Bible Discovery Workshop – In-Person
As we come out of a pandemic, consider the opportunities that are available as people in our neighbourhoods are searching for truth and direction in these challenging times. Could this... Read more »
As we come out of a pandemic, consider the opportunities that are available as people in our neighbourhoods are searching for truth and direction in these challenging times. Could this... Read more »
As we come out of a pandemic, consider the opportunities that are available as people in our neighbourhoods are searching for truth and direction in these challenging times. Could this... Read more »
Every first and third 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... 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)... Read more »
1Life Foundations will be offered on-line to a cohort of participants committed to attending the six workshops and sharing what they’ve learned with their communities. The strength of the on-line... 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 training will introduce ministry leaders to a practical framework and theological vision for growing and leading restorative congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate listening circles while... Read more »
Come join in a morning of food, peer interaction, and three short talks with round-table discussion to get a taste of how to be better equipped theologically to lead and... Read more »
Every first and third 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... 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)... Read more »
1Life Foundations will be offered on-line to a cohort of participants committed to attending the six workshops and sharing what they’ve learned with their communities. The strength of the on-line format... Read more »
This webinar will cover the basics of responding to an abuse allegation and will include the following : Framing the Situation Definitions and the Power and Control Wheel The Many... 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 and third 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... 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)... 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 in the conversation about the Disability Concerns book of the year, My Body Is Not a Prayer Request, by Amy Kenny. In her just-published book, Kenny discusses ways the... Read more »
The worship symposium held yearly at Calvin University in Grand Rapids is an inspiring event for worship leaders. But it takes a bit of effort and expense to get there.... Read more »
Join in the conversation about the Disability Concerns book of the year, My Body Is Not a Prayer Request, by Amy Kenny. In her just-published book, Kenny discusses ways the... Read more »
Every first and third 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... Read more »
Join in the conversation about the Disability Concerns book of the year, My Body Is Not a Prayer Request, by Amy Kenny. In her just-published book, Kenny discusses ways the... 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)... Read more »
1Life Foundations will be offered on-line to a cohort of participants committed to attending the six workshops and sharing what they’ve learned with their communities. The strength of the on-line format... Read more »
Join in the conversation about the Disability Concerns book of the year, My Body Is Not a Prayer Request, by Amy Kenny. In her just-published book, Kenny discusses ways the... 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.
Worship and learning together around topics connected to Christian public worship. This ecumenical conference will: Gather together worshipers from across Canada, the US, and beyond Bring together people from a... Read more »
Build your church's knowledge and capacity to bear witness to the love of God among one of the world's most vulnerable displaced groups. At this gathering, you will engage with... Read more »
Circle of Grace is a Christian safe environment curriculum used and promoted in the CRCNA that helps teach the value of positive relationships with God and others. Circle of Grace... Read more »
Stewardship is the faithful management of all that God has entrusted to us so that creation and all who live in it may flourish. It involves understanding that everything we... Read more »
Every first and third 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... 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)... 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... Read more »
1Life Foundations will be offered on-line to a cohort of participants committed to attending the six workshops and sharing what they’ve learned with their communities. The strength of the on-line format... Read more »
Stewardship is the faithful management of all that God has entrusted to us so that creation and all who live in it may flourish. It involves understanding that everything we... 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.
Churches are meant to be places where people can worship God and grow in faith – free from harm. For many it’s a place of pain, confusion, & hurt leading... Read more »
Churches are meant to be places where people can worship God and grow in faith – free from harm. For many it’s a place of pain, confusion, & hurt leading... Read more »
Stewardship is the faithful management of all that God has entrusted to us so that creation and all who live in it may flourish. It involves understanding that everything we... 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)... Read more »
1Life Foundations will be offered on-line to a cohort of participants committed to attending the six workshops and sharing what they’ve learned with their communities. The strength of the on-line format... Read more »
Stewardship is the faithful management of all that God has entrusted to us so that creation and all who live in it may flourish. It involves understanding that everything we... 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... Read more »
Participants will be introduced to FaithCARE’s vision and framework for restorative congregations. They will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions.... 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.
