https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:18:34 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2020 00:14:13 +0000 From Restrictions to Precautions: A Classis Letter On Churches Gathering Again https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/restrictions-precautions-classis-letter-churches-gathering-again This letter was developed by Classis Georgetown about how to approach meeting together in person again. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/restrictions-precautions-classis-letter-churches-gathering-again Fri, 15 May 2020 00:14:13 +0000 Classis COVID-19 Response Coordination Team https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/classis-covid-19-response-coordination-team We have seen that many churches find it helpful to hear how their fellow churches within their region are responding to the COVID-19 situation. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/classis-covid-19-response-coordination-team Thu, 07 May 2020 00:47:44 +0000 Do I Matter? https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/do-i-matter In this article, I write about a growing trend I've seen in my role supporting classis renewal. This trend is weakening our sense of community and collegiality. It’s a trend of feeling like we don’t count, and by “we,” I mean pretty much everyone. Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/do-i-matter Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:25:36 +0000 Praying for Meetings Since 1934 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/praying-meetings-1934 We recognize that classis is a place and time for the churches to engage in collective spiritual discernment. One way we honour the spiritual nature of these meetings is by opening and closing with prayer. But what to pray? Albert Postma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/classis/praying-meetings-1934 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:36:20 +0000