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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!
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February 27, 2018
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Thoughts on Forgiveness and Aboriginal Residential Schools
This article from Indigenous Christian leaders Ray Aldred, Adrian Jacobs, and Terry LeBlanc considers what societal repentance for the evils of residential schools and healing from our colonial history could look like in Canada.
February 27, 2018
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The Gospel Comes to North America
This thought-provoking article by National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald is a call for contextualization of the gospel in North America and offers seven touchstones for this gospel contextualization.
February 27, 2018
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC): Calls to Action
The Commission delivered these 94 Calls to Action in 2015, calling various actors in society, including churches and religious denominations, to action in response to the findings of the Commission.
February 20, 2018
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A Unique Learning Opportunity on Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation in Canada
The CRCNA Canada Justice & Reconciliation Team is offering a unique learning opportunity. It combines a Blanket Exercise with an info session on the commitments that the CRC has made to Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation.
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?
February 13, 2018
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Honouring the Image of God Through Word Choices
After PM Trudeau's "failed joke" involving inclusive language, how do we as Christians use words that acknowledge the image of God?
February 13, 2018
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Month of Prayer guide for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
A prayer guide to help your church pray for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.
February 13, 2018
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Living the 8th Fire: Small Group Curriculum for Truth and Reconciliation
We know that the journey of reconciliation is a challenge, a blessing, and a deeply spiritual journey. The 8th Fire videos and this curriculum draw us into this journey in a friendly and moving way.
February 11, 2018
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What to Do If Your Canada Summer Jobs Application Has Been Returned
The Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue and the office of Canadian Ministries wish to bring the following letter from the Canadian Council of Christian Charities to your attention.
February 7, 2018
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Any Churches Celebrating Black History Month in Canada?
Does your church hold any events celebrating Black History Month?
January 31, 2018
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Tools for Acknowledging Indigenous Territory, Language, Treaties
Some tools and resources for congregations to live out a ministry of reconciliation with our Indigenous neighbours.
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?
January 30, 2018
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Narrowing the Gender Gap in Canada
What has the church done to close the gender gap, and what still needs to be done in light of the #MeToo movement?
January 28, 2018
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CRC Canadian Ministries Director Signs Statement on Canada Summer Jobs Program
CRC Canadian Ministries Director Rev. Dr. Darren Roorda has signed an interfaith statement regarding the new controversial requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs Program grant. Will your church be applying for Canada Summer Job grants this year?
January 28, 2018
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Now's Our Chance to Push for Equity for Indigenous Kids (Do Justice)
Now is the moment to raise our voices, both in prayer and advocacy, for a Canada where Indigenous children finally have equal opportunities to flourish.
January 27, 2018
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Dance the Reconciliation Dance
CRC commissioned pastor Harold Roscher, Director and Chaplain of the Edmonton Native Healing Centre, wrote this reflection in response to the Government of Canada’s apology to residential school survivors.
January 21, 2018
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Applying for a Canada Summer Jobs Grant? Here's Some Important Information
Many Canadians are expressing concerns about the recent changes to the Canada summer jobs application process. We have a few suggestions for those with concerns about this issue.
January 13, 2018
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Discernment in Cross-Cultural Ministry
This paper on discernment by Rev. Bert Adema of the CRC’s Indigenous Christian Fellowship (formerly IMCF) in Regina considers cross-cultural ministry and the difference between syncretism and contextualization, recommends elements of a process of communal discernment of these questions, and includes the ICF’s position on smudging.
January 13, 2018
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Smudging as a Christian Aboriginal Ceremony
In Christian Indigenous spirituality, smudging can be a call to worship the Triune Creator: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
January 13, 2018
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KAIROS Blanket Exercise (Canada)
The Blanket Exercise is an excellent tool that walks participants through the history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
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?
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 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.