New Devotions for Deacons
Starting January 2021, Diaconal Ministries Canada began rolling out a new set of devotions called "Detours; Overcoming Spiritual Roadblocks in Ministry."
Being a deacon involves a lot more than passing the offering plate. Let's discuss all aspects of being a deacon.
Starting January 2021, Diaconal Ministries Canada began rolling out a new set of devotions called "Detours; Overcoming Spiritual Roadblocks in Ministry."
A new set of devotions for deacons is coming in 2021—straight to your inbox!
Let’s make it our goal to move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to holistic responses that respect the dignity of all people.
Sitting back and waiting for people to come asking for help might just leave the church out of the loop right now.
Deacons who have a great idea for serving their local community right now, but lack the resources, can receive up to $5,000.
Is your church holding an offering this year? When you give to NewGround, you are impacting communities across Canada with the love of Christ.
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?
Diaconal Ministries Canada is working hard to put together resources to help deacons and churches during this difficult time.
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.
The annual day of encouragement and learning for deacons and church leaders, held bi-annually in the Maritimes, has gotten a makeover!
How can your diaconate (and church!) get the rest you need AND stay motivated during these cherished summertime months here in Canada?
We have a church/diaconate hoping to help cover the cost of counseling for those who request it and want to formalize the process for consistency and fairness. Got any suggestions?
It is our Christian responsibility to care for God’s creation, which not only includes personally in our homes, but also corporately, in our churches. So whose job is it to lead the charge in our churches? It's YOURS, Deacons!
Worship resources have been sent to Canadian churches for the NewGround Offering Sunday (formerly Operation Manna), scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2019.
We are excited to announce that as of March 1, 2019, the Operation Manna Program was renamed NewGround. Learn more and discover ways to get involved today!
The Operation Manna Program of Diaconal Ministries Canada has been helping churches establish vital community ministries across the country for over 35 years. Read our official Press Release regarding big changes coming to the program!
The Extreme Weather Shelter operated by Gateway Church in Abbotsford, B.C., has offered over 160 individuals a dry place to rest this winter. So, is it making a difference? This is part 3 of this series!
We hope this story inspires churches to trust God and follow Him into their communities, despite the risks and the unknowns.
In 2019, a brand new Youth Justice Initiative will be launched! Teens from across Canada will be encouraged to work with the deacons in their church as they identify an injustice in their community.
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Did you know that Classis Alberta North has a website and Facebook page? We also have a newsletter! Check out the latest edition (May 2018) for updates on things happening out west.
If churches aren’t creating and executing their ministries out of a place of genuine love and care, people will quickly become ‘problems to solve’ and our ministries will become solely needs-based.
The 2018 Operation Manna offering for Canadian CRCs will take place on May 6th, 2018. Our 2018 Campaign features two OM partners that are reaching out to refugees in their community. Are you participating?
In a society that puts huge value on Black Friday and Christmas as times of money and goods, Christians have to double down on our focus of deeper meaning and values being shown through our actions.
As part of our mission to inspire deacons in the work that they do, we want to share various deacons' experiences. Today we'd like you to meet Mrs. Rene Wall from John Calvin CRC in Truro, Nova Scotia.