https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:43:43 +0000 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:50:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/defining-neighbour We as image-bearers of God have an unprecedented opportunity to re-engage with our community tables that have been set before us. Our tables need to be large enough to invite our neighbours to join us for food, laughter and conversation. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/defining-neighbour Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:50:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/great-canadian-pray-sing Over 2,000 years ago, the Holy Spirit arrived at Pentecost. Since that day, followers of Christ have been working to keep in step with the Spirit as He works his way in the world around us. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/great-canadian-pray-sing Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:22:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/looking-renegotiating-faith-report Engaging youth in the church is such a big topic that can be daunting to tackle. Rachael Sypkes https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/looking-renegotiating-faith-report Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:35:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/why-im-helping-plan-another-canadian-national After hosting a party or Christmas dinner, do you make changes so that the next one will run better? Why would you host something that takes so much effort and time. . . again? Richard Bodini https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/why-im-helping-plan-another-canadian-national Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:57:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/join-gatherers-discuss-future-church-canada Gathering 2019, scheduled to be held at The King’s University in Edmonton from May 24 to 26, 2019, is a coming together of Christian Reformed members and leaders across Canada to discuss how to move forward as a denom John Vanderhoek https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/join-gatherers-discuss-future-church-canada Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:35:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/your-church-ready-legalized-pot On October 17, marijuana use became legal across all of Canada. On November 6, Michigan voted to join them (as well as Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Alaska) in legalizing pot. What does this mean for your church? Rachael Sypkes https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/your-church-ready-legalized-pot Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:26:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/looking-forward-next-canadian-national-gathering It was close to three years ago now that I had opportunity to attend the Canadian National Gathering in Waterloo, Ontario.  Linda Slomp https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/looking-forward-next-canadian-national-gathering Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:22:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/national-gathering-2019-gearing What a privilege it has been to lead worship, teach and perform songs in so many CRC churches across Canada this year as a part of the I Am Not My Own Tour! Jeremy Benjamin Zeyl https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/national-gathering-2019-gearing Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:12:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/trinity-western-university-and-supreme-court-canada On June 15, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) upheld the decisions of two provincial law societies to deny membership to graduates from Trinity Western University (TWU) Law School. Darren Roorda https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/trinity-western-university-and-supreme-court-canada Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:11:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/what-i-love-about-canadian-national-gathering In May 2016, something exciting took place in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario! People from all across the country came together for a few short days to see what God was doing, and is doing, in the Christian Reformed Church in Canada. Brian Kuyper https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/what-i-love-about-canadian-national-gathering Wed, 23 May 2018 18:24:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/response-humboldt-and-toronto-van-attack A Response to Humboldt and the Toronto Van Attack April has been a sad month for Canada. On April 6, a bus carrying 23 junior hockey players, their coaches, and trainers collided with a semi-truck leaving 16 people dead and 13 injured. Darren Roorda https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/response-humboldt-and-toronto-van-attack Tue, 24 Apr 2018 19:15:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/why-canadian-national-gathering-so-important On May 24-26, 2019, delegates from across Canada will gather in Edmonton, Alberta for what is known as the Canadian National Gathering. Darren Roorda https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/why-canadian-national-gathering-so-important Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:45:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/gathering-2019 What’s happening thus far? John Vanderhoek https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/gathering-2019 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:59:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/any-churches-celebrating-black-history-month-canada The 2018 Black History Month campaign in Canada is entitled "Black Canadian Women: Stories of Strength, Courage, and Vision." Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/any-churches-celebrating-black-history-month-canada Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:03:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/reformed-treasures Earlier this fall, Angela Reitsma Bick, editor of the Christian Courier, sat down with CRCNA Canadian Ministries Director, Darren Roorda, to interview him about some key tenants of the Reformed faith and their relevance today. Here is a summary of their conversation: Kristen Vanderberg https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/reformed-treasures Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:14:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/christianity-reforged The closed captioning program at a recent church conference made a delightful error: “Welcome to the Christian Reforged Church!” This typo seems rather providential in a year of commemorating 500 years of the protestant Reformation. Kristen Vanderberg https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/christianity-reforged Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:23:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/canada-150/canada-day-and-our-shared-history With Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27th) behind us and Canada Day (July 1st) before us, is there anyone out there feeling conflicted about the celebration of these “national” commemorative days? Bernadette Arthur https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/canada-150/canada-day-and-our-shared-history Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:03:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/canada-150/covenant-breakers We are a people who deeply believe in the importance of promises, and also, seem, ironically, to not be very good at keeping them. Thyra VanKeeken https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/canada-150/covenant-breakers Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:35:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/called-live-out-covenant-chain Welcome to our Sacred Covenants series! Follow along as we reflect together on the meaning of treaty covenants by signing up here.  Christina DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/called-live-out-covenant-chain Sat, 08 Apr 2017 00:41:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/budget2017-snapshot-priorities-and-call-citizenship Last week marked one of the most important moments of my year. No, it wasn’t the first day of spring, though that was a highlight. It was the unveiling of Canada's federal budget for 2017. Mike Hogeterp https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/budget2017-snapshot-priorities-and-call-citizenship Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:14:50 +0000