“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10). Each member of Christ’s body has been blessed with a unique gift, but it’s hard to know what […]
Fear, anxiety, and stress—you may be experiencing these emotions lately. Maybe you want to give up or become angry, but God’s goodness grants us the strength to choose courage instead. God speaks to us in Deuteronomy with the commandment to […]
Since lockdown began, Heather DeBoer of Friendship Ministries Canada been sharing some tips to help Friendship Groups stay connected. One of her group’s favorite activities has been to have a season ‘kick-off’ pizza dinner. Here’s how Heather’s group made this […]
While the pandemic has made it difficult to have social gatherings, our Friendship Groups have been finding creative ways to maintain connections in other ways. One group had the idea to make lawn signs to celebrate birthdays, and our team […]
How and when do we meet Jesus? In our digital accessible study, Jesus: Face to Face, participants are invited to ponder this very question over the span of 8 units. The study combines New Testament passages, discussion questions, and fun […]
In 2018, the ADDM (Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring) estimated that 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. That means that we risk leaving a lot of people behind when we don’t make belonging a priority! […]
In our study Creation Keepers, we explore how to participate in creation-keeping while we await His return. By drawing on key concepts from the study, we compiled a list of fun crafts for ALL ages and abilities. Each craft corresponds […]
By Tiena Jones, Aylmer Christian Reformed Church, Aylmer, ON The Christmas Program has been the highlight of the group in Aylmer for many years. We present it to two of our local nursing homes on consecutive weeks. Then our main […]
Do you remember when you visited your home church for the first time? You might have been feeling nervous – anxious even. With the help of small groups and fellowship dinners, you probably became more comfortable. Eventually, you became settled […]
Continuing our Better Belonging series, this blog post will highlight how we may best create belonging for individuals with Down Syndrome.
