CRC Communications
Edmonton Area CRCNA Airlines - Board the “CRCNA Airlines”, where your flight attendants will lead you on a wild adventure following our ministry share dollars across the globe. We'll jet off to Cambodia, Uganda, traverse Canada and the USA, explore our Urban Indigenous Ministries, and so much more. You'll leave feeling inspired and empowered, knowing that your ministry share dollars are hard at work, making a significant impact on countless lives. Are you ready for a fun adventure? Join us for this epic Ministry Shares workshop and be part of something truly extraordinary! DATE: Saturday, May 24th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: West End CRC, 10015 149 St, Edmonton, AB, T5N 3X6 RSVP: crcna.regfox.com/crcna-airlines-edmonton
Edmonton Area CRCNA Airlines - Board the “CRCNA Airlines”, where your flight attendants will lead you on a wild adventure following our ministry share dollars across the globe. We'll jet off to Cambodia, Uganda, traverse Canada and the USA, explore our Urban Indigenous Ministries, and so much more. You'll leave feeling inspired and empowered, knowing that your ministry share dollars are hard at work, making a significant impact on countless lives. Are you ready for a fun adventure? Join us for this epic Ministry Shares workshop and be part of something truly extraordinary! DATE: Saturday, May 24th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: West End CRC, 10015 149 St, Edmonton, AB, T5N 3X6 RSVP: crcna.regfox.com/crcna-airlines-edmonton
Edmonton Area CRCNA Airlines - Final Boarding Call - Next week board the “CRCNA Airlines”, where your flight attendants will lead you on a wild adventure chasing our ministry share dollars across the globe. We'll jet off to Cambodia, Uganda, traverse Canada, and so much more. Join us for this epic Ministry Shares workshop and be part of this fun adventure! DATE: Saturday, May 24th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: West End CRC, 10015 149 St, Edmonton, AB, T5N 3X6 RSVP: crcna.regfox.com/crcna-airlines-edmonton
40 Days of Prayer for Synod - You’re invited into 40 days of intentional, guided prayer leading up to Synod 2025. Echoing the Emmaus Road theme from Gather events, we hope to "Journey With Jesus" as we ask for God's guidance, with prayers written by a wide variety of CRC contributors. Learn more and sign up at crcna.org/synod/prayer for either daily Scripture and prayers OR a week’s worth of Scripture and prayers that will be emailed to you. The 40 days of prayer will begin on Sunday, May 4.
40 Days of Prayer for Synod - You’re invited into 40 days of intentional, guided prayer leading up to Synod 2025. The theme, Journey With Jesus, has been engaged with by a wide variety of CRC contributors. Learn more and sign up for either daily Scripture and prayers OR a week’s worth of Scripture and prayers that will be emailed to you. crcna.org/synod/prayer
40 Days of Prayer for Synod 2025 - 40 Days of Prayer are written prayers representing the diversity of CRC members that will guide us for the 40 days leading up to synod. Sign up to receive an email with the prayer for the day, or a PDF with each week’s prayers. The 40 Days of Prayer will begin next Sunday, May 4, and will conclude as Synod 2025 delegates gather on June 12. crcna.org/synod/prayer
40 Days of Prayer for Synod 2025 - It's not too late! Pray-ers from around the denomination and the world began praying for Synod 2025 on May 4, but new pray-ers are always welcome. With prayers contributed by a wide variety of CRC writers, join us as we seek God's guidance and presence for this year's synod. Learn more and sign up for either daily Scripture and prayers OR a week’s worth of Scripture and prayers that will be emailed to you. crcna.org/synod/prayer
Indigenous Ministry
100 Women | 1 Heart - On April 24, 2025 from 7:30-9pm Join 100 women for food fellowship and an evening of impact. You’ll hear from keynote speaker Shannon Perez, a Sayisi Dene woman and the director of the centre. Join us at CRCNA Office 3475 Mainway Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 crcna.regfox.com/100-women-one-heart
100 Women | 1 Heart - Next week join us for 100 Women | 1 Heart On April 24, 2025 from 7:30-9pm. You’ll hear from keynote speaker Shannon Perez, a Sayisi Dene woman and the director of the Indigenous Family Centre. Join us at CRCNA Office 3475 Mainway Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 for fellowship and delicious food. Can’t attend? Give a gift in honour of another woman you admire. crcna.regfox.com/100-women-one-heart
We're Hiring! Director of Indigenous Christian Fellowship - The successful candidate will lead a contextualized Christian ministry within an urban Indigenous community in Regina, Saskatchewan. This role involves recruiting and supporting staff and volunteers, providing spiritual and pastoral care, managing finances including fundraising and budgeting, overseeing community programs using Indigenous asset-based development, building relationships with the CRC community and other churches, and assisting with board development. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
ReFrame Ministries
Kids Corner: Lent: God's Will Be Done - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion “Lent: God’s Will Be Done” at www.kidscorner.net. What do you do when it’s hard to obey God? Discover how Jesus prayed for strength and trusted God’s plan in tough times. Learn how to follow his example and seek God’s help when obedience feels hard! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Lent and Easter Collection.
