https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:46:18 +0000 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:18:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/christmas-happenings What's happening at your church this Christmas? Share in the comments.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/christmas-happenings Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:18:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/4-ways-care-your-neighbor-who-has-covid What comes to mind when you think of COVID? This is not a trick question but instead something I had to ask myself the other day as I came to an unfortunate realization. Most of the time when I hear about COVID, my thoughts turn to me, me, me.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/4-ways-care-your-neighbor-who-has-covid Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:11:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-your-church-thinking-creatively-during-covid I was riding my bike last week when I heard a familiar hymn floating in the air. Rounding the corner, I saw a praise team leading worship on the lawn outside of Alger Park CRC. What a gift!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/how-your-church-thinking-creatively-during-covid Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:45:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/hosting-vbs-or-something-different-year-tell-us Is your church hosting Vacation Bible School this summer or are you trying something different as part of your ministry with children? If so, we'd love to hear about it! Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/hosting-vbs-or-something-different-year-tell-us Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:05:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/your-church-hosting-trunk-or-treat-harvest-fest Fall is here and pumpkin spice abounds in local grocery stores. (Love pumpkin? Try some of these new pumpkin spice products).  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/your-church-hosting-trunk-or-treat-harvest-fest Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:02:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/its-national-volunteer-week-who-are-you-thankful As a kid, my favorite section of the local newspaper, The Battle Creek Enquirer, was called Roses and Raspberries. In this section, people would share good and bad  happenings in the local community. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/its-national-volunteer-week-who-are-you-thankful Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:08:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/what-outreach-events-are-happening-your-church Regardless of your geographic location, winter is a season that can sometimes drag. Between the shorter days and colder weather, many of us battle cabin fever and don't get out as often. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/what-outreach-events-are-happening-your-church Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:13:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/what-does-your-church-do-halloween It's two weeks from Halloween and I'm curious, what is your church doing (or not doing) for Halloween? If planning something related to Halloween, how did you decide what to do?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/what-does-your-church-do-halloween Wed, 18 Oct 2017 05:40:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/what-does-christmas-and-community-look-your In the past month I’ve had the opportunity to visit a couple different churches for various occasions (a baptism and to visit family). Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/what-does-christmas-and-community-look-your Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:05:29 +0000