https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:08:25 +0000 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:41:38 +0000 The Ideology of Whiteness Workshop https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/ideology-whiteness-workshop 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. Viviana Cornejo https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/ideology-whiteness-workshop Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:41:38 +0000 "A Nation That Forgets Its Past Has No Future" https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/nation-forgets-its-past-has-no-future Recent events have made many to think and others to react. Viviana Cornejo https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/nation-forgets-its-past-has-no-future Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:22:02 +0000 Classis Grand Rapids North Reading Group: White Fragility https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/classis-grand-rapids-north-reading-group-white-fragility Classis Grand Rapids North Diversity Committee is inviting congregations in this classis to join a new reading group. Once the reading is complete, we'll host Zoom discussions. The book is White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.  Viviana Cornejo https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/classis-grand-rapids-north-reading-group-white-fragility Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:02:42 +0000 What's The Narrative? https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/whats-narrative The English term narrative comes from the Latin narrativus and means “telling a story.” Most dictionaries define the term as a form of a story or representing a story or relating to the process of telling a story. Viviana Cornejo https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/whats-narrative Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:00:10 +0000 Bears and Answered Prayers in the Golden State https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/bears-and-answered-prayers-golden-state We knew we needed to get together. We knew we needed to take time to get to know each other, learn together, and serve together. Viviana Cornejo https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/bears-and-answered-prayers-golden-state Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:54:09 +0000 Inspired by a Tour Guide (Race Relations US-Midwest Newsletter) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/inspired-tour-guide-race-relations-us-midwest-newsletter This is a portion of Viviana's bimonthly newsletter. To receive the full newsletter, including ideas for your congregation, suggested reading, and upcoming events, subscribe at bit.ly/racerelationsnews. Viviana Cornejo https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/inspired-tour-guide-race-relations-us-midwest-newsletter Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:21:10 +0000