https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:42:13 +0000 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:48:02 +0000 Developing Uncommon Friendships: A Five-Week eCourse in Everyday Peacemaking https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/developing-uncommon-friendships-five-week-ecourse-everyday Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God. - Matthew 5:9 The Global Immersion Project: Everyday Peacemakers Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/developing-uncommon-friendships-five-week-ecourse-everyday Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:48:02 +0000 Celebrating Female Authors - Sarah Bessey https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/celebrating-female-authors-sarah-bessey Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith by Sarah Bessey Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/celebrating-female-authors-sarah-bessey Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:00:02 +0000 Celebrating Female Authors - Dorothy Day https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/celebrating-female-authors-dorothy-day The month of March is usually marked as Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th of each year. With this in mind, I wanted to share some books authored by women that have ignited my faith, moved me to action, and helped form my identity in Christ. Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/celebrating-female-authors-dorothy-day Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:40:49 +0000 A Unique Learning Opportunity on Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation in Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/unique-learning-opportunity-indigenous The CRCNA Canada Justice & Reconciliation Team is offering a unique learning opportunity on the afternoon of Friday, March 23rd at the CRCNA Offices in Burlington, Ontario. Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/unique-learning-opportunity-indigenous Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:01:56 +0000 The Bridge App: An Exciting New Tool for the Local Church https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app-exciting-new-tool-local-church The Bridge, a free smartphone app created to be a bridge between CRCNA ministry resources and local churches, has officially launched. The Bridge app is designed to empower local churches, local believer, and ministry for Christ. Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/bridge-app-exciting-new-tool-local-church Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:22:44 +0000 Honouring the Image of God Through Word Choices https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/honouring-image-god-through-word-choices This past week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a comment at a town hall in Edmonton, Alberta claiming, “We like to say peoplekind, not necessarily mankind. Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/honouring-image-god-through-word-choices Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:04:38 +0000 Any Churches Celebrating Black History Month in Canada? 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 Tools for Acknowledging Indigenous Territory, Language, Treaties https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/tools-acknowledging-indigenous I recently came across this incredible website called ‘Native Land’ that maps out traditional lands of Indigenous peoples in North America and Australia. Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/tools-acknowledging-indigenous Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:57:28 +0000 Swords Into Ploughshares: Agents of Shalom in a Nuclear Age https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/swords-ploughshares-agents-shalom-nuclear-age He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. - Isaiah 2:4 (NIV) Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/swords-ploughshares-agents-shalom-nuclear-age Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:37:05 +0000 Narrowing the Gender Gap in Canada https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/gender-concerns/narrowing-gender-gap-canada "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28 Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/gender-concerns/narrowing-gender-gap-canada Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:26:16 +0000 CRC Canadian Ministries Director Signs Statement on Canada Summer Jobs Program https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/crc-canadian-ministries-director-signs-statement On Wednesday January 25, Rev. Dr. Darren Roorda signed an interfaith statement regarding the new controversial requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs Program grant. Cam Phillips https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/crc-canadian-ministries-director-signs-statement Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:56:39 +0000