https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:09:32 +0000 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/resources-trinity-sunday-2024 Trinity Sunday falls on the Sunday after Pentecost. In 2024, that day will be May 26. After the celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, we turn our attention to the ongoing work of the Triune God in our world: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/resources-trinity-sunday-2024 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/summer-worship-planning-roundtable-recording-available Recording now available for this really informative worship roundtable on summer worship. There were several things mentioned that were in chat, but won't be listed in the recording.   Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/summer-worship-planning-roundtable-recording-available Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/easter-resources-2024 Easter is coming!  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/easter-resources-2024 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-staff-life-150-bosses Thrive exists to equip and encourage congregations across our denomination. One area of recurring challenge is in the area of what are commonly referred to as “human resources” issues. (e.g. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-staff-life-150-bosses Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thrive-book-discussion-live-conversation-dr-w-david-o-taylor ....a respected theologian and pastor argues in this book that there is something for our physical bodies to do that decisively forms Christlikeness in us within the context of corporate worship. What we do with our postures, gestures, and movements in worship matters. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thrive-book-discussion-live-conversation-dr-w-david-o-taylor Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/lent-worship-planning-roundtable-recording-available Recording Now Available! ***** Save the Date!  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/lent-worship-planning-roundtable-recording-available Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/music/hillsong-conversation-canada-whose-song-shall-we-sing Every week, we as music and worship leaders carefully prepare our orders of service and of course, a part of that is choosing music. How many times have we found ourselves pouring through hymnals and websites looking for the perfect song? Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/music/hillsong-conversation-canada-whose-song-shall-we-sing Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/leading-worship/it-well-their-souls-becoming-trauma-informed-worshipers “May the peace of the Lord go with you.  May the peace of the Lord go with you May the peace of the Lord go with you wherever you may go.” Katie Ritsema-Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/leading-worship/it-well-their-souls-becoming-trauma-informed-worshipers Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/advent-and-christmas-worship-ideas On October 19, 14 CRC worship leaders put their heads together to help each other brainstorm Advent and Christmas worship services. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/advent-and-christmas-worship-ideas Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/adventchristmas-worship-planning-roundtable-afternoon-and-evening Join us on Zoom on Thursday, October 19 for an Advent/Christmas worship planning roundtable. Come with ideas to share. Leave with ideas for what you might want to do in your church this year. Come plan with the planners! Two sessions offered: Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/adventchristmas-worship-planning-roundtable-afternoon-and-evening Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/training-and-education/fall-book-group-life-world-alexander-schmemann Thrive (Worship) is hosting a virtual fall book group to discuss Alexander Schmemann's For the Life of the World.  Ruth Ann Schuringa and Rod Snaterse will lead a two-part conversation on this essay coming from the Orthodox perspective that encourages curiosity and fresh eyes on the Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/training-and-education/fall-book-group-life-world-alexander-schmemann Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/congregational-prayer-response-news-death-gretchen-harrington This past week, news broke about a retired Christian Reformed pastor, David Zandstra, who admitted to the killing of 8-year-old Gretche Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/congregational-prayer-response-news-death-gretchen-harrington Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/apply-now-online-worship-leadership-certificate-course-2023-2024 Are you a CRC worship leader, pastor, planner, or team member who would like to study worship at a deeper level but don't have time or resources for a full degree program? Samford University offers 2 online certificate programs.   Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/apply-now-online-worship-leadership-certificate-course-2023-2024 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/ora-et-labora-synod-worship-preview “Ora et Labora” Pray and Work.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/ora-et-labora-synod-worship-preview Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/music/should-my-church-sing-hillsong “Should my church sing songs by those who have perpetrated abuse? How should we handle resources or songs by, for instance, Hillsong, Bethel, or David Haas?”   Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/music/should-my-church-sing-hillsong Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/awakening-program-hope-college-raising-worship-leaders People often ask me: “How did you get into ministry?" Katie Ritsema-Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/awakening-program-hope-college-raising-worship-leaders Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/vacant-church-worship-leader-roundtable-march-9-zoom Are you a worship leader serving in a church that's currently without a pastor? This presents many unique challenges! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/vacant-church-worship-leader-roundtable-march-9-zoom Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/coming-soon-faith-practices-summer-series-20 Curious what's new with the Faith Practices Project? Karen De Boer and Katie Roelofs share what's coming up this summer with the release of the second set of Faith Practices: Faith Practices 2.0! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/coming-soon-faith-practices-summer-series-20 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/coming-soon-faith-practices-round-2 The Faith Practices Summer Series (round 2!) is almost done and we can't wait to share it with you. Katie Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-planning-resources/coming-soon-faith-practices-round-2 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-resources-celebrate-epiphany Epiphany ends the Christmas season and celebrates when the Magi visited Jesus. This list of resources will help you get started in celebrating the King of Kings! Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-resources-celebrate-epiphany Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:22:03 +0000