https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 08 May 2024 21:13:33 +0000 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-join-us-fall-2024 Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers.  CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-join-us-fall-2024 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +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/indigenous-justice/call-worship-indigenous-ministry-sunday This year's celebration of Indigenous Ministry Sunday highlights worship music created by Indigenous peoples. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/call-worship-indigenous-ministry-sunday Thu, 05 May 2022 13:02:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-playlists “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his.” Psalm 100:3 (NIV) CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-playlists Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:56:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-help-us-get-word-out We would love your assistance in making sure that everyone hears about the opportunity to participate in Hearts Exchanged this fall (2023). Here are some graphics and text you can use.  Please feel free to contact us [email protected] if additi CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-help-us-get-word-out Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:01:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayer-uncovering-graves-kamloops The remains of 215 children have been uncovered on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.  We mourn this latest revealing of the impacts of colonization and our pressing need as Canadians to hold our government accountable to the calls to action of the Truth and Reconcilia CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayer-uncovering-graves-kamloops Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:53:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/inconvenient-indian-book-club We are so excited to present this brand new book study!  Designed to fit into your existing small groups or book clubs the book is divided into a four-part book club based on Thomas King’s book The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/inconvenient-indian-book-club Fri, 07 May 2021 18:11:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-gift-colouring-book A stunning 24 page colouring book featuring the 17 prints from "The Creator's Gift" art series by Indigenous artist Ovide Bighetty. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-gift-colouring-book Fri, 07 May 2021 17:27:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-sacrifice-holy-week-guide We invite you to take time each day to keep company with Jesus while contemplating the artwork, scripture and the written reflections.  This stunning eight day reflection weaves several spiritual practices together, including Lectio Divina, meditation, contemplation and prayer. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-sacrifice-holy-week-guide Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:59:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-kids Are you talking about Indigenous justice with the kids in your church? Here are a few lesson ideas to get you started! CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-kids Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:59:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-sunday-song Use this song list to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to deepen your congregations experience of Indigenous Ministry Sunday.    Unity: -Christian Hearts in Love United (LUYH #727) -Help Us Accept Each Other (LUYH #318) CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-sunday-song Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:53:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayers-indigenous-ministry-sunday The CRC dedicates one Sunday every year both to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to celebrate the Indigenous Ministry of the CRC. Indigenous Ministry Sunday provides an opportunity for everyone in Canada to learn more about Indigenous peoples, their cultures, and to celebrate th CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayers-indigenous-ministry-sunday Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:14:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/litanies-indigenous-ministry-sunday The CRC dedicates one Sunday every year both to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to celebrate the Indigenous Ministry of the CRC. Indigenous Ministry Sunday provides an opportunity for everyone in Canada to learn more about Indigenous peoples, their cultures and to celebrate the CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/litanies-indigenous-ministry-sunday Wed, 29 May 2019 14:17:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/what-have-we-said-crc-about-justice-and Justice and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples has been a key part of Christian Reformed Church ministry in Canada for a long time, ever since the founding of our first Urban Aboriginal Ministry in Winnipeg (the Indigenous Family Centre) more than 50 years ago. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/what-have-we-said-crc-about-justice-and Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:34:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/land-we-stand-territory-acknowledgement In 2016, Synod repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and the concept of ‘terra nullius’ as heresies. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/land-we-stand-territory-acknowledgement Fri, 06 Jul 2018 19:08:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/lent-resource-praying-through-united This Lent we invite you to enter into the themes of this prayer guide in the hopes that our commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a framework for reconciliation would re-shape us as people of faith. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/lent-resource-praying-through-united Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:09:30 +0000