https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:23:10 +0000 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +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 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/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/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 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/training-and-education/worship-leader-certificate-plan-ahead-now As you finalize budgets for the calendar year and start to make goals for continuing education in 2023, consider the Samford University online certificate for worship! There are two courses available: one for worship leaders and one for worship administration.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/training-and-education/worship-leader-certificate-plan-ahead-now Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/preaching/now-available-january-1-sermon-service-package Wondering what to do for worship and preaching on January 1, 2023?  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/preaching/now-available-january-1-sermon-service-package Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/do-justice-podcast-reflection-questions "How can worship orient our hearts towards justice?" CRC Office of Social Justice and Worship Ministries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/do-justice-podcast-reflection-questions Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:02:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/prayer-resource-ukraine Last week marked 6 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Worship Ministries teamed up with Resonate missionary, George DeVuyst, and his colleague, Robert Spontak, to encourage your congregation to continue to pray for this conflict and those who are impacted the most. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/prayer-resource-ukraine Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:27:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/planning-center-online-roundtable-recording-available Worship Ministries hosted a roundtable conversation with 4 facilitators who currently use Planning Center Online in their churches. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/planning-center-online-roundtable-recording-available Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:57:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-trinity-sunday Trinity Sunday falls on the Sunday after Pentecost. 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. Many of our liturgical days are tied to specific events, but Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-trinity-sunday Tue, 31 May 2022 17:00:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thisiscrcworship THIS is CRC Worship! Worship Ministries is thrilled to bless you with this reminder of our unity in Jesus Christ through our worship. In all the beautiful and diverse ways our congregations worship each week, we share one Lord and one faith. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/thisiscrcworship Tue, 10 May 2022 12:43:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-remembering There are many different directions one could go when planning a service around the faith practice of “remembering.”  The following format could easily be adapted for your particular context, but we followed the larger concepts that we can remember God’s faithfulness in the past, that God re Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-remembering Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:57:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-celebrating Celebrating life is not a party but an ongoing awareness that every moment is special and asks to be recognized as a blessing from on high.—Henri Nouwen Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-celebrating Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:20:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/reimagining-accessibility-post-pandemic Spring is springing up! The most recent Covid surge has passed and many of us are looking at signs of new life and new hope with eager expectation.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/reimagining-accessibility-post-pandemic Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:41:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/healthy-collaborative-leadership-conversation Worship Ministries director, Rev. Joyce Borger, recently lead a conversation with Rev. Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen and Rev. Kathy Smith. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/healthy-collaborative-leadership-conversation Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:52:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/video-prayer-ukraine The DeVuyst family has been serving as missionaries with Resonate Global Mission in Ukraine since 1998.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/prayer/video-prayer-ukraine Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:34:04 +0000