Life at First CRC

06/04/2021

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The Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue shares this prayer for our personal and communal use in the wake of last week's news when the remains of 215 children were discovered on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. We mourn this latest revealing of the impacts of colonization and our pressing need as Canadians to hold our government accountable to the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with particular emphasis on Calls 71-76.

The remains of 215 children have been uncovered on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. We mourn this latest revealing of the impacts o...

06/02/2021

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – First CRC Toronto seeks a new part-time office administrator (OA) to provide support in the ongoing management and operation of the church. The OA is generally the first point of contact for the church and coordinates communications between multiple stakeholders and contacts. The OA produces written worship materials and community communications, develops and manages social media content, maintains official records and provides data management support.
Duties are carried out across the week aligning with the activity level in the church, in particular Sunday worship, and with the administrative support needs of the Pastor and the church. Hours average 18-20 hours per week, worked on a regular basis.
Position to be filled as soon as possible. For a full description of the qualifications expected and the duties of the role, or to submit an application, please contact the church office [email protected] .

05/13/2021

People are saying great things about their experience participating in Hearts Exchanged. You can participate starting in the fall! Let the team know you're interested at: https://www.crcna.org/hearts-exchanged

04/13/2021

In the hope that our sponsored refugee family can be provided with their travel documents soon.

Encourage Canada to continue to deepen its commitment to welcoming refugees []

01/27/2021

A worthwhile read in these difficult times.

"There are many things we cannot talk about. But when we tell you it is exhausting and heartbreaking, we need to be heard."

01/16/2021

The Bible has many references to the word “hope”. There is one verse in particular that buoys those of us who are called to end the climate crisis. Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow wear...

12/22/2020

Youth, Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women and q***r folks, and those with disabilities face poverty, poor health and exclusion at disproportionate…

10/15/2020

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Poverty is fundamentally a violation of people's rights and dignity. It is pervasive and systemic, but it is not inevitable.

Join us on October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, for as together we call for an end to poverty in Canada.

Take action at chewonthis.ca.

09/29/2020

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On September 30, people all across Canada will wear orange shirts to remember and honour Indigenous children who attended Residential Schools. Indigenous Ministries and Justice at The United Church of Canada asks you to participate in Orange Shirt Day!

08/27/2020

Add your name to this campaign asking the federal government to keep seven important priorities front and centre in creating pathways for a recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus on our country far and wide. It's a quick and easy way to add your voice to calls for justice to all Canadians.

Add your voice for a just recovery and a Green New Deal that puts people and communities first.