https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:43:16 +0000 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/prayer-asylum-seekers-us-border "I was a stranger and you welcomed me..." (Matthew 25) Loving God, For the families, children, men, women at our doorstep, aching with need for shelter, safety, a future, we cry out to you. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/prayer-asylum-seekers-us-border Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayer-ukraine-two-year-anniversary The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the Canadian Council of Churches (both of which the CRCNA is a member) urges Canadians to pray for de-escalation and peace between Ukraine and Russia. Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayer-ukraine-two-year-anniversary Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/continued-prayers-peace-middle-east The past few months in the Middle East have been marked by intense violence, death and destruction. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in close to over 23,000 people killed and over 59,000 wounded. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/continued-prayers-peace-middle-east Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/justice-and-hope-sunday-offering-resources The resources below provide a description of the work of the Center for Public Dialogue. They can be used to raise awareness about this ministry or during an offering for this ministry. Add this image to any projection or PowerPoint for promotion.   Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/justice-and-hope-sunday-offering-resources Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/new-refugee-resettlement-program-opportunity This year the U.S administration introduced a new refugee resettlement program called Welcome Corps. This program allows individuals and groups to sponsor and resettle refugees without the support or financial assistance of resettlement agencies. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/new-refugee-resettlement-program-opportunity Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reconciliation-meets-gospel-mission-upcoming-canadian The upcoming Canadian National Gathering focuses on reconciliation. The theme of reconciliation can help us to understand many other facets of our Christian walk. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reconciliation-meets-gospel-mission-upcoming-canadian Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/survey-results-leading-way-faith-driven If 90% of your congregants were struggling to understand an issue, wouldn’t you consider it a priority to help your church discover what the Bible has to say on that subject? Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/survey-results-leading-way-faith-driven Tue, 02 May 2023 16:59:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/great-justice-psalm-psalm-23 There was a time in my life when I arrogantly decided that Psalm 23 was so overused that it had become a Hallmark card cliche. Then I realized it embodied a deep and profound call to seek justice.  Syd Hielema https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/great-justice-psalm-psalm-23 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/hope-and-heartbreak-i-encountered-us-mexico-border I spent Spring Break 2023 in El Paso, Texas, on the border of the U.S. and Mexico. I went with a group of Christians who wanted to learn more about migration and the circumstances that bring people to our border. Wow, did we ever learn a lot! Diane Dykgraaf https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/hope-and-heartbreak-i-encountered-us-mexico-border Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/so-youve-invited-indigenous-speaker Protocols for Interacting with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers Printable version of this content is available below. Getting Started CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/so-youve-invited-indigenous-speaker Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/hunting-park-storytelling-series-and When a community in our city faces pollution, health risks, and extreme heat, what should our response be as the body of Christ? What does it mean to practically love our neighbor in these circumstances? Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/hunting-park-storytelling-series-and Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/how-be-person-or-church-thats-not As a child of the 80s, I grew up with the notion that global warming was something of a hoax.  It was laughed at, dubbed extreme, or simply ignored. Until recently, I didn’t question these assumptions.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/how-be-person-or-church-thats-not Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:15:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/why-reconciliation-foundation-canadian-national-gathering Why would CRC members spend an entire Canadian National Gathering (three days!) focused on themes of reconciliation? Good question, we’re glad you asked.   CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/why-reconciliation-foundation-canadian-national-gathering Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:35:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prepare-way-free-advent-devotional “A voice of one calling, “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” (Isaiah 40:3, NIV) CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prepare-way-free-advent-devotional Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:52:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/do-justice-podcast-reflection-questions "How can worship orient our hearts towards justice?" CRC Office of Social Justice and Worship Ministries https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/do-justice-podcast-reflection-questions Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:02:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/restorative-justice/restorative-practices-faithcare On October 27-28th (a Thursday/Friday), CRCNA's staff members Andrew Oppong and Eric Kas, of Social Justice and Safe Church, will be partnering to offer a two-day training in Restorative Practices for Faith Communities. This training will be held at the CRCNA offices (1700 28th St. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/restorative-justice/restorative-practices-faithcare Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:02:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/restorative-justice/safe-church-basics-step-4-webinar September 2022 Webinar: The Safe Church Basics - Step 4: Practice Being Restorative Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/restorative-justice/safe-church-basics-step-4-webinar Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:10:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/cities-broken-glass Alcohol and drug use in Indigenous communities has a dark history among our people. Due to intergenerational trauma, communities next to American Indian reservations, or Canada off-reserve First Nation, see many Indigenous people residing in "Cities of Broken Glass" from broke CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/cities-broken-glass Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:17:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/season-creation-liturgical-calendar The Season of Creation is a time during the liturgical calendar in which churches across the globe renew their relationship with God and all of creation and commit to prayer and action for our common home. Starting on September 1 and ending on October 4—the Feast of St. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/season-creation-liturgical-calendar Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:33:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/opening-access-clean World Renew is the recipient of a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to fund a pilot project focused on places of worship throughout Michigan. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/opening-access-clean Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:17:30 +0000