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The Prairie Thousand
One of the members of our congregation is using his love of biking for a great cause!
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July 13, 2021
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Coordination or Isolation? Diakonia Between Churches
Are we working in isolation rather than in coordination?
July 8, 2021
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Diakonia and the Neighborhood
As a diakonia, do we have a responsibility to the neighborhood where the church is located?
June 29, 2021
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Deacons: Harbingers of the Kingdom
"Deacons, more than other church officers, stand on the cutting edge of the church in the world. They are the harbingers of the Kingdom."
June 23, 2021
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Diakonia: Serving or Sharing?
When we imagine serving, we often think of individual acts of charity, such as visiting the sick or distributing food to the hungry. While these are good things, is it enough?
June 21, 2021
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Fear, Flukes & Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Theory is controversial and can be divisive. Here Rudy Gonzalez gives his opinion on the issue.
June 8, 2021
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When church doors shut, community gardens opened new opportunities for missional living
In Western Canada, the pandemic shut the door on indoor gatherings and outreach events, so community gardens became places where church members and neighbors could meet and experience the love of Christ.
May 17, 2021
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COVID Vaccine Equity Webinar
At the current pace of production, people in much of the world likely won’t have access to a COVID vaccine until 2024 and developing countries are at the back of the line. How can we live justly, love mercy, and advocate for compassionate and just vaccine distribution?
March 11, 2021
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What Have Our Churches Gained Because of COVID?
We have lost so much this year—but what have our churches gained, especially in our ability to love our neighbor?
March 9, 2021
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Missed the Welcome to the Neighborhood Series? Videos Now Available!
If you missed the Welcome to the Neighborhood Series, we've got good news for you: you can still watch!
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?
February 1, 2021
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Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday—Host a “Common Strength” Watch Party!
In anticipation of Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday, plan a congregational watch party on this short (23-minute) documentary called Common Strength.
January 27, 2021
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Jesus’ Unbelievable Message
But have Christians made it believable? Critics contend that Christianity and in particular Calvinism promotes tribalism and tribalistic behavior.
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."
January 8, 2021
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Blessed Are the Merciful
COVID-19 makes doctors and nurses more appreciated than ever.
January 4, 2021
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Welcome to the Neighbo(u)rhood
This series of 6 webinars explores ways churches can be better neighbors.
December 15, 2020
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Into the Neighborhood
What blessings have you experienced in your own neighborhood this year? What hopes and prayers for your neighbors are on your heart?
December 8, 2020
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Christmas With World Renew
World Renew would like to invite you to celebrate Christmas with us! Join us in a virtual celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm EST.
December 6, 2020
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Gifts That Give: Better Than Santa
The best ways for us and our churches to give at Christmas, or any time, is by discovering and building on the gifts and skills of people and communities.
December 1, 2020
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Loving Your Neighbors Whoever They Are
Not long after headstones in a Jewish cemetery were vandalized, two women who aren’t Jewish and live in the neighborhood showed up with buckets of water, soap, sponges and cleaned the graves.
November 25, 2020
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Bearing One Another's Burdens
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? During this time of global distress, Christians can practice Christ’s love by bearing one another’s burdens.
November 18, 2020
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Community Christmas: Celebrating in 2020
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there are still ways churches and ministries can connect with their community and share the hope of the gospel.
November 17, 2020
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Just Giving? Or Giving JUSTLY? Questions, Ideas, and Principles For Your Christmas Giving
Is it time to evaluate if the Christmas giving project you’ve ALWAYS done, is, well, just? Find a Q&A and 3 principles to help you create more just Christmas giving opportunities.
November 17, 2020
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What a ‘Church’ of 15,000 YouTubers Can Teach Us about God’s Mission
How do I build relationships with non-Christians during a global lockdown? Maybe YouTube has something to teach us.
November 17, 2020
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4 Ways To Care for Your Neighbor Who Has COVID
Here are four ways that we as Christians can care for our neighbor who has COVID.