Posts Tagged ‘community engagement’
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 MoreChoosing Relationships over (Temporary) Relief
Deacons must look beyond offering only short-term help in their benevolence work. Walking alongside people and building relationships are essential, reminds Drayton CRC deacon, Teresa.
Read MoreEquipping the Equippers
Each January we gather our team of Diaconal Coaches for a weekend of learning, sharing, and rejuvenation so that they can know how to best serve Canadian CRC deacon teams in the coming year.
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 MoreThank you for your support!
Since its inception, NewGround has partnered with over 100 Canadian Christian Reformed churches. As we reflect how so many began with just a seed of hope and see how many have grown into flourishing community organizations, we acknowledge God’s goodness; how He has blessed NewGround to be a blessing for some many!
Read MoreTouching Hearts, Changing Lives
Hearts and lives are being impacted by the work of deacons in Classis Huron. About 40 people came together at St. Mark’s Place in Kitchener on the evening of April 18th to hear and celebrate how God is at work in and through diaconal ministry.
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 MoreA Deacon’s Journey of Faith and Service
An inspiring story of how one deacon at Hope Fellowship in Courtice, ON, impacted one family. A follow-up post by guest writer, Amanda Mason.
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!
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