Come and engage in a "Church Now" webinar hosted by Vibrant Congregations. This conversation features Mike Goheen and Tim Sheridan as they introduce us to their recent book, Becoming a... 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)... Read more »
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... 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... 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... 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... 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)... 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)... 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... 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... 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,... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 &... 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... 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 &... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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,... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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.... Read more »
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... 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.
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... 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.... 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... Read more »
"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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read more »
"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... 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... 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.... 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... 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... Read more »
"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... 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.... 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... 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.... 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... Read more »
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... 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... 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:... 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... Read more »
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... 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.... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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 ... 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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... 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.... 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... 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... Read more »
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... 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... 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... Read more »
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... 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... 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.... 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,... Read more »
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... 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... Read more »
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... 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... Read more »
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... 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... Read more »
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... 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... Read more »
God invites our whole ‘inmost being’ to praise His holy name. Cares and struggles, hardships, fears, tears and doubts need to welcomed in worship as much as joy and thankfulness.... Read more »
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... Read more »
Join 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... Read more »
Join 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... Read more »
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... Read more »
A Rocha is an international Christian organization living out God’s calling to care for creation through scientific research, environmental education and community-based conversation. Their vision is for a hope-filled world... Read more »
A Rocha is an international Christian organization living out God’s calling to care for creation through scientific research, environmental education and community-based conversation. Their vision is for a hope-filled world... Read more »
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... Read more »
With 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... Read more »
Join 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... Read more »
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... Read more »
On 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 &... Read more »
On 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 &... Read more »
Join the Journey Home community and other churches and agencies supporting refugees for a morning of learning, reflection, and solidarity at the Canada-US Border.
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Nelson 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... Read more »
Guest 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... Read more »
Join 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... Read more »
Join us to chew over articles from the March issue of Christian Courier! We expect to start with the articles on page 1 and wonder together about whether faith... Read more »
We will be celebrating the 10 years of Dena Nicolai’s work as our Chaplain & Refugee Support Mobilizer work and communally discussing the future opportunities for that work to continue... Read more »
Join us to chew over articles from the April issue of Christian Courier! We expect to use the article on page 1 to help us wrestle with the difficulties... Read more »
Join Thrive, World Renew, and the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue for a bi-national four-part justice education series exploring immigration and refugee justice, food justice, climate justice, and gender... Read more »
Join the conversation exploring the themes in Andrew Root’s book, The End of Youth Ministry? to consider why youth ministry might be struggling and explore what churches may need to... Read more »
Please join Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), World Renew, and the Centre for Missional Leadership to celebrate the launch of CPJ's new book, A Renewed Canadian Welcome: Eleven Visions from Migrants and Advocates. We'll gather on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00... Read more »
Join Thrive, World Renew, and the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue for a bi-national four-part justice education series exploring immigration and refugee justice, food justice, climate justice, and gender... Read more »
Join the conversation exploring the themes in Andrew Root’s book, The End of Youth Ministry? to consider why youth ministry might be struggling and explore what churches may need to... Read more »
Join us to chew over articles from the May issue of Christian Courier! We're planning to start our conversation with a question Sylvia Keesmaat mentions in her article reflecting... Read more »
Join us for our last Zoom discussion till the Fall! We plan open with Meghan's Christian Courier editorial about how to watch (or not watch) the CRC Synod (scheduled... Read more »
Join Thrive, World Renew, and the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue for a bi-national four-part justice education series exploring immigration and refugee justice, food justice, climate justice, and gender... Read more »
This 2 day training will introduce participants to FaithCARE’s framework & vision for Restorative Congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions,... Read more »
This 2 day training will introduce participants to FaithCARE’s framework & vision for Restorative Congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions,... Read more »
What do you see when you look around your church on a Sunday morning? An increasing number of congregations report seeing fewer youth and young adults. This local observation is... Read more »
Neil & Virginia are ready to welcome new and returning Christian Courier readers back to thoughtful conversation, this time on the October issue with its theme of hospitality. What... Read more »
Your church is being asked to send 4-6 members for a day of Spirit-led discernment on Saturday, November 7. Keynote speaker, Victor Ko, will share his story of what it... Read more »
Join Thrive, World Renew, and the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue for a bi-national four-part justice education series exploring immigration and refugee justice, food justice, climate justice, and gender... Read more »
“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... Read more »