https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:33:47 +0000 Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/give-synod-benefit-doubt I wanted to pass along a recent Banner article I found helpful, titled Give Synod the Benefit of the Doubt.  Brandon Haan https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/crcna-and-synod/give-synod-benefit-doubt Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Looking for Lent resources? Here are some great options (two of which are FREE to CRC members via the Digital Library).  Through Tears to Joy by Stan Mast  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:32:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/advent-christmas/advent-resources-2022 The Center for Excellent in Preaching is happy to share our collection of Advent and Christmas resources. The Center for Excellence in Preaching https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/advent-christmas/advent-resources-2022 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:49:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/liturgies-parents Why is parenting so hard?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/liturgies-parents Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:07:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayers-mass-shootings-and-violence Too often, when we turn on our phones, TVs, and computers, we are met with news of yet another mass shooting or act of senseless mass violence. These tragic outbreaks of violence remind us that we live in a lost and broken world. Grace Claus https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayers-mass-shootings-and-violence Thu, 26 May 2022 15:45:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/23-identities-we-bear-christ-free-printable One of my favorite bloggers, Maggie Whitley, has created a wonderful resource on the identities we bear when we are rooted in Christ. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/23-identities-we-bear-christ-free-printable Tue, 24 May 2022 14:36:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/holy-week-playlist Christian singer and songwriter, Ellie Holcomb, has created a Holy Week playlist. Check it out below!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/holy-week-playlist Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:06:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/braiding-sweetgrass Have you read Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass yet? Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/braiding-sweetgrass Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:18:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/lent-easter/network-easter-playlist-2021 Thanks to everyone who shared a song on the post Let's Make an Easter Playlist. As we travel through Holy Week, I hope these songs help us experience, even in part, the depth of God's love for us.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/lent-easter/network-easter-playlist-2021 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:49:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-march-2021 Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss or forget about posts. To help, I’ll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the beginning of each month. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-march-2021 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:55:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/hand-washing-songs-churches Churches! Looking for a fun way to encourage hand washing in your church? Feel free to print this flyer or share the image on social media.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/hand-washing-songs-churches Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:34:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-february-2021 Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss or forget about posts. To help, I’ll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the beginning of each month. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-february-2021 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:40:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/5-crc-healthcare-workers-share-whats-breaking As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, those working in healthcare press on in the fight against this awful virus. Many healthcare jobs have changed or expanded, often with very little additional training. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/5-crc-healthcare-workers-share-whats-breaking Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:12:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-january-2021 Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss or forget about posts. To help, I’ll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the beginning of each month. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-january-2021 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:29:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/free-christmas-graphics-churches Churches! Looking for graphics or images to share on social media this Christmas?  Please feel free to use any of the attached graphics in your church or personal communications this Christmas season. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/free-christmas-graphics-churches Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:09:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-december-2020 Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss or forget about posts. To help, I’ll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the beginning of each month. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-december-2020 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:13:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-november-2020 Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss or forget about posts. To help, I’ll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the beginning of each month. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-november-2020 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:00:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-october-2020 Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss or forget about posts. To help, I’ll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the beginning of each month. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/other/news/case-you-missed-it-october-2020 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:46:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/30-day-word-world-challenge Gretchen Saffles, founder of Well-Watered Women, has created a free 30-day challenge titled "Pressing Pause to Press Into Jesus." The idea is to spend 30 days putting Jesus first, and putting God's Word before the world (#Wordbeforeworld).&nbs Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/women-leadership/30-day-word-world-challenge Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:06:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/diverse-books-children Looking to teach your kids about diversity? Karen, founder of Black Kids Do Travel and blogger at themomtrotter.com, shares some books to add to your library.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/diverse-books-children Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:35:23 +0000