Kids Corner: Lent: Jesus Loves Me - Check out this week’s Kids Corner devotion “Lent: Jesus Loves Me” at www.kidscorner.net. What does it mean to love like Jesus? Even while on the cross and in his deepest suffering, Jesus prayed for forgiveness for those who hurt him and extended love to a criminal who asked to be remembered (Luke 23:39-43). Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Lent and Easter Collection.
Kids Corner: Good News at Easter - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion “Good News at Easter” at www.kidscorner.net. Just like we know the voice of someone we love, Mary Magdalene knew it was Jesus when he called her name outside the empty tomb on Easter morning. That special moment changed everything for her! It reminds us to share the amazing news that Jesus is alive and loves us so much. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Lent and Easter Collection.
Groundwork: What Jesus Taught in His Final Days - As Jesus’ time on earth brought him closer to the cross, he wanted his disciples, and now us, to understand some important lessons. Join Groundwork as we explore Mark 9:30-37, Mark 10:13-40, Luke 12:35-40, Matthew 24:36-51, and Matthew 25:31-45 to learn what it means to be a watchful servant as we wait for the day when Jesus will return. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
CRC Heritage Fund
Eggs in the Giving Basket -
Savvy farmers who put some of their eggs – or grains, almonds, berries, corn, or even livestock – in the giving basket avoid taxes AND have tremendous Kingdom impact. Commodities are often more cost-effective to give than cash! Are commodities the right giving option for you? We’d love to tell you more. Write to plannedgiving@crcna.org or call Josh Remer, CRCNA Planned Giving Advisor at 616-223-5885
World Renew
Free Will and Estate Planning Clinic - Looking for help creating or updating your will? Need guidance in ensuring that your legacy plans align with your values? Join a complimentary session prepared for you by World Renew in partnership with Christian Stewardship Services on Saturday, April 26 at 10 am at the West End CRC in Edmonton (10015 149 St., Edmonton). To register, or for more information, please contact World Renew at info@worldrenew.ca or 1-888-975-3769. Light refreshments will be served!
Journey with World Renew in Uganda! - Join the World Renew Uganda Discovery Tour from August 9–19, 2025, and experience the transformative power of God firsthand. Visit communities focused on maternal and child health, food security, and conservation agriculture. Connect with youth empowerment clubs and village savings groups, witnessing how lives are being changed for a brighter future. Experience the breathtaking Murchison Falls, embark on an exciting safari adventure, and immerse yourself in the incredible beauty of Uganda. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2025ugandainfo
Help Myanmar Earthquake Survivors - On March 28, two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar, leaving devastation in their wake. World Renew is working to bring emergency assistance to those affected by this disaster. With your support, we can bring hope and relief to people already struggling with poverty, displacement, and limited healthcare access in Myanmar. Please join us in prayer and donate to help earthquake survivors at worldrenew.net/myanmar-earthquake-response, by calling 1-800-552-7972, or by mailing a check made out to World Renew, with "Myanmar Earthquake 2025" in the memo line, to: World Renew, 8970 Byron Commerce Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Help Families Impacted by the Recent Earthquakes in Myanmar - Magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 earthquakes rocked Myanmar on March 28, claiming the lives of at least 2,700 people, destroying homes and infrastructure, and displacing families. World Renew is working with our network peers to share Christ hope with displaced families and the most vulnerable people impacted by this disaster. Your gift will help us deliver much-needed essentials. To donate, call 1-888-WRLD-RNW or visit: worldrenew.ca/earthquake
Resonate Global Mission
Your Gift Will Go Twice as Far - As we prepare to celebrate our Savior who is the Resurrection and the Life, let’s go out with joy in our hearts to join God’s mission! This Easter, you can help Christian Reformed church planters, missionaries, and campus ministers live out the good news by making a gift to Resonate while your gift will go twice as far! Find out how at www.resonateglobalmission.org/Double
A Special Opportunity on Mission with the Christian Reformed Church - Don’t miss out on an opportunity to double your gift to God’s mission! Resonate Global Mission is your Christian Reformed Mission agency, working together across our denomination to help your church spread the gospel. This Easter season, you can help provide hope and transform lives—and double your gift—by giving to our special campaign at www.resonateglobalmission.org/Double. Any amount you give will be matched dollar for dollar!
