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My husband and I would like to lead a short Bible study this fall (outside, hopefully before the snow falls). Any suggestions for short (3 or 4 session) studies?
While we value membership in the CRC, are there any scripture passages that can be used to support membership?
Is this appreciation gift from the church taxable?
One of the side effects of COVID has been the loss of jobs and/or changes in hours. Is your church doing anything to encourage those who are seeking employment?
How is your church finding ways to encourage active participation in the life of the church at this time?
Rather than buying Sunday School material, I would like to purchase a bulk order of a devotion book to give to each family in our church. Wondering if others have done this? Recommendations?
In the process of renovating our sanctuary and while we intend to remain an organ-led congregation for the near future, we are seeking advice on how to mic our classic 1986 Allen Organ into live stream and recordings.
Have any of you successfully sold or donated your pews when you take them out? Wondering if anyone has had luck with this.
Willowdale CRC in Toronto will be reopening at some point and I wonder if anyone has resources that we can take advantage of (i.e. attendance registration templates, etc.).
In the past, the CRCNA had recommendations for a pastor's salary. Do you have current recommendations or survey to help me in this process?
I am wondering if any churches are currently running a Sunday school program, and if so, how are you doing it?
Have any churches implemented "lifestyle standards" for volunteers?
Has anyone in Canada developed a checklist that widows (male or female) could use after the death of their partner?
Is there a CRC-approved Heidelberg Catechism class that I can take online/virtually?
I am wondering if there are any collective prayers posted so that we as a CRC could pray at the same time.
How accessible is space on your campus? Are you located primarily on- or off-campus? If you are based off-campus, how do you get on-campus?
Curious, has anyone made or purchased a Peg Doll Nativity Set? And if so, how did you like it as a faith formation tool? Any tips?
We are looking for insights on changing our current model of Elders to shepherding and administrative....looking for feedback from different churches on the pros and cons.
Our council is creating a council apprenticeship program for mature teenagers to serve on council as either apprentice deacons or apprentice administrative elders. Ideas?
Any ideas or resources for Youth Ministry during COVID?
For those who have worked with people at varying levels of dementia (leaning toward severe) what do you use for Bible reading and study?
I'm a newbie looking for advice on running our church library. Any suggestions or resources?