission in the world. Both Thrive and Resonate are issuing a weekly call to pray and fast for renewal in the CRCNA, for God to raise up leaders, and for... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
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Journeying with your Church through Lent
OnlineWith the changing of the calendar comes the yearly invitation to think again about journeying well and deeply through Lent. Jesus’ wilderness temptations is the story that has shaped Lent from the very beginning. We will trace the narrative arc of Jesus’ baptism, time in the wilderness and early public ministry, exploring the significance of... Read more »
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Let’s Talk About It: On-line Zoom Conversation Group
OnlineJoin 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... Read more »
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Thriving Staff: Equipping churches to be better Employers
ZoomOver 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... Read more »
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Trauma Informed Response in the Church
New Life CRC (Abbotsford, BC) 35270 Delair Rd, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaOn average 2 of 5 congregants have experienced trauma. Trauma is a wound of the heart and mind that causes suffering. Our churches can become safe places to process & heal from trauma when churches & leaders are equipped to support those whom God puts in our paths & churches. Come learn about trauma, what... Read more »
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Trauma Informed Response in the Church
New Life CRC (Abbotsford, BC) 35270 Delair Rd, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaOn average 2 of 5 congregants have experienced trauma. Trauma is a wound of the heart and mind that causes suffering. Our churches can become safe places to process & heal from trauma when churches & leaders are equipped to support those whom God puts in our paths & churches. Come learn about trauma, what... Read more »
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Border Walk and Prayer Pilgrimage
Peace Arch Provincial Park Arch Border, BC-99, Surrey, BC, CanadaJoin the Journey Home community and other churches and agencies supporting refugees for a morning of learning, reflection, and solidarity at the Canada-US Border.
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Thriving Staff: Equipping churches to be better Employers
ZoomOver 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... Read more »
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Reckoning with Our Humanity: How Chronic Illness and Disability Tell Us Who We Are
Regent College Chapel 5800 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, CanadaChronic 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... Read more »
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An Evening with Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred
Nelson Avenue Community Church 5825 Nelson Ave, Burnaby, BC, CanadaNelson Avenue Community Church (5825 Nelson Ave, Burnaby) CRCNA 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. Rev. Dr. Aldred is a Cree theologian (Swan River Band, Treaty 8), first ordained in the Christian and... Read more »
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Upcoming Webinar: Good News for Whom? The Gospel and Canada’s Refugee System
ZoomGuest Speaker: Dena Nicolai If the gospel is meant to be good news, then what does that good news mean for the complex questions of refugee policy? This webinar will explore the current landscape of that policy in Canada and engage participants in discussion of how followers of Jesus can be voices of hope and... Read more »
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Theology Conversation Cohort
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church 9165 160st, Surrey, BC, Canada