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Giving With Dignity at Christmas (and Beyond!)
Before you put the finishing touches on those Christmas giving projects, please take some time to consider the why, if, and how of giving.
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February 23, 2021
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Vaccinations Through an Equity Lens: What Can Churches Do?
What would it look like to see vaccine distribution through the eyes of equity?
January 26, 2021
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5 CRC Healthcare Workers Share What’s Breaking Their Hearts (Listen Up, Churches)
"There are many things we cannot talk about. But when we tell you it is exhausting and heartbreaking, we need to be heard."
November 8, 2020
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Practical Advent Ideas to Shine the Light of Christ
Many people in our churches and communities understand the darkness, especially this year. What are some practical ways churches can shine the Light of Christ with our neighbors this year?
August 18, 2020
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School and Church: Creating a Unique Partnership During COVID
As we wonder about schools and their reopening plans, are congregations involved in crafting creative community solutions and ideas to make education for all students a fair and equitable priority?
April 28, 2020
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The Gospel According to Frontline Healthcare Workers
I interviewed an Alberta emergency room physician, an emergency room nurse, a unit nurse, and a primary-care paramedic. Here's what I found.
April 6, 2020
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"How Are You Doing?" Assessing Your Congregation and Community During COVID-19
What are you doing to check-in on your church and community members? Here are some resources, and we would love to hear your stories.
March 31, 2020
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Community Engagement During Holy Week and Covid19
How can we love, serve, and share the good news of Holy Week when we are stuck inside our homes? Here are a few ideas for these unexpected times.
March 24, 2020
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Deacons, We Need You!
Wondering how your church will meet the needs of its members and community? You can lead the way to create a system of response and hope.
March 19, 2020
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Community Engagement and COVID-19
What does loving your neighbor look like during this COVID-19 season?
March 17, 2020
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COVID-19 And Your Congregation
As places where people gather, our congregations have a special role to play in the face of coronavirus COVID-19.
September 24, 2019
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Dear Churches, In the Event of a Hurricane
More churches in hurricane-prone locations are standing in as storm shelters. Yet many aren’t prepared to protect their own property or members.
May 23, 2018
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Engaging With Your Community: Why Bacon & Monorails May Not Be Working
What if, as deacons, we actually took the time to sit down and listen to the people we are trying to serve? This could potentially change the entire way churches engage with their communities!
May 22, 2018
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Doing Community Ministry in the Small Church
This article offers a number of suggestions for small churches that are looking to engage deeper with their community. With the right approach, it is possible for a small group of people to make a big impact.
April 16, 2018
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50 Ways to Engage Local Schools
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership has prepared this list of 50 Ways you can engage your local school effectively. Great ideas for churches looking to reach out to their local schools!
June 7, 2017
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What If God Has Something New for the CRC?
Sometimes I wonder if the struggles the CRC is facing are meant to kindle our imaginations so that we’ll be able to see a new thing that God has for us.
May 12, 2017
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Redeeming Neighborhood Violence — One Block at a Time
So what can we do about the violence in our neighborhoods? How do we avoid either minimizing it with easy answers or throwing up our hands because it overwhelms us?
January 1, 2017
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50 Ways to Take Church to the Community
No longer can we simply ask, “What can we do to get people to come to our church?” We must also consider, “How can we go into the world to encounter those in need of the gospel?”
March 21, 2016
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A Strong Church Brand Keeps People Engaged
Think about the importance of the impression your church is making. What kind of image are people in your community crafting of who you are? What’s your reputation or vibe?
February 9, 2016
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What's Old Is New Again: Experiencing Community at Kitchener Community CRC
In 2006-2010, Community CRC, Kitchener, Ontario embarked upon a visioning process during which we adopted a new vision: Growing our relationships with God, each other and our community.