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A Message From the Diaconal Ministries Canada Director
Let’s make it our goal to move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to holistic responses that respect the dignity of all people.
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June 5, 2020
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Reordering Life Together
The church finds itself in the midst of transition. Instead of offering "charity" to our communities, what about "investment" with our communities.
May 8, 2020
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If We Build It, They Will Come. . . ?
Sitting back and waiting for people to come asking for help might just leave the church out of the loop right now.
May 6, 2020
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Request Forms for Benevolence?
We want to keep track of money allocated to those in need but feel it's not necessary to ask for extensive information from them. How does your church keep records?
April 25, 2020
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Grants Available to Canadian Deacons
Deacons who have a great idea for serving their local community right now, but lack the resources, can receive up to $5,000.
April 20, 2020
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NewGround Sunday is May 3, 2020
Is your church holding an offering this year? When you give to NewGround, you are impacting communities across Canada with the love of Christ.
April 20, 2020
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Top 10 Ways Deacons Can Help During COVID-19
Deacons exist to act as conduits through which God blesses others. In very practical terms, what does this mean as COVID-19 continues to spread?
April 18, 2020
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Walking Alongside Your Church and Community Members (Webinar and Funding)
Join representatives from World Renew, Volunteers in Action (Denver), and Lifeline Community Development Corporation (Merced, CA) as we discuss what we are learning and how we can support one another.
April 16, 2020
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Ideas for Thanking COVID-19 First Responders?
Do you have any suggestions for creative, effective, and appropriate ways to thank COVID-19 first responders?
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.
April 1, 2020
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Supporting Deacons Through the Covid-19 Crisis
Diaconal Ministries Canada is working hard to put together resources to help deacons and churches during this difficult time.
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 24, 2020
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Sample Letter to Church Members - How to Keep Giving Regularly Amidst Coronavirus
Included you'll find a sample letter you can adapt and use with your church regarding giving in the weeks of this coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
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Deacons and COVID-19
As our countries start to "reopen", how are you continuing to help your members and community members affected by the Pandemic?
March 17, 2020
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Community During COVID-19
We’ve been forced outside the church walls. How will we respond?
February 19, 2020
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WITH! A Powerful Word for Community
What would our churches look like if we intentionally worked WITH our communities? This is a key question I asked myself after becoming the new Church with Community Coordinator.
February 13, 2020
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A Church on Mission
With a desire for spiritual renewal, Maple Ridge CRC initiated a Community Opportunity Scan in order to listen to their community, their church, and the Holy Spirit.
December 19, 2019
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Sparks Fly at Maritime Gathering
The annual day of encouragement and learning for deacons and church leaders, held bi-annually in the Maritimes, has gotten a makeover!
December 5, 2019
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Deacons at Classis and Synod: From Faraway to Feasible
In this post, we'll talk about the feasibility of attending classis and synod. We'll discus not just the where, but also the when and the how much.
October 29, 2019
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Being a Neighbor at First CRC in Grand Rapids, MI
Bates Place Neighbors is the community center through which First CRC in Grand Rapids is building relationships with neighbors. This newsletter is a great example of how it is done and how progress is being made.
October 23, 2019
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Deacons at Classis & Synod: Moving From Formal to Focused
While classis and synod may seem too formal to some, perhaps there is value in the way they are designed and conducted. Perhaps instead of being too formal, they are actually focused.
October 1, 2019
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New Deacons? What About Orientation?
This post provides a reminder of the resources available for orienting new deacons as churches begin a new program year.
September 24, 2019
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Deacons at Classis and Synod: Moving From Foreign to Familiar
Welcoming deacons at Classis and Synod requires paying attention: both to the receiving and to the showing up.
September 18, 2019
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Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries
Here's a review of Brian Fikkert and Kelly M. Kapic's recent book, A Field Guide To Becoming Whole. The book and field guide are helpful in understanding where traditional responses to poverty have missed the mark.
September 12, 2019
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Council Devotions: A Year's Worth of Great Conversations
Does your church council talk regularly about the spiritual health of your congregation? Here is a set of twelve devotionals that will lead your elders and deacons to focus on your church's flourishing.