https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:58:25 +0000 Thu, 22 Feb 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/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/engage-office-social-justice-and-centre-public-dialogue Our teams are already excited for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and sharing at Inspire 2022, set to happen in Tinley Park (a suburb of Chicago, Illinois) on August 4–6, 2022. Will we see you there? We’d love to connect with you. The Office of Social Justice and the Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/engage-office-social-justice-and-centre-public-dialogue Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:45:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/interfaith-urgency-processing-june-6-tragedy-london The tragic event in London, Ontario on Sunday, June 6 has traumatized many Canadians, and especially Muslim Canadians. In the event, five Muslim pedestrians were struck down by a truck driven by a young white man who self-identified as a Christian. Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/interfaith-urgency-processing-june-6-tragedy-london Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:00:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/conscience-rights-physicians In June of 2016 our Canadian Government passed Bill C-14, providing guidelines for medical assistance in dying (MAID). There were a number of safeguards set up in the initial iteration of this bill that some people have fought against, demanding more lenient elements to be incorporated into Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue and CRC Office of Disability Concerns https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/conscience-rights-physicians Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:51:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/refugee-justice-worship-resources Again and again, Scripture reminds us that God cares for the foreigner, the orphan and the widow. Because we seek the heart of God, we too have a heart for refugees and newcomers in our country and we believe that we are called to walk with them in advocacy, justice, and welcome. Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/refugee-justice-worship-resources Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:23:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/general-justice-worship-resources "The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love." (Psalm 33:5)  Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/general-justice-worship-resources Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:44:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/refugee-justice-kids Are you talking about refugee justice with the kids in your church? Here are a few lesson ideas to get your started:  Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/refugee-justice-kids Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:04:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/justice-and-hope-sunday-worship-resources Justice and Hope Sunday is hosted annually on the first Sunday of Lent. For additional resources and offering materials visit our webpage. Litanies  Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/justice-and-hope-sunday-worship-resources Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:20:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/continuing-welcome-report The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in deepened vulnerability for refugees: persecution, war and disasters continue to displace people and displacement creates automatic vulnerability to COVID-19 transmission and other health risks. Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/continuing-welcome-report Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:54:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/world-refugee-day-covid-edition In 2020 we released a special series of videos to mark World Refugee Day in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most years we share our World Refugee Day Toolkit that is packed full of great resources and World Renew and the Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/world-refugee-day-covid-edition Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:41:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/canada-advocacy-workshop-faith-action What is it? Faith in Action: Practicing Biblical Advocacy is a workshop that can help you and your congregation or small group learn how to navigate the political system to have your voice heard by local, provincial, and national leaders. World Renew and Centre for Public Dialogue and Diaconal Ministries and OSJ https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/canada-advocacy-workshop-faith-action Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:49:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/human-trafficking/exposing-exploitation-youth-curriculum While sexual exploitation of youth has been an ongoing issue in Canada and our world for generations, there has been growing concern and need for better understanding of the issue in recent years. There is therefore a need for resources that speak specifically to the issue in our own country. Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/human-trafficking/exposing-exploitation-youth-curriculum Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:10:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/human-trafficking/living-biblical-story Throughout the pages of the Bible, we see stories of God giving a voice and a place in the story of redemption to women who were marginalized. Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/human-trafficking/living-biblical-story Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:19:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/myth-busting-fact-sheet-about-refugees-immigrants Media reports are swirling with contradictory stories about who immigrants and refugees are, why they’ve come to Canada, and what our response should be. But the Bible’s call is clear: Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/myth-busting-fact-sheet-about-refugees-immigrants Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:09:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/world-refugee-day-toolkit For decades, Christian Reformed members in Canada and the United States have been faithful in welcoming refugees — image bearers of Christ. Our churches and faith are stronger because of it. CRC Office of Social Justice and World Renew and Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/refugees/world-refugee-day-toolkit Thu, 10 May 2018 12:59:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/waiting-expectant-parents-justice-and-hope-sunday-sermon This sermon was preached by Rev. Curtis Korver at Alberni Valley CRC on February 11, 2018 as part of marking Justice and Hope Sunday. Texts: Psalm 146; Matthew 4: 12-17; Romans 8:19-25 Curtis Korver https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/waiting-expectant-parents-justice-and-hope-sunday-sermon Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:23:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/what-do-if-your-canada-summer-jobs-application-has Dear Ministry Leader, Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/what-do-if-your-canada-summer-jobs-application-has Sun, 11 Feb 2018 17:49:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/nows-our-chance-push-equity-indigenous-kids-do This week could be a historic one for Indigenous children in Canada. The Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott, has called an emergency meeting on Indigenous child welfare, comparing the current situation to the horrors of the residential school system. Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/nows-our-chance-push-equity-indigenous-kids-do Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:50:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/applying-canada-summer-jobs-grant-heres-some Many Canadians are expressing concerns about the recent changes to the Canada summer jobs application process. It is in the crucible of controversy such as this that the church can exhibit the call of salt and light. Indeed, as Preston Manning once put it, the role of Christians in the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/applying-canada-summer-jobs-grant-heres-some Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:58:01 +0000