Hearts Exchanged is difficult to summarize in a few short paragraphs. On a basic level the program has given me a much deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous Peoples. It revealed facts and...
One of the transformative practices in Hearts Exchanged is learning how to craft a personal land acknowledgment, and then sharing those words and commitments with one another in each cohort. Every...
My heart, my hands, they’re kingdom bound — glory. Where thorns no longer curse the ground — glory. Trim the wick and light the flame — glory. My work, it will not be in vain — glory. Oh, we labor...
Two CRC women, Julia Prins Vanderveen from the First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver and Marlene Wolters from the Frankford Christian Reformed Church, were among the graduates being honoured at...
In Canada, Victoria Day is celebrated on the Monday before May 25th to commemorate the birthday of Queen Victoria. She was Canada’s Head of State in 1867 when the country was formed, and she remained...
When I first signed up for Hearts Exchanged, I’ll be honest: I arrived with a mix of excitement and a touch of skepticism. I’m young enough that I had a basic understanding of Indigenous...
Humility and curiosity were key ingredients during my experience with Hearts Exchanged (HE). Meeting monthly, I quickly realized how little I knew. I was humbled by the knowledge, stories, and...
All of your ways are peace All of your ways are peace Though we are pressed on ev'ry side We trust that you are peace All of your words are true All of your words are true Though we have heard so many...
For Liz Tolkamp, Canada West Thrive Regional Connector and member of the planning team, the Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation is part of an ongoing commitment to respond to the 2015 Canadian Truth...
When you tell someone you are going to Alaska, the usual response is either, “Oh man, that’s amazing. I went there on a cruise once,” or, “Why? It’s so cold.” Once I correct them and explain that I am...
Before participating in Hearts Exchanged, I had done mostly "head learning" about reconciliation—building a personal library, studying relevant government and First Nations reports, as well as the...
But the Lord Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts. - Isaiah 5:16 Escalating Conflict and Military Tensions in the Middle East In recent...
