New! Resources from Financial Shalom

Money is a stressor for many people these days — not just pastors. And we all could use a little support sometimes. That's why the Financial Shalom program is here for you. (Yes, you.) Learn more and see our recommended resources for your financial well-being in our monthly Financial Shalom resource update.

Abuse Awareness Sunday - Sept. 27, 2020

Thank you for your ongoing support of our ministry. Please consider sending recordings of your Abuse Awareness Sunday litanies and sermons to safechurchministry@crcna.org for us to share as we together speak out about abuse and seek God’s grace, justice and healing. Check out Safe Church amid COVID-19: Resources for Youth Ministry, Social Media, and Online Streaming and other Safe Church resources to help maintain a safer virtual church environment.

CRCNA Canada Corporation Legal Update

In an effort to be fully transparent with members of the CRCNA in Canada about decisions made by the CRCNA Canada Corporation directors towards becoming fully compliant with all Canadian legal and income tax requirements, Carters Professional Corporation has prepared a brief Q&A document: Legal Answers to Questions about CRCNA steps to Comply with Canadian Charitable Law.

Sent to Churches This Week

Bulletin Announcements
CRCNA Steps to Comply with Canadian Charitable Law
Abuse Awareness Sunday 2020

Network Blogs and Resources

Here are some posts shared in the past week:

• A Coordinator’s Guide to DWELL Flex
• The History of the Crossroads Discernment Toolkit
• Creative Experimentation in Congregations

Looking for COVID-related resources? Visit crcna.org/covid19 to find curated lists on topics such as Children’s Ministry, Church Communication, Church Finance, Deacons, Elders, Pastors, and Worship.

Free in the Digital Library

You’re Invited This one-week devotional helps parents or caretakers explain what the Lord's Supper is all about, get children ready to participate, and encourage the whole family to respond in gratitude for this very special gift from God.

CRC Weekly E-ditions

The Banner – Aug 31 – A Long Sunday Night, Model Kingdom Disciples, and more
CRC News – Sept 2 – Workshop to Deal with Lament, Pastors Thrive Together, and more
Resonate Prayer Points – Pray for ministry in North America and around the world
CRC Prayer Guide – Daily Prayer requests from around the CRC
Think Christian – See all the latest posts
Family Fire – See all the latest posts
Do Justice – See all the latest posts
Faith Formation Matters – August 2020

You can subscribe to the E-ditions from CRC ministries.

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