https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:54:38 +0000 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/meet-scholarship-recipient-benet-dogonyaro The Multiracial Student Scholarship Fund is one of the strategies employed by Thrive, the CRCNA’s congregational services agency, to develop multiracial congregational leadership in the CRC denomination. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/meet-scholarship-recipient-benet-dogonyaro Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/resources-all-nations-heritage-sunday-2023 Every year churches across the Christian Reformed Church celebrate the multicultural church of Christ during All Nations Heritage Week. This year, the week begins September 24 and culminates on All Nations Heritage Sunday (October 1). Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/resources-all-nations-heritage-sunday-2023 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:02:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/upcoming-blanket-exercise-workshops The Blanket Exercise is a participatory 90-minute workshop that literally walks participants through the history of relationships between Indigenous peoples and other peoples in North America. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/upcoming-blanket-exercise-workshops Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/scholarship-recipients-host-chapel-service Over 30 people attended the weekly chapel at Calvin Theological Seminary (CTS) on April 26, 2023. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/scholarship-recipients-host-chapel-service Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/race-relations-scholarships College! The fun . . . the work . . . the money! Where am I going to get the money? Among the many scholarships that students can apply for is the Race Relations Multiracial Student Scholarship. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/race-relations-scholarships Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/cultural-intelligence-cq-building-workshop The Cultural Intelligence Building Workshop focuses on concrete skills to improve our ability to act and react in positive ways across cultural lines. The four concrete skill areas include:  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/cultural-intelligence-cq-building-workshop Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/aim-higher-cultural-understanding Some people seem to complain that there is too much hype about cultural intelligence and its significance. But I beg to differ. Here is how I came to see its value. Neulsaem (Sam) Ha https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/aim-higher-cultural-understanding Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-dave-and-susie-lindner In celebration of the 50 years of the Office of Race Relations (ORR), we are featuring the stories of people in the CRC who have been actively demonstrating a passion for multicultural congregations and a commitment to antiracism. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-dave-and-susie-lindner Thu, 19 May 2022 19:55:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/meet-scholarship-recipient-yohan-lee The Multiracial Student Scholarship Fund is one of the strategies employed by the Office of Race Relations (ORR) to develop multiracial congregational leadership in the CRCNA. Through bountiful gifts given last year, the ORR was able to award scholarships to ten students for the 2021/22 scho Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/meet-scholarship-recipient-yohan-lee Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:12:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-victoria-gibbs In celebration of the 50 years of the Office of Race Relations (ORR), we are featuring the stories of people in the CRC who have been actively demonstrating a passion for multicultural congregations and a commitment to anti racism. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-victoria-gibbs Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:04:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/lot-here-just-isnt-right-my-soul  At a speaking event last week, an audience member, after listening to my Immigration 101 presentation, declared, “There’s a lot of this here that just isn’t right with my soul and I just need to say something.” Yes, girl, yes, there certainly is. Sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/lot-here-just-isnt-right-my-soul Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:56:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-bing-goei In celebration of the 50 years of the Office of Race Relations (ORR), we are featuring the stories of people in the CRC who have been actively demonstrating a passion for multicultural congregations and a commitment to antiracism. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-bing-goei Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:25:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/diversity-playbook-november-race-relations-webinar You’re invited to a virtual learning event on Thursday, November 4 at 12:00 pm (Eastern). This is a Free Webinar hosted by the CRC Office of Diversity, the CRC Office of Race Relations, and the Antioch Podcast.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/diversity-playbook-november-race-relations-webinar Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:30:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-sheila-holmes In celebration of the 50 years of the Office of Race Relations (ORR), we are featuring the stories of people in the CRC who have been actively demonstrating a passion for multicultural congregations and a commitment to antiracism. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-sheila-holmes Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:12:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-michelle-loyd-paige In celebration of the 50 years of the Office of Race Relations (ORR), we are featuring the stories of people in the CRC who have been actively demonstrating a passion for multicultural congregations and a commitment to antiracism. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/champions-justice-michelle-loyd-paige Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:12:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/white-work-20-webinar-recording On June 25, 2021 the CRCs Office of Race Relations held a webinar discussion between a panel of five white anti-racism allies. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/white-work-20-webinar-recording Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:16:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/preaching-and-teaching-antiracism-webinar-recording On May 11, 2021 the CRC's Office of Race Relations held this webinar conversation with a few prominent leaders from across the US who are integrating faith and justice in their life work. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/preaching-and-teaching-antiracism-webinar-recording Thu, 20 May 2021 20:44:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/confessing-racism-workplace "Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.'And you forgave the guilt of my sin" (Ps. 32:5 NIV) Mark Stephenson https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/confessing-racism-workplace Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:11:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/everything-systemic I never had much of an ‘aha moment’ when it comes to antiracism. In fact the closest I had was  my parents, preempting  any stigma toward black people, ensured I knew that skin color couldn’t make someone superior or inferior to others. Scott DeVries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/everything-systemic Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:02:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/valuable-resources-start-talking-about-racism Given the troubling times in which we live, Colin Watson, Executive Director of the CRCNA, would like to invite all church leaders to fully participate in upcoming opportunities for conversation about racism, race relations, and justice. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/valuable-resources-start-talking-about-racism Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:16:18 +0000