“The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and all who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1)
“I am not my own, but belong…to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ” (Heidelberg Catechism Q&A1)
Cornerstone is committed to partnering with Christ in restoring and reconciling all things back to God. What God gives to us, we seek to give back; pouring into our churches, communities and this world our time, talents, and treasures.
In addition to the ministries we support in the church, here are ministries we support here in Chilliwack:
Bethesda Christian Association (bethesdabc.com): As an expression of our Christian faith, supporting and empowering people with disabilities and their families, experiencing the joys and challenges of life together.
Cascade Christian Counseling (cascadechristiancounselling.com): A non-profit organization defining Christian counselling as counselling rooted in evidence-based therapeutic approaches that include the Christian faith through the therapist’s dedication as a Christian, the use of prayer for clients inside or outside the therapy room, and the client-directed use of scripture and faith-based discussion.
Cherish Women's Resource Centre - through Chilliwack ProLife Society: (www.cherishwomen.ca): Providing emotional and practical support to women facing an unexpected pregnancy.
Chilliwack Community Services (comserv.bc.ca): An independent local charity providing opportunities with people to make positive change in their lives.
Cyrus Centre (cyruscentre.com): Exists as a compassionate response to youth in need, and is committed to vulnerable and homeless youth by “Showing the love of God to youth and families.”
M2/W2 Association (m2w2.com): Empowering and equipping volunteers to build practical mentoring relationships with people affected by incarceration.
Ruth & Naomi’s Mission (ranmission.ca): A supportive network of caring professional staff and energized volunteers who daily engage with those who experience poverty, homelessness and addiction and join with these friends on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation.
Salvation Army Chilliwack Food Bank (salvationarmychilliwack.ca): An active participant in Chilliwack for over 25 years, the Food Bank use continues to be a vital need in our community for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed.
Telecare Crisis & Caring Line (telecarebc.com): Demonstrates the compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ by providing dedicated, skilled and empathetic listeners to anyone who calls for help.
Unity Christian School - Tuition Aid (www.unitychristian.ca): Unity Christian School is firmly committed to nurturing students’ God-given potential as they humbly serve God’s world. Tuition aid assists families that desire a Christian education for their children, but are unable to afford it.
International Justice Mission (ijm.ca): International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence in the developing world.
Classis is a group of Christian Reformed Churches that partner together in the same region.
In addition to ministries designed to collaborate in support of regional CRC churches, there are ministries specific to the Lower Mainland, British Columbia & Alberta we partner with for financial support.
CRC Campus Reformed Okanagan (crccampusokanagan.ca): A catalyst for thoughtful Christian engagement with UBCO culture. Supporting the work of Rev. Dr. Todd Statham on the campus of UBC Okanagan.
Ministry to Seafarers (ministrytoseafarers.com): A ministry of Classis BC, the Ministry to Seafarers in Vancouver is a chaplaincy ministry focused on support for and outreach to seafarers who pass through the Port of Vancouver. Supporting the work of Chaplain, Rev. Gary Roosma.
The King's University (www.kingsu.ca): Support from Christian Reformed Churches in Western Canada is an important part of providing university education that inspires and equips learners to bring renewal and reconciliation to every walk of life as followers of Jesus Christ, the Servant-King.
World Renew (https://worldrenew.net/canada): World Renew envisions a world where people experience and extend Christ’s compassion and live together in hope as God’s community. Compelled by God’s deep passion for justice & mercy, we join communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation.
Resonate Global Mission (https://www.resonateglobalmission.org): Amplifying the good news through churches, neighborhoods, and communities around the world.
Indigenous Ministries Canada (crcna.org/indigenous): The Indigenous Ministry is made up of a national committee (Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee), three Urban Indigenous Ministries, and a Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation, each using their strengths to support healing and reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
Sean and Becky Folkerts - North America Indigenous Ministries, Lacombe, AB.
Supporting Sean & Becky Folkerts as they work in Community & Youth Ministry with North America Indigenous Ministries (NAIM) on the Louis Bull First Nation Reserve in Alberta.
NAIM (www.naim.ca) is a multi-cultural team that exists to glorify God through building the Church by making disciples among North American Indigenous peoples, to reach the world for Christ.
Dr. Selena Headley - Resonate Global Mission, South Africa.
Dr. Headley is originally from Canada as has been immersed in ministry in Cape Town for over 15 years. She is in the role of Urban Training Collaborative Coordinator, providing leadership and support to local urban training initiatives and learning hubs in South Africa and the Eastern and Southern African regions. Her passion for ministry is to serve with local leaders who seek the shalom of all who live in the city. Together exploring and fostering positive changes in the spiritual, social and material well-being of people in the rapidly growing cities of Africa to build God’s beloved community. (www.resonateglobalmission.org/missionaries/dr-selena-headley)
Resonate Global Mission (www.resonateglobalmission.org) exists to engage more and more people in the Spirit's call to live out God's mission in their neighborhoods and in the world.
CRCNA Ministry Shares: (crcna.org/MinistryShares): Since 1862, as the CRC has found new opportunities to advance God’s kingdom and resource congregations in new ways, we have chosen to respond together as a denomination. Ministry Shares allow us to combine our funds to do more than a single individual or congregation could do on its own. They provide a stewardly and cost-effective way of supporting every church and allowing us all to live out our God-given callings.