https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:29:38 +0000 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:02:00 +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/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/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/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/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/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 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/black-history-white-memory-webinar-recording On February 23, the Office of Race Relations, in partnership with Calvin University and the Antioch podcast, hosted a webinar discussion panel featuring Rev. Reggie Smith, Dr. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/black-history-white-memory-webinar-recording Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:36:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/resources-all-nations-heritage-week-and-sunday-2021 Every year churches across the Christian Reformed Church celebrate the multicultural church of Christ during All Nations Heritage Week. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/resources-all-nations-heritage-week-and-sunday-2021 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:26:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/online-individual-antiracism-course-ideology The concept of whiteness has been part of the daily life of American society since its beginning. This artificial racial categorization feels “normal,” and is therefore seldom questioned. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/online-individual-antiracism-course-ideology Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:06:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/recap-january-2021-webinar-antiracism-work This webinar conversation took place on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021. Representatives from the CRCNA Office of Race Relations and the Office of Social Justice spoke on the challenge of changing attitudes and on moving anti-racist talk into anti-racism actions. The CRC Office of Social Justice and the CRC Office of Race Relations https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/recap-january-2021-webinar-antiracism-work Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:57:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/post-election-discussion-recap This webinar conversation with Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige and Dr. Eric M. Washington, both from Calvin University, took place on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/post-election-discussion-recap Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:26:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/fragility-and-antiracism-2-timely-book-reviews White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism (2018), by Robin DiAngelo Paula Tang https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/fragility-and-antiracism-2-timely-book-reviews Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/2-must-read-books-growing-person-color The books Between the World and Me and  Paula Tang https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/2-must-read-books-growing-person-color Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:18:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/how-can-we-talk-about-racism-church-webinar A webinar panel on the question “How can we talk about racism in church?” is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at 10 am Eastern. Our friends at the Reformed Church Center at New Brunswick Theological Seminary are hosting. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/how-can-we-talk-about-racism-church-webinar Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:40:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/understanding-racism-racial-injustice-and-role-our In the webinar Understanding Racism, Racial Injustice, and the Role of Our Churches, hear from Rev. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/understanding-racism-racial-injustice-and-role-our Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:58:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/could-mourning-together-help-us-heal-racism-race This is a portion of Rudy's May US-West newsletter. To receive the newsletter every other month, including subscriber-only content, sign up below and we'll send you the Race Relations newsletter for your region (Canada, US-Midwest, US-West).  Rudy Gonzalez https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/could-mourning-together-help-us-heal-racism-race Wed, 16 May 2018 12:51:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/sermon-resource-all-nations-heritage-sunday Looking for support as you write your All Nations Heritage Sunday sermon? Download Shiao Chong's reflection "A Biblical-Theological View on Diversity and Racism" in either Spanish or English below.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/racial-reconciliation/sermon-resource-all-nations-heritage-sunday Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:45:09 +0000