NEW! Devotions for Deacons
Since the last release of a set of devotions specific to deacons and written specifically for use in deacons meetings, there have been requests for another set. Today Diaconal Ministries Canada is publishing the first devotion in a new set. In our conversations with deacons across the country, we often summarize the ministry of the…
Operation Manna Partner: Mosaic Centre in Edmonton, Alberta
Mosaic Centre has been a recipient of Operation Manna (OM) funding for the past 4 years. In addition to the financial seed money that OM has gifted us, we have also been blessed by excellent mentoring from Diaconal Ministries Canada. During this time, we have grown from a “green” start-up ministry into a valuable and…
Updated Resources
Be sure to check out the following resources for deacons, updated and reformatted. Guidelines for Benevolence: This resource offers suggestions to help deacons develop priorities and set boundaries as they reach out in love to their neighbours. Growing as a Community of Deacons: This resource provides practical ideas to help deacons capitalize on…
Drinking Downstream: The Church and Residential Schools
We Drink Downstream from Christian Reformed Church on Vimeo. Danielle Rowaan, Justice Communications and Education Coordinator for CRC Canadian Ministries, writes the following about the video: “If there is one single area of Canadian life where Shalom and right relationships are most needed, the relationship between indigenous peoples and other Canadians is certainly in the…
Too Busy to Pray? Not Necessarily…
A few years ago, Willow Creek Church pastor and author Bill Hybels released a cleverly-titled book: Too Busy Not to Pray. In my mind I know it is true: so many things need to be prayed about, with so much happening in my life and so many needs in the church. But, in my life,…
Operation Manna Offering: May 4, 2014
In many CRCs across Canada, the Operation Manna offering will be held on May 4, 2014. Operation Manna is a program of Diaconal Ministries Canada. The offering for this program provides an opportunity for CRCs across Canada to support each other as they love their neighbours and bless them through community ministry. It works like…