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Next Steps for Ministry in Canada
The National Gathering will bring together local ministry leaders for a time of inspiration, reflection on what God is doing in Canada and what God wants us to do next.
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March 16, 2016
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A Critical Time for Climate Policy in Canada
As Christians, God calls us to be “faithful stewards” of the earth given to us. Only together, as Global citizens, with clear direction and leadership of our national and provincial governments, can we work towards a stable climate.
June 21, 2016
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It's Time to Say 'Thank You'
Just after the trial ended last Friday, a reporter commented with surprise on Sharlene’s “gratitude in light of all that she had been through.” But I'm not surprised. As Christians, we know the story is not over.
January 11, 2017
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Fresh Orthodoxy Five Centuries Later
Orthodoxy is not stuck or traditional. Orthodoxy is vibrant, life-giving and attractive. And the Christian Reformed Church in North America is increasingly working so that all of its parts foster these behaviours.
January 31, 2017
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Joining in Prayer After Quebec City Mosque Attack
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the deadly attack at a mosque in Quebec City. Please join me in turning these events over to God who is in control. And pray for those who are grieving.
February 1, 2017
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Taking a Stand for Peace and Justice After the Quebec City Shooting
I’m not a political activist and was even a little nervous. But grieving with my Muslim neighbours and taking a stand for peace and justice was important for me in living out my faith.
March 7, 2017
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150th Birthday Reflections
I invite you to spend 2017, Canada’s 150th birthday, courageously rejecting the single story. It may take our eyes a while to adjust to truth’s glaring rays, but as the sacred text says, “the truth shall set us free.”
March 28, 2017
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"Canada 150" What's in a Number?
If our commemoration of “Canada 150” is to contribute to reconciliation and hope, then a vital part of the occasion must be to take to heart the full story of the Canadian community.
March 29, 2017
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Budget2017: A Snapshot of Priorities and a Call to Citizenship
Bearing witness to justice and reconciliation in this way is Gospel work. What follows are some impressions on Budget 2017 and thoughts on how you and I as Christian citizens can bear witness about it.
March 29, 2017
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Opportunity to Join the Choir
An opportunity for your congregation, or you individually, to join in a "virtual" choir rendition of "O Canada"
April 7, 2017
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Called to Live Out the Covenant Chain
Being the granddaughter of Dutch immigrants and a teacher on the Six Nations reserve, I knew that this wampum was important.
April 18, 2017
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Covenant Breakers
We are a people who deeply believe in the importance of promises, and also, seem, ironically, to not be very good at keeping them. What does covenant keeping with our Indigenous brothers and sisters look like for us now?
July 24, 2017
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Forming Faith Through Generations
“There’s no single way to do intergenerational engagement. There’s no hard and fast rule or one silver bullet. It’s all about experimentation and failure, even,” says Amanda Bakale, a pastor at Community CRC in Kitchener, ON.
August 24, 2017
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Canada 150 Preaching Challenge
What do the calls to hospitality & reconciliation mean for your church’s relationships with Indigenous peoples?
September 13, 2017
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Strengthening Ministry Relationships
I recently asked the CRC Pastors’ Facebook Group what they wanted to tell CRCNA staff about our connection to classes. There were many responses, but here is the main nugget: show you care about us.
November 2, 2017
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Helping Your Church Bridge the Gap Between Sundays: A Look at the CRCNA’s New Mobile App
Often I am against a church having a mobile app. But The Bridge is different. Here’s why.
November 27, 2017
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Advent Calendars and Gift Catalogues
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.
November 29, 2017
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Reformed Treasures
Earlier this fall, Angela Reitsma Bick, editor of the Christian Courier, sat down with CRCNA Canadian Ministries Director, Darren Roorda, to talk about some key tenants of the Reformed faith and their relevance today.
November 28, 2017
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Christianity Reforged
As Christians in the Reformed tradition, we believe that followers of Jesus are forged daily, sent through the refiner’s fire, remade and remaking. What does a “reforged” church look like?
January 31, 2018
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Swords Into Ploughshares: Agents of Shalom in a Nuclear Age
In the midst of the growing international tension, followers of Jesus should act as peacemakers. But how can Christians go about making peace in a nuclear age?
February 19, 2018
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The Bridge App: An Exciting New Tool for the Local Church
The Bridge, a free smartphone app created to be a bridge between ministry resources and local churches, has officially launched. Has your church signed up?
March 5, 2018
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Beyond Budget Gimmicks — A Check-up on Canada’s Heart
Canada's federal budget was just released last week. Since budgets are moral documents, what does this budget have to say about the heart of our country?
March 13, 2018
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Gathering 2019
Preparations are underway for the Gathering 2019 in Edmonton, AB. Here's an update on what's happening and how to get involved!
March 14, 2018
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Celebrating Female Authors - Dorothy Day
March is celebrated as Women's History Month. With this in mind, I wanted to share some books authored by women that have ignited my faith, moved me to action, and helped form my identity in Christ.
March 14, 2018
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Celebrating Female Authors - Sarah Bessey
March is marked as Women’s History Month. With this in mind, I wanted to share some books authored by women that have ignited my faith, moved me to action, and helped form my identity in Christ.