Chaplaincy

Why do chaplains need to renew their endorsements? Learn about why we do this, and what steps you should take to renew your endorsement.

CRC chaplains recently gathered to discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Death with Dignity, and other legislation going into effect in Canada and several states.

In the past few months, Chaplaincy and Care Ministry has endorsed four new chaplains: Sea Ho, Peter Janssens, Chantal Huinink, and Derrick Lee. Learn about the lives and ministries of our newest chaplains!

Chaplains Training has always been a great time for chaplains to learn, worship together, and reconnect with their denominational roots. In 2019, we saw some wonderful changes that made this event memorable.

“A Place of Grace” is strategic ministry plan for chaplaincy that reflects our values, mission and vision statements. At its heart chaplaincy is a healing, reconciling ministry of God, an expression and extension of God’s activity and mission in the world. 

Rev. Karen Norris is a pediatric chaplain at Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, AB. She shares about the pain, fear, hope, and unexpected peace experienced by families of children with terminal or severe chronic illnesses.

Newly endorsed chaplains Scott Van Voorst and Ken Krause share about their ministries in the military and in hospice. 

This brochure is for students, pastors, and others in ministry who seek to realize their call to ministry, hone their pastoral skills, or become a chaplain. 

This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside victims of violence.

In appreciation for all of our veterans, a poem from I'm Still Breathing, So It's a Good Day by Rev. Eric Verhulst. Eric is a retired Navy chaplain and current Veterans Affairs chaplain.