| | 1Life Newsletter — October 2022 |  | Curating. Connecting. Collaborating. | | Coming up next Monday
Information Evening about 1Life Foundations |  | | Information Evening for
1Life FoundationsMonday, September 26, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Learn more about becoming your church’s representative in the first-time ever, province-wide 1Life FOUNDATIONS cohort, on-line, happening monthly from October - April.
You’ll hear about the hopeful purpose & the spiritually rich approach of the 6 evening workshops being prepared by the 1Life curators, together with Resonate church planting leader, Pastor Tim Sheridan.
Online only
Our goal: at least one participant per BC CRC. Spread the word and help us make this a 41 church conversation!
Target Audience: anyone interested in maturing in holistic Christian discipleship and helping their community do the same; great learning opportunity for any leadership team |
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| | | 1Life Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1 |  |  | Noah Stolte’s Childhood Battle with Cancer; part 1Join us for the first episode of Season 2 in which Noah Stolte, the intrepid new podcast editor, shares with us his part one of his long, beautiful, and tragic story in which he battles with cancer twice before the age of 18, and sees God show up in ordinary and surprising ways. | | | Coming in October |  | | Circle of Grace TrainingWednesday, October 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Participants in this workshop will learn about the Circle of Grace curriculum. This curriculum teaches children and youth how being created in the image of God shapes all our relationships and is designed to help children and youth engage in conversations about healthy ways to be in relationship with others. This curriculum is promoted by Safe Church Ministry CRCNA.
Facilitators: Faye Martin Abuse Prevention and Response Coordinator for British Columbia and Liz Tolkamp, Children’s Pastor at Willoughby Church
Online only
Target Audience: Sunday School/Children's pastors, coordinators, ministry leaders and teachers, GEMS and Cadet leaders and counselors, Junior Youth leaders, Youth Pastors, Youth leaders, children and youth mentors. |
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| | | | Bible Discovery WorkshopMonday, October 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
As we come out of a pandemic, consider the opportunities that are available as people in our neighbourhoods are searching for truth and direction in these challenging times. Could this be an opportunity for the church to reach out, and to welcome the seeker? Discover Your Bible resources embrace the concept of hospitality, and use questions and conversation to help participants discover what the Bible says and means.
Facilitator: Marian Lensink, Mission Leader at Global Coffee Break
Host: Liz Tolkamp 1Life Curator Faith Formation
In-person & online (Fleetwood CRC - 9165 160 St, Surrey, BC)
Target Audience: Adult small group and Bible study leaders |
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| | Coming soon |  | | Becoming a Restorative CongregationFriday, November 4 - Saturday, November 5
This training will introduce ministry leaders to a practical framework and theological vision for growing and leading restorative congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate listening circles while incorporating restorative practices to enrich interpersonal relationships, small groups, teams and congregational life.
Facilitators: Sean Baker, Pastor Church Resources CRCNA and Liz Tolkamp Regional Catalyzer BC CRCNA
In-person (Telkwa or Smithers)
Target Audience: Lay Leaders and Members, Pastors, Council and Board members, Leadership teams, Pastoral care teams, Interim ministers |
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| |  | | Prepare ConferenceSaturday, November 12, 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Come join in a morning of food, peer interaction, and three short talks with round-table discussion to get a taste of how to be better equipped theologically to lead and prepare worship for your congregation.
Facilitators: Dr. Johnny Markin, Dr. Joan DeVries, Brian Doerksen
In-person (Cloverdale Baptist Church - 18685 64 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 8X3)
Target Audience: leaders, worship planners, worship teams |
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| | In case you missed it… |  | Deacon’s Ministry 101Facilitated by Rachel Vroege (Regional Ministry Developer – Diaconal Ministries West), over 20 Deacons recently gathered online to reflect on how God has equipped them for this role in their local church. Participants also considered the unique gifts, knowledge, and skills they each bring to the leadership table of their deacon team and church councils. We were reminded once again that deacons are energetic, knowledgeable, and excited to lean into the mission God has for their congregation. | | Ongoing Events |  | | Morning prayer with the 1Life teamThursday, October 6 & 20
9:30AM - 10:30AM
At the 1Life Learning Center (Fleetwood CRC) or on Zoom |
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| | 5 Callings, 1Life1Life has a vision to support Spirit-renewal in our BC CRCs by curating a curriculum-for-Christ-likeness that encompasses the following 5 Callings of the church: |  | | | To subscribe to our 1Life Communications, please click here
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