https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:02:18 +0000 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/stepping-trauma-informed-ministry Jordan loved her church community and looked forward to coming to church each Sunday. One Sunday, she arrived a little early and joined a group that had gathered in the foyer to chat before the service. Amanda Benckhuysen https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/stepping-trauma-informed-ministry Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/listening-circles-invaluable-tool-our Last summer a small group of staff were trained in Restorative Practices by Anne Martin and the late Bruce Schenk from the Shalem Mental Health Network.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/listening-circles-invaluable-tool-our Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/worship-resources-abuse-awareness-1 Abuse Awareness Sunday is the fourth Sunday in September - this year, September 24th.  The abuse awareness topic for 2023 is The Power of Trauma-Informed Ministry.  Devoting a Sunday to naming, praying, and preaching about abuse is a great way to foster awareness and break the Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/worship-resources-abuse-awareness-1 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/understanding-trauma-church Here's the church, and here's the steeple Open the doors and see all the people. Close the doors and listen to them pray, Open the doors and they all walk away. Becky Jones https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/understanding-trauma-church Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/restorative-practices-what-are-they-why Why Restorative Practices Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/restorative-practices-what-are-they-why Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/becoming-restorative-congregation On March 24th-25th (a Friday/Saturday), Congregational Ministries will offer a two-day training in Restorative Practice for Faith Communities. This training will be held at the CRCNA offices (3475 Mainway) in Burlington, Ontario. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/becoming-restorative-congregation Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:03:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/10-things-remember-when-your-child-suicidal Having a child with suicidal ideations is a horrible experience. I’m not a mental health professional, and I can only speak from our family’s experience. But if my experience can help, then I want to share it. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/10-things-remember-when-your-child-suicidal Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/resources-sexual-harassment-church Many businesses across the US and Canada require their employees to take sexual harassment prevention training. Here are a few reasons they do so:  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/resources-sexual-harassment-church Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:22:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/worship-resources-abuse-awareness-0 As a denomination, we have designated every fourth Sunday in September: Abuse Awareness Sunday. We invite every congregation to plan their worship service, litany, and sermon/message around the theme of abuse awareness. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/worship-resources-abuse-awareness-0 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:00:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-model-policy Safe Church Ministry developed this Model Safe Church Policy (this link navigates your browser to a "viewable only" Google Document, that you may download)&nbs Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-model-policy Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:30:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/registering-now-faithcare-restorative This August 11-12, we are excited to share an opportunities to participate in a two-day training of restorative practices for faith communities. This training, which will be held in Grand Rapids, Mich., will introduce FaithCARE’s framework and vision for restorative congregations. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/restorative-practices/registering-now-faithcare-restorative Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:51:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-basics-step-3-webinar-training July 2022 Webinar: The Safe Church Basics - Step 3: Training Leaders and Volunteers Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-basics-step-3-webinar-training Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:13:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-policy-roundup Safe Church Ministry has a vision: to help build communities where the value of each person is honored; where people are free to worship and grow free from abuse; and where abuse has occurred, the response is compassion and justice that foster healing. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-policy-roundup Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:10:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/resources-code-conduct-ministry-leaders Safe Church Ministry is encouraging all churches and classes to adopt and implement the CRC Code of Conduct for ministry leaders. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/resources-code-conduct-ministry-leaders Thu, 05 May 2022 13:15:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/bullying/guide-responding-congregational-sexual-harassment-and Mennonite Central Committee recently published "A Guide for Responding to Congregational Sexual Harassment and Abuse." There are many times that sexual harassment happens in a church or community that harms others and we as faith leaders, elders, deacons or pastors are unsure how best to go Eric Kas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/bullying/guide-responding-congregational-sexual-harassment-and Mon, 02 May 2022 13:26:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-basics-step-2-webinar-making-and 2022 Webinar Series: The Safe Church Basics Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-basics-step-2-webinar-making-and Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:10:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/safe-church-assessment-introduction How safe is your church? This assessment tool is designed to help councils:  assess how safe their particular congregation is from abuse in all its forms (sexual, physical, emotional, and spiritual); and Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/safe-church-assessment-introduction Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:13:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-basics-step-1-webinar-assessing 2022 Webinar Series: The Safe Church Basics Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/policy-prevention/safe-church-basics-step-1-webinar-assessing Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:09:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/safe-church-ministry-inspire-2022 Join us at Inspire 2022! These are the workshops Safe Church Ministry is hosting at Inspire: Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/safe-church-ministry-inspire-2022 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:15:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/child-abuse/crcna-child-safeguarding-policy The CRCNA is committed to keeping children safe. We believe that all children have a right to be safe at all times, and that all children have equal rights to protection from all forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/child-abuse/crcna-child-safeguarding-policy Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:48:11 +0000