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GEMS Regional Gathering - Upper Midwest - GEMS leaders from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and surrounding areas are invited to join us this fall for a GEMS Regional Gathering. Choose the location that works best for you: Hull, IA (Wednesday, September 2, 5:30–8:30 p.m.) or Renville, MN (Wednesday, September 2, 6:00–8:30 p.m.) Connect with fellow leaders, discover fresh ministry ideas, receive guidance on new GEMS resources, and be encouraged in your work with girls. Whether you're a longtime counselor, a new volunteer, or interested in starting a ministry for girls at your church, you'll leave refreshed and equipped to help girls discover who they are in Christ. Learn more and register at gemsgc.org/register
GEMS Regional Gathering - Woodstock, Ont. - Ontario GEMS leaders are invited to gather in Woodstock on Saturday, September 19, for a day of encouragement, training, and fellowship. Connect with leaders from across the province, explore new GEMS resources, and gain practical ideas for discipling girls in your church and community. Come be refreshed and equipped for another year of ministry. Learn more and register at gemsgc.org
GEMS Regional Gathering - Grand Rapids, Mich. - West Michigan GEMS leaders are invited to a Regional Gathering in Grand Rapids on Saturday, September 19. Join fellow counselors and coordinators for a day of encouragement, practical ministry ideas, connection, and guidance on new GEMS resources. You'll leave refreshed, inspired, and equipped to continue helping girls discover who they are in Christ. Learn more and register at gemsgc.org/register
McMaster University Students - University is about more than classes. It’s about finding your people, asking big questions, growing in your faith, and making memories that last. All Things Fellowship is McMaster University's CRC Campus Ministry—a place to build authentic friendships, enjoy great food, explore faith, and have fun along the way. Whether you're in first year or finishing your degree, there's a place for you here. First All Things Fellowship Night Thursday, Sept. 10th. Join us for games, laughs, great conversations, and the chance to meet some incredible people as we kick off a new year together. Welcome BBQ Sunday, Sept. 20th. Come hungry, bring a friend, and enjoy an evening of food, community, and a glimpse of what All Things is all about. Follow us for updates, upcoming events, and encouragement throughout the year. Everyone is welcome. We'd love to meet you! Dr. Michael D. Fallon [email protected]. / Instagram allthingscrc_mcmaster
Crossroads Mentor Gathering in Prinsburg, Minnesota (September 2026) - Join us for the Crossroads Mentor Gathering in Prinsburg, Minnesota! Douglas Cupery, director of church engagement, will lead a training workshop for current mentors and an introduction to Crossroads for those interested in learning more about this impactful ministry. Connect, hear inspiring stories, and learn how God is working through Crossroads to transform lives. You'll receive valuable insights into the role of a mentor and the impact you're making in the lives of incarcerated men and women. Bring a friend and discover how you can make a difference! Lunch will be provided following the mentor gathering. Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT). Location: First Christian Reformed Church (106 6th St., Prinsburg, MN 56281)
CRC Communications
We're Hiring! Director of Communications - The successful candidate will provide leadership, strategy, planning, and oversight in the communications of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) and its ministries. The Director of Communications will ensure that communications and marketing across the denomination function within the established ecclesiastical and organizational frameworks in a way that supports and facilitates the ministry of the CRCNA and its institutions and agencies, in conformity with the denominational ministry plan. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ont., or Grand Rapids, Mich. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com by August 29, 2026.
ReFrame Ministries
Kids Corner Devotions: A New School Year: What Can I Offer? - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “A New School Year: What Can I Offer?” at www.kidscorner.net. Choose the best ways this school year to show love to God. Maybe it’s by helping a classmate, working hard in school, or being kind when it’s not easy. Maybe it’s all of these and more! Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app
Kids Corner Devotions: Get Into the Habit - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Get Into the Habit” at www.kidscorner.net. What are your spiritual daily habits that help grow closer to God? They’re things like prayer, Bible reading, and worship. They're habits we do because we love God and have his spirit in our hearts. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app
Kids Corner Devotions: A Safe Place - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “A Safe Place” at www.kidscorner.net. In Matthew 25:31-40, Jesus taught us that part of following him is helping others feel safe and comforted. Small acts of kindness may seem ordinary, but they can show God’s extraordinary love. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app
Kids Corner Devotions: Let's Celebrate - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Let’s Celebrate” at www.kidscorner.net. The apostle Paul knew how to celebrate Jesus’ amazing love. In Philippians 4:4-13, Paul said he had learned to be happy with whatever he had because Jesus gave him the strength to handle anything, even while in prison. How will you celebrate Jesus’ love today? Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app
