Justice & Service
Deacons Can Lead the Way in Holistic Ministry
Social Enterprises and Business as Mission initiatives can provide a new way for deacons and churches to live out the gospel every day.
Read MoreWhen Justice Flows Like a River
The River Church has adopted a whole-community approach to social justice, recognizing that collective action is far more effective than individual efforts. By engaging all congregation members and collaborating with local partners, the church has had a significant impact in their local community and beyond!
Read MoreLocal Food Bank Brings a Community Together
The Zion Food Bank values relationships and caring as they help feed the food insecure in their community. Hear how two churches are working together to provide hope and help in their community!
Read MoreIt Only Takes a Spark!
After a few years’ hiatus (due to the pandemic in 2020), a group of deacons and church members from the Maritime provinces gathered at John Calvin CRC the weekend of Apr. 26-27 for Spark! 2024. Several ministry leaders from the denomination led talks and workshops under the theme “Work in Progress – Joining God Where He’s At.”
Read MoreGiving Shelter to the Homeless
“Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless.” -Isaiah 58:7 (NLT) Members of First CRC in midtown Toronto have been picking up garden tools, cooking chili, hosting information sessions, and packing backpacks and baskets in an effort to live out this verse in their own neighbourhood.
Read MoreWhen Church & Community Come Together
Over ten years ago, a group of people at John Calvin CRC began dreaming about how to combine the assets and resources of the church with their local community while addressing food insecurity and promoting wise, environmental stewardship. The Glenwood Drive Community Garden was born!
Read MoreWearing the Mark of Mercy
Tim Keller writes that mercy isn’t just the job of the Christian: mercy is the mark of the Christian. This quote just stops me in my tracks.
Read MoreThe Road to Reconciliation Begins with Justice
“People sometimes want to jump right to reconciliation, but there is a stop before you get there, and it is called justice. It is not something that can be skipped.” This was the message shared by Adrian Jacobs, Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation, at the recent Canadian National Gathering in Ottawa.
Read MoreReconnecting Churches in Central Alberta with “Night of Encouragement”
Marg Hoogland, Diaconal Coach for Alberta North (Central Alberta) saw an incredible opportunity to get the churches in her area reacquainted – with her as their coach and with each other!
Read MoreThinking “Local” at Christmas
“Getting our church more ‘invested’ with a local Giving Tree is one way we as a church are growing our relationship/involvement with our community.”
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