This newsletter gives a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. Look inside for updates from Calvin Theological Seminary, Worship Ministries, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, The Network, The Bridge App, and Classis Renewal.
As part of the denominational ministry plan, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin's Social Research Center to administer a survey every year. Here are the results from the 2021 survey.
Look inside for updates from World Renew, Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee, the Centre for Public Dialogue, Disability Concerns, the Office of Social Justice, the Office of Race Relations, and Safe Church Ministry.
Look inside for updates from ReFrame Ministries (formerly known as Back to God Ministries International) and Resonate Global Mission.
From 2016 to 2020, the CRC was on a journey together. Learn more about this denomination-wide ministry plan, the results, and what we've learned in this final report.
Every year, one fifth of Christian Reformed churches are invited to participate in the CRCNA denominational survey. If your church is invited to participate this year, here are some resources to encourage participation in your congregation.
Are you a deacon, worship planner, administrator, or pastor? The Offering Calendar and Deacons' Helper Worksheet and other resources on our Church Year Resources page are for you!
A recording of the virtual town hall held November 21 is now available. Discussion included how to comply with the Canadian Revenue Agency and ministry priorities moving forward.
2020 was an unusual year. The 2020 Ministry Report outlines some of the ways ministry has had to be reimagined in the wake of COVID-19 as the CRCNA continued to live out its God-given callings around the world.
The following reports (and executive summaries) to be addressed by Synod 2021 are now available: Committee to Articulate a Foundation-laying Biblical Theology of Human Sexuality, Ecclesiastical Marriage Task Force, and Study of Bivocationality Task Force.
Look inside for updates from the Candidacy Committee, Chaplaincy and Care Ministry, Pastor Church Resources, and Raise Up Global Ministries.
Highlights from the October 14 to 16 Council of Delegates meeting.
Learn more about Ministry Shares Re-Imagined—the process, timing, and what this means for your church.
Carters Professional Corporation has prepared a brief Q&A document to help address ongoing confusion around decisions made by the CRCNA Canada Corporation.
Looking for a way to keep the concept of ministry shares in front of your congregation? Consider using one of these slides during a service, at a congregational meeting, or as graphics on your social media.
Look inside for updates from Calvin University, Faith Formation Ministries, The Banner, and Classis Renewal.
The Ontario Office of the Registrar General has extended the three month validity period for Marriage Licences in Ontario.
Look inside for updates from Calvin Theological Seminary, Worship Ministries, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, The Network, The Bridge App, and Classis Renewal.
Racism is a stronghold in our countries that will not go away overnight. The remedy is a commitment to sanctification. We invite you to walk with us in this sanctification process. Also available in Spanish and Korean.
Our friends over at the RCA have gathered a number of videos, podcasts, articles, books and other resources about lament to help guide you and your congregations during this COVID-19 time.
As our communities begin to think about the gradual reopening of businesses, parks, and services, it's important that church leaders also carefully consider what your congregation will do as these restrictions are lifted.
Highlights from the May 6-7 Council of Delegates meeting.
As part of the denominational ministry plan, the CRCNA has contracted with Calvin's Social Research Center to administer a survey every year. Here are the results from the 2020 survey.
Look inside for updates from World Renew, Canadian Indigenous Ministries Committee, Centre for Public Dialogue, Disability Concerns, the Office of Social Justice, Race Relations, and Safe Church Ministry.
Several churches have reached out to the denomination to ask if they should apply for grants and other financial supports from the government. Here are some things to consider.