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GEMS Regional Gathering - Chino, CA - Join GEMS leaders from across Southern California on Saturday, August 22, in Chino for a day of encouragement, fellowship, and practical ministry training. Discover new curriculum resources, exchange ideas with fellow leaders, and be refreshed in your calling to disciple girls. Whether your club is large or small—or you're interested in starting a ministry for girls— you'll gain tools and inspiration for the year ahead. Space is limited. Learn more and register at gemsgc.org/register
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
ReFrame Ministries
Kids Corner Devotions - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “A New School Year: God’s Power Of Love In You!” at www.kidscorner.net. School is back, and that means new adventures, new challenges, and lots of chances to grow! Even in frustrating moments, you can choose kindness, patience, and love. Remember, you’re never on your own, and you can make a big difference in your school every single day! Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app
Kids Corner Devotions - 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 - 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 - 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
Groundwork: Hear God's Voice: A Warning Against Unbelief - When we feel weary and under pressure, the author of Hebrews urges us to hear God’s voice and resist the temptation to drift away from our faith. Join Groundwork as we study Hebrews 3-4:13 to discover how history and community can help us hear God’s voice, keep us securely anchored in our faith when we’re tempted to drift, and find God’s promised Sabbath rest. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Jesus learned from the mistakes of God’s people. He copied the playbook on radical curiosity from the Father. And instead of coming in like a superhero, Jesus entered into humanity by wrapping himself in human flesh and moving “into the neighborhood” (John 1:14, The Message). As you reflect on the humble way Jesus came into the world, think about someone you might normally avoid or people who are excluded in your community. How can you show the love of Christ to those people this week? Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Consejo de formación en la fe de Thrive - Jesús aprendió de los errores del pueblo de Dios. Tomó el modelo de curiosidad radical de su Padre. Y en lugar de llegar como un superhéroe, se hizo carne y “se mudó al vecindario” (Juan 1:14, The Message). Al reflexionar en la forma humilde en que Jesús vino al mundo, piense en alguien a quien normalmente evitaría o en personas marginadas en su comunidad. ¿Cómo puede usted mostrarles el amor de Cristo esta semana? Presentado por Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Thrive 신앙 훈련 팁 - 예수님은 하나님의 백성이 저질렀던 실수를 기억하며, 아버지께서 보여주신 깊고 포용적인 호기심의 길을 따르셨습니다. 슈퍼히어로처럼 등장하신 것이 아니라, 인간의 몸을 입고 '우리 동네에'(요 1:14, 유진 피터슨의 메시지 성경) 오심으로써 인류 안에 들어오셨습니다. 예수님이 얼마나 겸손하게 세상에 오셨는지를 묵상하며, 평소에 거리감을 두거나 공동체에서 잘 어울리지 못했던 사람들을 떠올려 보세요. 이번 주, 그들에게 그리스도의 사랑을 어떻게 전할 수 있을지 생각해 보세요. Thrive에서 제공하는 자료입니다: crcna.org/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
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.
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
World Renew
2026 Cambodia Discovery Tour - World Renew invites you on a journey to explore Cambodia! Grow in your understanding of World Renew’s work from communities already leading change, while experiencing the history, traditions, and culture of Cambodia. Join us from November 6-16, 2026 and come discover what God is doing in Cambodia. Registration is limited. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/cambodia2026info
CRC Heritage Fund
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
Resonate Global Mission
We're Hiring! Donor Engagement Manager - The Donor Engagement Manager is responsible for leading a best-in-class team of fundraisers to generate financial support by developing relationships with current and prospective donors. The Manager will provide leadership and supervision to the bi-national donor engagement team and provide analysis and financial reporting of fundraising programs. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Apply at https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/postings/d28b0001-9770-46f2-990b-ec4e58ce44ba
