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COVID Reopening Resources?
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.).
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October 21, 2020
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Lifestyle Standards for Volunteers?
Have any churches implemented "lifestyle standards" for volunteers?
October 21, 2020
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Any Luck Selling, Donating, or Recycling Pews? Do You Need Pews?
Have any of you successfully sold or donated your pews when you take them out? Wondering if anyone has had luck with this.
October 20, 2020
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Parents of Teens: What Resources Are You Looking For?
Parents of teenagers, I'd love to know: What resources are you currently looking for?
October 7, 2020
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Use Devotional Instead of Sunday School Materials as Weekly Study Guide?
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?
October 6, 2020
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How Are You Encouraging the Jobless?
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?
September 16, 2020
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Biblical Foundation for Membership?
While we value membership in the CRC, are there any scripture passages that can be used to support membership?
September 15, 2020
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Short (3 or 4 Session) Bible Study Suggestions?
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?
August 24, 2020
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What Are Churches Doing To Encourage Giving as an Act of Worship During COVID-19?
Whether meeting online or in-person, what are churches doing to spark that sense of worship in how they collect their offering?
August 19, 2020
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Policy for Employees and Worship Team During COVID-19?
Does anyone have a written employee policy for COVID-19 that they could share with us? We would also like a draft of policies or guidelines for worship team volunteers.
August 19, 2020
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Safe Church During COVID?
I'm wondering how to keep the work of Safe Church (abuse awareness, prevention, and response) going during COVID. Any ideas?
August 18, 2020
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How Are Churches Encouraging “Participation” of the Body at This Time?
How is your church finding ways to encourage active participation in the life of the church at this time?
August 3, 2020
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Engaging Visitors During COVID?
During COVID, there are likely many people watching your service that are not members. How is your church engaging visitors at this time?
July 30, 2020
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Celebrating a Pastor Who Is Leaving?
We are looking for ideas to celebrate our pastor and his wife in responsible, physically distant, and meaningful ways at the end of August. Any ideas?
July 27, 2020
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Hybrid Ministry Approaches?
What approaches are you considering for ministering to one another in the hybrid setting of physically-distanced in-person AND virtual gatherings?
July 23, 2020
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How Will Your Choir Look This Year?
What do you imagine your adult/youth choir season will look like this year?
July 19, 2020
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Who Can Conduct Baptisms in the CRC?
Who can conduct baptisms in the CRC?
July 15, 2020
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Checklist for Widows?
Has anyone in Canada developed a checklist that widows (male or female) could use after the death of their partner?
June 30, 2020
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Where Is Your Church at in the Physical Reopening Process?
Where is your church at in the physical reopening process?
June 16, 2020
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How Are Pastors Coping Without Connection of Weekly Preaching?
COVID-19 takes its toll on the mental health of pastors when they are robbed of the face-to-face connection on Sundays.
June 3, 2020
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Resources to Talk Race and Racism With Children?
As we consider how to walk alongside families in our church regarding racism in America, what resources have churches or individuals found helpful?
May 29, 2020
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Does Your Church Have a Reopening Plan?
Has your church started the reopening process? How are you doing it?
May 14, 2020
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Church Facebook Page Public vs Private?
Need help sorting out a decision to keep our Facebook page open (public) as opposed to going private. What are the benefits of private?
May 12, 2020
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When to Reopen Church? (And When to Re-Close)
I've heard of councils struggling with the question of how and when to re-open. Sadly, I've also heard of this issue causing pain and division.
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?