Women's Connect: As we start our new ministry year, the first women's event is happening on Saturday, October 17th at 10:00am. Our theme for this event is ”Giving Back.” We will be partnering with Cedar Haven to create intake baskets of personal essential items. Stop by the foyer to sign up and choose an essential item to contribute!
Digging Deeper: Scripture Study Nights: Join us as we study the story of Scripture and seek to find ourselves in it! Starting on September 23 we will meet every other Wednesday for 20 weeks (until the end of June) to dig ourselves deeper into the narrative of the Bible. We will be studying the books of the New Testament, looking at one or two books each week. We will discuss the authors, dating, and context of each book, learn some of the historical background, and engage with the text itself to discover more about the Person of Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit's work in our lives. Each week we will study, pray, and offer our questions and ideas within the safety of one another's company. There is no 'homework' required ahead of time, but there will be suggestions for follow-up Bible reading.
Although there is no expectation to come every week -- and anyone can join at any time -- please be aware that the more you invest into this, the more you will get out of it.
North of 60: Old school roots with a modern twist! We invite anyone 60+ to come for a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, October 8th. This is the churches way of saying Thank You for who you are and your involvement in our church. We'll start at 10 with coffee, devotion and games; with lunch being served at 11:30. Your neighbour or friends are more than welcome to join. We will need to know numbers of those coming, so please sign up before hand with the sign up sheets in the foyer.
Garden Sharing Table: As summer winds down, there's still time to share the abundance from your garden! The Garden Sharing Table will continue through the October Thanksgiving weekend. So if your late-season fruits and veggies are still producing, your contributions are welcome! Bring your extras to the table in the church’s front lobby on Sunday morning.
Celebrate Life: You’re Invited to Advokate’s Celebrate Life Gala! Come celebrate the lives being saved, the families being strengthened, and the hope being restored through Advokate’s work in our community. On Thursday, October 29 at 7:00pm, at the Coast Langley Hotel. Keynote speaker, Victoria Robinson, will share her own powerful testimony highlighting why missions like Advokate’s (Hope for Women) are so very important. If you are interested in attending and would like to join a table of 10 from the church, please contact Pastor Jenna or Tamara.
By God's Grace, Honouring our Past, Embracing our Future: First CRC of Vancouver is celebrating 100 years (1926 - 2026) as a congregation with a celebration service and reception on Sunday, October 18th at 10:30am. You are invited to join us in person or online (YouTube link on our website: firstvan.ca or search FIRST CRC Vancouver). Forward notes of congratulations to office@firstvan.ca or by mail to 2670 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4L2.
You’re Invited: Maple Ridge CRC 75th Anniversary Celebration 1951–2026 | Faithful Then. Faithful Now. Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church is celebrating 75 years of God’s faithfulness, and we would love to invite our friends, neighbours, and fellow churches in the community to celebrate with us! Over the past 75 years, God has faithfully guided our church through generations of worship, ministry, fellowship, and service. During our anniversary celebration, we’ll take a look back through the decades and remember some of the people, stories, and moments that have shaped our church family. If you have connections to Maple Ridge CRC or have been part of our story over the years, we hope you’ll come celebrate this special milestone with us! Saturday, October 10 | 7:00 PM: Join us for a special 75th Anniversary Celebration Evening, as we journey through the history of MRCRC and celebrate God’s faithfulness. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. Sunday, October 11 | 10:00 AM: We will continue our anniversary celebration with a special 75th Anniversary Worship Service. Everyone is welcome, and we would be especially delighted to celebrate alongside our neighbours and friends from the community.
Hearts Exchanged: A Learning Journey Towards Reconciliation - As a new ministry season begins, consider joining the upcoming Hearts Exchanged cohort to explore God’s call to reconciliation with Indigenous neighbours. Designed to help participants move beyond the headlines, this experience equips Reformed Christians to listen deeply, understand a shared history, and cultivate genuine friendships rooted in Christ's call to peacemaking (Colossians 1). Secure a spot or ask questions: hearts_exchanged@crcna.org
The Artist's Circle News: Please join us for our next Artists Circle: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 at 7:00-9:00PM (Doors open at 6:30) AT ROSS ROAD COMMUNITY CHURCH. Feature artist: Monique Bellamy | comedy.
A Rocha: Summer Shindig Fundraiser - Sep 19 5 - 8pm 1620 192 St Get your tickets quick, you won't want to miss our Summer Fundraiser! Dress in your finest farm chic attire, and join us for appetizers + drinks, live music + dancing, and sharing from our programs. For tickets click here!
RESTORATIVE CONGREGATIONS Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches: Training Opportunity: Friday & Sat: Oct 2 & 3 , 2026. 9am – 4 pm, New Life CRC 35270 Delair Road, Abbotsford. This 2 day training will introduce participants to FaithCARE’s framework & vision for Restorative Congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions, incorporate restorative practices into interpersonal relationships, ministry groups, congregational life & discernment, leadership meetings etc. Tools are given to help restore or make right where harm and wrong has occurred. The training supports churches to become restorative culture congregations which can help to both reduce & address conflict in healthy ways. INFO: RESTORATIVE CONGREGATIONS TRAINING REGISTER ONLINE: Restorative Congregations Training CONTACT FOR INFO: Faye Martin: sfmartin@telus.net COST: $100 Registration is limited to 25 people
"Keeping Kids Christian" webinar: Join Thrive's faith formation consultant Rick Zomer for Lifelong Discipleship: A Conversation with author Cameron Shaffer on Tuesday, October 13, at 1:00 PM PST. This 45-minute webinar will feature a presentation from the author of the book Keeping Kids Christian, followed by an interactive Q&A session. You don’t need to have read Shaffer's book to benefit from the discussion, but all attendees will receive an exclusive discount to purchase a copy! Register here! More information at: Lifelong Discipleship Webinar
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - Join us April 2-12, 2027, as we travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 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.
Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference - How should Christians respond to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in church, education, business, healthcare, and the arts? The Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference will be held at Calvin University from October 8-10 and features top keynote speakers and parallel sessions dealing with each of these topics. For more information and register to join the conversation, visit: https://calvin.edu/wisdomAI
Do Justice - Justice Prayers: Do Justice is a conversation space for justice in the Christian Reformed Church, from the Office of Social Justice. Justice Prayers is a weekly post addressing justice issues from around the world. Click here to pray and read more!
