Special Note for Bulletin Editors and Church Administrators:
June 11, 2023 is the suggested offering Sunday for the Candidacy Committee. Candidacy Sunday offers churches a great opportunity to thank God for the men and women who anticipate being approved as ministry candidates each year at synod. Digital resources are available on the Network for a bulletin announcement, pulpit announcement, power point slide, and worship litany. Find resources for this special Sunday at crcna.org/ChurchYear
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Indigenous Ministry
Hearts Exchanged: This Fall - Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigneous people as neighbours. It's a great way to learn more about the history of Canada. You can participate in a cohort with people from your area! Read more and express your interest today. crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Other
ICS Summer Course - In the summer ICS course "State, Society, and Religion in Hegel's Philosophy" with Andrew Tebutt, explore the domains of ethical life, law, and civil society as they enable and support our freedom as self-conscious beings. Delve into the practices of art and religion and how they are interwoven with social and political life. Learn about Hegel's role in constructing the modern West's category of religion and examine how to think about religion and religious differences beyond Eurocentrism. This course runs from July 3-August 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm-3pm. Tuition is $1,500 to take for credit or $600 to audit (or $400 for first-time auditors). To learn more or register, email [email protected]
Workshops Available - The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services has several workshops available during the month of June on topics such as mental health, combating violence, serving veterans, caring for seniors, and securing places of worship in the event of an active shooter. Learn more and register for these free workshops at https://ocfe-events.com/2023-workshops/
Grant Funding Available - Does your church have a program to support healthy aging? There may be grant funds available to support your church in serving in areas of Alzheimer's and related dementias, direct care workforce; elder justice; respite; rural health; and addressing social determinants of health. Learn more and apply at https://mihealthfund.org/grantmaking/healthy-aging
ReFrame Ministries
Kids Corner: What Does God Want Me to Do Right Now? - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. What if God, the Creator of the universe, promised to give you whatever you wanted? That’s right! Anything you could want or imagine. What would you ask for? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the KC eBook “Helping Kids Find Their Role in God’s Story.”
Kids Corner: An Attitude of Gratitude - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness, and it helps you remember what you’re grateful for. The psalm writers were grateful for all that God had done for them. And they wrote these blessings down so that we the readers could share in them too. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Liz and Friends episode “Delayed.”
Family Fire - is an online community exploring Spirit-led family, marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended families, and intimacy. Find encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for regular email updates and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook.
Family Fire - is an online community exploring Spirit-led family, marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended families, and intimacy. Find encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for regular email updates and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook.
Diaconal Ministries Canada
Youth Justice Project - Diaconal Ministries Canada is helping teens make a difference in their communities! Through the Youth Justice Project, we encourage youth to identify an injustice in their community and share ways they hope to address it. Approved applicants receive up to $6000 in grants, one-on-one coaching, and support from NewGround staff. Find out more on our website: https://diaconalministries.com/newground/new-ground-youth-justice-project/