https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:12:16 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:25:45 +0000 5 Ways Chaplains Are Celebrating Ash Wednesday https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/5-ways-chaplains-are-celebrating-ash-wednesday Ash Wednesday is Feb 17, and like many things, COVID has reshaped how we worship and practice our faith. Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/5-ways-chaplains-are-celebrating-ash-wednesday Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:25:45 +0000 Epidemic Preparedness and Guidance for Churches https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/epidemic-preparedness-and-guidance-churches Congregations are called to calm fear, disseminate accurate information, protect the most vulnerable and support each other in times of crisis. Rev. Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/epidemic-preparedness-and-guidance-churches Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:39:48 +0000 Meet Sarah Hoogendoorn, the CRC's Newly Endorsed* Chaplain! https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/meet-sarah-hoogendoorn-crcs-newly-endorsed-chaplain Hello! Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/meet-sarah-hoogendoorn-crcs-newly-endorsed-chaplain Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:22:52 +0000 A Special Thanks to Our Veterans and Military Chaplains https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/special-thanks-our-veterans-and-military-chaplains As the church, it's sometimes hard to know what to say to our veterans or military chaplains, so often the church doesn't say anything. I encourage the church to look over it's membership, to identify any veterans and to reach out to them. Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/special-thanks-our-veterans-and-military-chaplains Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:18:38 +0000 Meet the CRC's Newly Endorsed Chaplains https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/meet-crcs-newly-endorsed-chaplains The Christian Reformed Office of Chaplaincy and Care is excited to introduce Adie, Jacob, Bernie, and Trent, our newly endorsed chaplains! Chaplains are ministers and pastors with specialized training who serve in institutional settings such as prisons, hospitals, hospice, long-term care, co Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/meet-crcs-newly-endorsed-chaplains Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:52:04 +0000 Celebrating Pioneers https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/celebrating-pioneers During our annual June conference, we completed our celebration of 75 years of official Chaplaincy and Care ministry.  Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/celebrating-pioneers Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:17:35 +0000 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Distance Learning Collaborative https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/clinical-pastoral-education-cpe-distance This CPE program is offered to pastors from both CRC and RCA churches in communities throughout the United States and Canada. Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/personal-growth/clinical-pastoral-education-cpe-distance Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:00:39 +0000 Memorial Day: Grieving the Death of Lives Lost Too Soon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/memorial-day-grieving-death-lives-lost-too-soon It’s that time of year, again. It’s the weekend before Memorial Day in the U.S. and was recently Victoria Day in Canada. It means an extra-long weekend filled with sun, friends/family, grilling, and amazing discounts at the local big box stores. Sarah Roelofs https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/chaplaincy/memorial-day-grieving-death-lives-lost-too-soon Fri, 26 May 2017 18:25:30 +0000