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Contacting elected officials may be daunting, but sharing your well-informed opinion can make a real difference on the justice issues that you care about, and can bring about long-term changes to unjust systems.
If passed, what would the effect of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act be? How would we know? What should we know to responsibly lobby for or against it?
The suffering of the land is borne unequally by those who are marginalized, by those whose living space becomes collateral damage, whose water is left unprotected by forces beyond their control, those who systems are not designed to protect or benefit.
Life is a gift from God. Caring for new human life, whether in the womb or outside of it, means caring for mothers (and families!).
This is our Father’s world. So let’s return to the land together, to the treaties. We are made from the dirt of a garden, after all! Who first stewarded the portion of Creator’s world that you call home? And why does it matter?
While sexual exploitation of youth has been an ongoing issue for generations, there has been growing concern and need for better understanding in recent years. Check out this excellent resource.
Fossil fuels are much criticized these days. Rather than lamenting them, I thank my loving Creator for them.
God cares deeply about marginalized people and expects his people to do the same. This post includes a Bible study guide on Judges 19.
This report from Citizens for Public Justice highlights four main areas of concern: long wait times, long wait times for non-Syrian applications, allocations limits, and travel loans.
Responsible political advocacy must do more than offer only one side of a multi-sided issues, both as to facts and arguments. Being "one-sided" cannot and will not result in justice for all, but rather intractable division.
The Synod of the CRC has voiced support for comprehensive immigration reform, part of which is a secure border. Immigration justice requires us to welcome the stranger to a country that is faithful to sound Biblical principles.
As the debate (fight) about immigration and refugee policy descends, it is important to step back, consider how complicated the political questions are, and decline partisan political activism.
This post links to a CRC News story about changes that were made in federal government of Canada thanks, in part, to the advocacy efforts of Canadian Christians.
Join the Offices of Race Relations and Social Justice at Madison Church to celebrate the work and words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and be encouraged to continue in our work for Gospel-founded racial justice.
...what's changed is that over many years political leaders have made immigration appear dangerous, corrupt and illegal—even on the occasions when it is actually totally legal according to our laws.
Find worship materials from the CRC Office of Social Justice to help your church honor Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on January 20.
During this Advent season, World Renew and the Office of Social Justice invite you, through our email devotions, to reflect on patiently waiting on the Lord’s work in the midst of difficulty and despair.
De qué forma como padres formamos y moldeamos a nuestros hijos para que lleguen a ser defensores en asuntos de justicia?
After I listened to our tour guide, I got thinking: in what ways are we parents molding and shaping our children to become advocates for justice? Justice is not often a subject we talk about at our dinner tables.
Join us in a reflective art-making practice. We will learn together about forming community across social and ethnic boundaries, while practicing the art of kintsugi.
Welcoming refugee claimants at Canada’s borders is a faithful response to our Christian calling to love our neighbours from all around the world. Cut through the political spin and learn the facts about refugees and immigrants in Canada.
To include someone is to intentionally pursue ways to make them feel welcomed, heard, and valued. We show the love of Jesus most when we actively include those who are marginalized and different.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside refugees.
We've made commitments throughout the years as a denomination to turn away from the sins of colonization and dehumanization and towards a better way of walking together, in respect of our treaties and Indigenous rights.
Paul Schrader's film, First Reformed, is being released on DVD and streaming on August 21, 2018. Here are some questions to guide small group conversations about the film.