RESTORATIVE CONGREGATIONS BC

RESTORATIVE CONGREGATIONS
BC
A Ministry of Restorative Practices Task Force of
Classis BCSE and BCNW

Restorative Practices Training
Restorative Congregations
Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches
March 13 & 14th, 2026
Trinity CRC
3215 Trethewey St, Abbotsford, BC
Explore
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A relational framework and explicit practices that build stronger, more connected congregations and helps to heal relationships.
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A restorative paradigm and language that underpins the practice.
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A continuum of restorative practices in a church context.
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How does this fit with our faith and living out the Gospel?
Learn
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How to facilitate circles, through experiential, hands-on training.
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Various types of circles and their differential uses in many church. settings from meetings to study and discussion groups to decision making.
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circle dos and don'ts: how to prevent harm caused by poor circle practices.
A Restorative Congregation lives out the belief that:
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every person has God-given worth
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no one is disposable
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conflict and harm can be most effectively addressed by attending to the healing of all persons affected.