Easter Greetings from Resonate - He is risen! When we follow Jesus, we have an opportunity to live into that truth a little more every day. We also step into a calling to work toward the kingdom transformation Jesus brought to earth. Resonate Global Mission, your mission agency, walks alongside you and your church as you join God on mission. Thank you for your prayer, care, and support for your missionaries and church planters! This Easter season we have a special opportunity for you to double your impact—see details at www.resonateglobalmission.org/double
Diaconal Ministries Canada
Board Member Needed - Do you: Like having your voice heard on important issues? Like collaborating with other like-minded individuals to bring positive change to the local church through the ministry of the deacons? Have time to volunteer to help deacons across Canada flourish? Then become a Diaconal Ministries Canada Board Member for your local classis! Email our Board Chair today to find out more: Peter VanHarmelen, pvanharmelen@gmail.com.
Other
Cadets All Ontario Camporee - Are you a parent of a Cadet? Registration has been open for boys in Cadets to sign up for the All Ontario Camporee since January, and we as counselors encourage you to consider sending your boys. For information or pictures from previous Camporees, visit https://camporee.ontariocadets.ca/index.php. Requirements to attend: minimum age of 10 years old by Dec 31, 2025; completion of the required 4 badges (Camp cooking, Knots and Lashing, Fire building and Axemanship -- these must be done before the Camporee, not necessarily before registration); taking part in the Camporee Certification Course which is scheduled at the end of May. We as counselors have seen this activity to be a blessing not only to the boys but also to the counselors who attend. Thank you for taking the time to talk to your boys and considering this. In His Service, All Ontario Host Committee
Countryside Camp and Camp Shalom - Get ready for an exciting spring at Countryside Camp and Camp Shalom! From April to June, we have an exciting lineup of events you won’t want to miss: 1) Lifeguard and First-Aid Training: Become a lifeguard or get certified in First Aid at Camp Shalom! We are hosting a variety of first aid, lifeguard training, and swimming lessons this spring right out of our Camp pool. Space is limited so register today at https://ontariochristiancamp.ca/lifeguardtraining/; 2) Teenager Conference: Calling all Grade 8-12 students. This Camp Shalom Alumni led event is for you. Did you love Quest during the summer? Then you will love this one day event full of worship, speakers, and tons of fun. Register today for the REVIVAL CONFERENCE at https://ontariochristiancamp.ca/revival-conference/; 3) Pedal Car Grand Prix Fundraiser: will be May 3rd, 1-3pm at Calvary Church in Ayr. NEW with four events to choose from. Register a team or as an individual here: https://ontariochristiancamp.ca/pedal-car-grand-prix/
The Awakening - The Awakening is a 1-week worship arts summer camp at Hope College. Close to 400 high school students have come from 17 states to grow their hearts deeper toward God and develop their worship arts gifts of all things musical, visual arts, dance, sound tech, and preaching. The camp is from June 8 (pm) to June 13 (noon). Most students say it was the best week of their lives. Learn more at hope.edu/awakening
EduDeo Ministries: We’re Hiring! - Do you thrive on crafting compelling messages that inspire generosity and global, Christ-centred impact? Are you passionate about storytelling, donor communications, and strategic marketing? Do you enjoy using your writing skills to connect supporters with a shared mission? If so, join EduDeo’s team as the Communications Specialist. Visit https://edudeo.com/careers for more information. Applications are due on April 27, 2025.
