https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:07:02 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:01:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/cultural-reflections-salon A friend of mine from Ghana told me when he first arrived in the United States, a white person told him not to get involved with black people because they are trouble and dangerous. I felt sick when he shared that with me. Idella Winfield https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/cultural-reflections-salon Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:01:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/white-reflections-black-history-month-al-mulder “If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.” Carter G. Woodson Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/white-reflections-black-history-month-al-mulder Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:06:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/white-reflections-black-history-month-louise-wing In 1926, Black historian Carter Woodson sent out a press release marking the first Black History Week in the United States. Louise Wing https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/white-reflections-black-history-month-louise-wing Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:23:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/black-reformed-generational-journeys-crc-february-2022 You’re invited to a virtual learning event on Tuesday, February 22 at 12:00 pm (Eastern). This is a Free Webinar hosted by the CRCs Office of Diversity and Office of Race Relations. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/black-reformed-generational-journeys-crc-february-2022 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:12:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/image-god-overcomes-racism This year has been a challenging year, so many tragedies on too many fronts. From our living rooms, we witnessed brutality and murder of black people followed by protests and counter protests. Rage and fear were on so many faces.  Rudy Gonzalez https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/image-god-overcomes-racism Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:11:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/thank-you Thank you! Thank you for speaking out and acknowledging the abhorrent OVERT racism that exists in America today. Catherine Williams-Frank https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/thank-you Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:54:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/black-and-reformed-leadership-network-update The Black and Reformed Leadership Network brings together clergy, seminarians, church planters, staff, and other interested individuals to be equipped, encouraged, and empowered for service in the CRCNA and in God's world. Diane Dykgraaf https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/black-and-reformed-leadership-network-update Wed, 29 May 2019 18:14:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/save-date-annual-gathering-black-and-reformed The Black and Reformed Leadership Network of the CRCNA invites you to attend its annual gathering to be held on September 26-29, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI. Complete information and registration details are found at crcna.org/BR2018.&nb Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/save-date-annual-gathering-black-and-reformed Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:21:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/kneeling-prayer We will bow our hearts in prayer on December 5 (time to be announced) in a conference call, as the Black and Reformed Leadership Network continues to unite, minister and grow in our calling.  Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/kneeling-prayer Tue, 21 Nov 2017 01:57:18 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/rev-dr-eugene-callender-african-american-pioneer-crc Over the last few weeks I've been organizing my files of ministry-related documents and I came across two articles written about the late Rev. Dr. Eugene Callender, whom I will never forget because he is unforgettable! Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/rev-dr-eugene-callender-african-american-pioneer-crc Mon, 17 Jul 2017 20:13:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/change-going-come-sheila-holmes There is a song by Sam Cooke that says, “It’s been a long time comin’, but I know a change gonna come.” When I reflect on how God brought me into the Christian Reformed Church over fifty years ago, I think, “Who would have thought that God would use me to be part of promoting so many challenges a Rev. Sheila Holmes https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/change-going-come-sheila-holmes Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:01:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/tending-my-patch-vineyard-laura-pritchard Family members know each other’s stories. This Black History Month, the Office of Race Relations will share parts of the Black CRC story, as told Black CRC members themselves. Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/tending-my-patch-vineyard-laura-pritchard Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:13:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/henry-washington-and-black-history-month Have you ever heard of Henry Washington? Henry was one of the first Black elders in the CRC and was part of the group that started Grace CRC in Grand Rapids, the first predominantly African-American church in the CRC. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/henry-washington-and-black-history-month Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:02:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/raising-next-generation-black-and-reformed-leaders At the Black & Reformed Conference at Angel Community Church in Muskegon, MI, I was honored to be one of the pastors who have served in the CRC for 15 years or longer. Denise Posie https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/raising-next-generation-black-and-reformed-leaders Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:21:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/how-talk-your-kids-about-charleston In the wake of the Charleston shooting, many parents are wondering, "How can I talk with my kids about this? How much can they handle? How soon? How can I raise kids who speak up against racism and root it out of their own lives and the life of their community?" You're not alone. Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/black-reformed/how-talk-your-kids-about-charleston Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:27:34 +0000