https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:01:35 +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/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/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/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/you-shall-call-his-name-jesus-advent-devotion-series Different names for Christ are abundant in scripture. “Christ” comes from the Greek and “Messiah” comes from the Hebrew, and both mean “the Anointed One.” Jesus is called the Bread of Life (1 John 2:1), the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14), the Word of God (Revelations 19:13). CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/you-shall-call-his-name-jesus-advent-devotion-series Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/justice-journeys-gary-mulder-reflects-advocacy Twelve years ago, as he was retiring as Director of Faith Alive and planning to move to the Washington DC area, Gary Mulder received a call from Peter Vander Meulen, the then Director of the Office of Social Justice. Vander Meulen asked if Mulder would serve as an Office of Social Justi CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/justice-journeys-gary-mulder-reflects-advocacy Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:40:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/church-between-borders-virtual-workshops As part of the relaunching of our “Immigrants Are a Blessing, Not a Burden” campaign to equip churches to speak in uniquely Christian ways about immigration, we are offering our  CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/church-between-borders-virtual-workshops Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:31:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/abortion/sanctity-human-life-sunday-worship-materials-1 “Together know and bear one another's burdens, thereby fulfilling the law of Christ that we need one another and upbuild one another, admonishing and comforting one another; that we suffer with one another for the sake of righteousness.” CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/abortion/sanctity-human-life-sunday-worship-materials-1 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:08:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/image-office-social-justice-sunday This image provides a description the CRC's Office of Social Justice. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/image-office-social-justice-sunday Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:50:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/do-justice-podcast The Office of Social Justice is excited to share the launch of the Do Justice podcast! Season 1 is now available on your favorite platforms.  CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/do-justice-podcast Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:39:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration-our-story-call-more-interviews During the COVID19 crisis, we find ourselves in a unique circumstance of being stuck under our own roofs - many of us with our families. This is a great opportunity to hear and share family stories. Is immigration a part of your family’s story? Melissa Stek https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration-our-story-call-more-interviews Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:56:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayers-vulnerable-during-covid-19 Join the Office of Social Justice in prayer and care for the vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each week we release prayers for particular concerns, which are compiled below. Prayers:  CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/prayers-vulnerable-during-covid-19 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:16:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/middle-east-peace/special-prayer-threat-war-iran What happened? On January 2, the United States killed a well-known military commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Major General Qasem Soleimani, who was designated by the U.S. as a terrorist. This event has significantly increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran.  CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/middle-east-peace/special-prayer-threat-war-iran Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:18:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/abortion/sanctity-human-life-sunday-bulletin-inserts-1 January 19 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, and the CRC Office of Social Justice has created bulletin inserts for your church to honor the day. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/abortion/sanctity-human-life-sunday-bulletin-inserts-1 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:45:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/us-southern-border-crisis-litany If you’re not sure what to say, or how to say it, when leading a prayer for the children who are still incarcerated in camps at the U.S. southern border, consider these words. For more information about the crisis at the U.S. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/us-southern-border-crisis-litany Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:08:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/small-group-opportunity-immigration-our-story Immigration is our story. It’s our denomination’s story and it is the story of most CRC and RCA congregants over the decades. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/immigration/small-group-opportunity-immigration-our-story Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:54:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/crc-worship-resources-care-creation "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good." (Genesis 1:31a) The Bible is full of God’s love for creation. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/crc-worship-resources-care-creation Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:50:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/holy-impatience-free-advent-devotional “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. The CRC Office of Social Justice and World Renew https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/holy-impatience-free-advent-devotional Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:47:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/abortion/map-pregnancy-resources A good way of learning about the realities of the issue of abortion in our own communities is to directly support women who are pregnant and trying to choose an option other than abortion. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/abortion/map-pregnancy-resources Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:07:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/advocacy-opportunities-office-social-justice-action-center Part of an elected official’s job is to listen to constituents. Members of Parliament and members of Congress will welcome perspectives and input from you. CRCNA Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/advocacy-opportunities-office-social-justice-action-center Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:00:09 +0000