About us: EduDeo Ministries believes education rooted in the Gospel is the best way to bring about whole-life transformation for children and their communities. We exist to advance Christ-centred education for children in the majority world.
The Banner
The Annual Banner Appeal is underway! - The 2025 appeal for The Banner, the CRC’s award-winning monthly magazine, has started. The Banner is delivered free in print and online, and this annual donation appeal makes it possible. To help keep this community conversation going please give online now at: TheBanner.org/Give
The Banner’s Counting On You! - Please support the award-winning journalistic ministry of the CRC by giving today. $500,000 is needed every year to keep The Banner going. The more funds raised in this annual drive, the less is drawn from ministry shares, releasing money to other agencies of the CRCNA. Please donate now online at: TheBanner.org/Give
Calvin University
Calvin University Choir Concert - Come and join the Calvin University Capella and Alumni Choir with conductors Mark Stover and Sean Ivory in an evening of sublime choral music culminating in a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. Join us April 26th at 7:30 pm in the Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium at Calvin University! To order tickets, visit: https://calvin.universitytickets.com/?cid=180
Paul's Missionary Journeys in Greece - October 13-24, 2025 - Travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (4 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
Spring Sunday Vespers - All are welcome to a six-week series of evening worship services, held at the Calvin Seminary Chapel and led by Dr. Laura Smit of Calvin’s Religion Department, beginning on Palm Sunday, April 13, and continuing through Sunday, May 18, at 6:00 pm. For more information, please email laura.smit@calvin.edu. The series is co-sponsored by Calvin University Campus Ministries Department.
Paul B. Henry Lecture 2025 - You’re invited to the annual Paul B. Henry Lecture! The Henry Institute is partnering with the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI) for a lecture on "God Behind Bars: A Conversation about Faith, Incarceration, and the Public Square" on April 22nd at 4PM at Calvin University. The discussion will include Todd Cioffi, Senior Advisor of CPI; Shawn England, CPI Alumnus and seminary student; and Noah Nagy, Warden of the Parnall Correctional Facility.
Thrive
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Katherine Wolf, coauthor of Hope Heals, said, “Before Jesus worked all things together for good, he wept over all the things that were not good. He made himself vulnerable to every kind of hurt to guarantee that we would never be alone in our pain. He offered us solidarity within his sovereignty.” What are you, or the people in other parts of the world, weeping about right now? What can we do to be reminded that Jesus weeps with us? Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Consejo de Thrive sobre Formación en la Fe - Katherine Wolf, coautora de Hope Heals, dijo: “Antes de que Jesús hiciera que todas las cosas obraran para bien, lloró por todas las cosas que no estaban bien. Se hizo vulnerable a todo tipo de sufrimiento para garantizarnos que nunca estaríamos solos en nuestro dolor. Nos ofreció solidaridad en su soberanía.” ¿Por qué estás llorando tú, o las personas en otras partes del mundo, en este momento? ¿Qué podemos hacer para recordar que Jesús llora con nosotros? Presentado por Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Thrive 신앙 훈련 팁 - "희망이 치유한다"의 공저자 캐서린 울프는 이렇게 말합니다. "예수님께서는 모든 것을 선으로 이루시기 전에, 모든 악한 것들에 대해 슬퍼하셨습니다. 그분은 우리가 고통 속에서 결코 혼자가 아님을 확신시켜 주시기 위해 모든 종류의 상처를 스스로 짊어지셨습니다. 또한, 예수님은 자신의 주권으로 우리와 함께하시며 위로를 건네주셨습니다." 지금 당신과 전 세계 사람들은 무엇 때문에 눈물을 흘리고 있나요? 예수님께서 우리와 함께 울고 계시다는 사실을 기억하며 우리는 무엇을 할 수 있을까요? Thrive에서 제공하는 자료입니다: crcna.org/Thrive
