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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!

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It 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.”

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Touching 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.

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Giving 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.

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Offerings in a Post-Pandemic Era

How has the “Offering Time” changed in your church in this post-pandemic era? What has changed about the way congregations are giving money to the church and its ministries?

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A 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.

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