Groundwork: Jesus is the High Priest Who Meets Our Needs - Do you ever feel alone, like no one can understand what you’re going through? Join Groundwork as we study Hebrews 4:14-7:28 to learn about the high priest Melchizedek. Together, we’ll see how the author of Hebrews draws a connection between Melchizedek and Jesus to help us better understand the extent to which Jesus truly understands, cares for, and meets our needs. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Indigenous Ministry
You're Invited to Langley for On-the-Land Learning! - How do we listen to the stories of the land and practice being good neighbours? Come spend a day on Stó:lō territory with Adrian Jacobs (Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice & Reconciliation) and local Indigenous knowledge holders. Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Langley, BC. Learn more and register: https://crcna.regfox.com/langley-on-the-land-learning-september
CRC Planned Giving
Giving to ministry from an IRA - If you are 70 ½ or older, you can give to CRC Ministries from your IRA and receive significant tax benefits in return. Learn more at crcna.org/heritagefund or call Josh Remer, CRCNA Planned Giving Advisor at 616-223-5885
Savvy Ways to Give to Your Church - Generous Christians like you are giving to CRC Ministries in savvy ways that have tremendous impact AND reduce their taxes! If you own stock, real estate or other non-cash assets, you, too, can get in on the tax-saving action! When you give non-cash assets to the CRCNA, you will receive a fair market value deduction at the time of your gift. You’ll also avoid capital gains on the sale of appreciated assets. Learn more at crcna.org/heritagefund or call Josh Remer, CRCNA Planned Giving Advisor at 616-223-5885
Thrive
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was curious about the racial climate in the United States in the 1960s. Growing up in the segregated South troubled and inspired him for a better vision of an America that lived out the true meaning of its creed that all people are created with equality and dignity. How might the Lord be nudging you to reach out to someone with curiosity this week? What simple act can you do this week to move toward love, unity, and a celebration of diversity? Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Consejo de formación en la fe de Thrive - El Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tuvo curiosidad por el clima racial de los Estados Unidos en los años 60. Creció en el sur segregado, lo cual lo inquietó e inspiró a imaginar una América que viviera el verdadero significado de su credo: que todos fueron creados con igualdad y dignidad. ¿De qué manera le está invitando el Señor a acercarse a alguien con curiosidad esta semana? ¿Qué acto sencillo podría realizar para avanzar hacia el amor, la unidad y la celebración de la diversidad? Presentado por Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Thrive 신앙 훈련 팁 - 마틴 루터 킹 목사는 1960년대 미국 사회의 인종 문제에 깊은 호기심을 가졌습니다. 인종 분리정책이 시행되던 남부에서 성장한 그는, 그 부조리한 현실에 괴로움을 느끼는 동시에, 모든 인간은 평등하며 존엄하게 창조되었다는 미국의 신념이 실제로 실현되는 더 나은 미국의 미래를 꿈꾸게 되었습니다. 이번 주에는 주님께서 여러분의 마음에 품게 하신 사람은 누구인지, 그에게 어떻게 다가갈 수 있을지 묵상해 보세요. 사랑과 연합, 다양성의 길로 나아가기 위해 이번 주에 여러분이 실천할 수 있는 작은 행동은 무엇일까요? Thrive에서 제공하는 자료입니다: crcna.org/Thrive
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The late United States congressman John Lewis believed in the nonviolent resistance techniques he learned from Martin Luther King, Jr., and others. He grew up with the gospel teaching that everyone is made in the image of God. To honor that image, we just need to slow down and see others through the lenses of grace and forgiveness. Humanizing people—even one’s enemy (Matt. 5:44-45)—according to Lewis, is the first step toward reconciliation and social change. Whom might God be asking you to forgive this week? How can you recognize and honor the image of God in everyone you encounter this week? Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Consejo de formación en la fe de Thrive - El fallecido congresista estadounidense John Lewis creyó firmemente en la resistencia no violenta, aprendida de Martin Luther King, Jr., y otros. Creció bajo la enseñanza del evangelio de que todos están hechos a imagen de Dios. Para honrar esa imagen, debemos reducir la velocidad y ver a los demás con ojos de gracia y perdón. Humanizar a las personas —incluso a los enemigos (Mateo 5:44-45)— es, según Lewis, el primer paso hacia la reconciliación y el cambio social. ¿A quién podría estar llamándole Dios a perdonar esta semana? ¿Cómo puede usted reconocer y honrar la imagen de Dios en cada persona que encuentre? Presentado por Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Thrive 신앙 훈련 팁 - 고(故) 미국 하원의원 존 루이스는 마틴 루터 킹 주니어 박사에게서 배운 비폭력 저항의 가르침을 깊이 신뢰했습니다. 그는 모든 사람이 하나님의 형상대로 지음 받았다는 복음의 진리 안에서 성장했습니다. 하나님의 형상을 존중하려면, 우리의 삶의 속도를 늦추고 은혜와 용서의 시선으로 다른 이들을 바라보아야 합니다. 루이스는 모든 사람을 인간으로 존중하는 것—심지어 원수까지도 (마5:44-45)—이 화해와 사회 변화를 위한 첫걸음이라고 믿었습니다. 이번 주, 하나님께서 여러분에게 용서하라고 하시는 사람은 누구인가요? 만나는 모든 사람 안에서 하나님의 형상을 어떻게 인식하고 존중할 수 있을지 묵상해 보세요. Thrive에서 제공하는 자료입니다: crcna.org/Thrive
World Renew
Field to Table Dinner for Asia - Join us for an evening of delicious Asian cuisine and inspiring conversation with Faye Yu, World Renew's Country Director for Laos. Faye will share how God is working through local communities and faithful partnerships to bring hope, opportunity, and lasting change. Peter Timmerman, our Canadian Executive Director, will also share reflections on World Renew's work. Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM at the World Renew Canada office, 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON. Reserve your spot at worldrenew.org/events (select "Field to Table" and click "Register Here").
