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Formed For Justice Conference With Tim Keller
We'd love for you to consider joining Tim Keller and others (via livestream) for the Formed for Justice Conference taking place November 16 and 17.
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October 1, 2018
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Siento Inspirada por un Guía del Tour (Race Relations US-Midwest newsletter)
De qué forma como padres formamos y moldeamos a nuestros hijos para que lleguen a ser defensores en asuntos de justicia?
October 1, 2018
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Inspired by a Tour Guide (Race Relations US-Midwest Newsletter)
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.
September 24, 2018
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Understanding You Through Understanding Me (Learning Opportunity in Hamilton, ON)
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.
September 18, 2018
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Myth-Busting Fact Sheet About Refugees & Immigrants in Canada
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.
September 12, 2018
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Why Inclusion is Different from Acceptance
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.
August 21, 2018
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Chaplain Prayers: Refugees
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside refugees.
August 14, 2018
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What Have We Said as the CRC About Justice and Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples?
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.
July 19, 2018
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Discussion Guide for the Film "First Reformed"
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.
July 6, 2018
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The Land We Stand On: A Territory Acknowledgement Guide
In 2016, Synod repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and the concept of ‘terra nullius’ as heresies. What does this mean, why does it matter, and how can we live into this commitment to seek reconciled relationships built on respect between Indigenous peoples and other inhabitants of "Turtle Island"?
June 28, 2018
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Calvin Seminary Hosts the Loving Your Neighbor Conference
The Loving Your Neighbor Conference (July 30 - August 1) brings together national and regional speakers to discuss the topic of ministry among migrants, immigrants, and refugees.
June 5, 2018
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Does Social Justice Contribute to Church Decline?
It’s said so often in the U.S. that churches that get involved in social justice decline in membership. But the story of Korea, and the story of the African-American community in the U.S., tells a very different story.
May 30, 2018
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Canadian Commentary on Synod: Faith, Politics, Church, Justice
This post offers a link to four articles by Canadian writers on the upcoming synod of the CRCNA. The post also includes a conversation between Rev. Paul VanderKlay and Rev. Andrew Beunk.
May 23, 2018
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CRC Ministries Equipping Your Church to Do Justice
Here are a few of the ministries available to help you in your pursuit of justice.
May 16, 2018
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Parallel Suffering
I hope that God will see me living the gospel—making courageous decisions, sacrificing my comfort for others, giving when it hurts, and trusting God as the great provider to meet my needs and the needs of others.
May 15, 2018
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Overtures, Politics, & Justice
The best way to do justice is to follow Scripture and pursue actual justice. The CRC can and should get involved in politics, but only within the context of the following three criteria.
May 10, 2018
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World Refugee Day Toolkit
It's ready! Download your copy of the World Refugee Day toolkit today. How will your church celebrate and remember refugees this June (and beyond)?
May 7, 2018
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World Renew Offers Speakers and Workshops
World Renew believes that educating church communities about Christ’s call to respond to the needs of people who suffer from poverty, hunger, and disaster can transform perspectives and be the catalyst for change — here in North America and around the world.
May 4, 2018
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How Did Lent Shape Me?
I decided to give up eating fruit and I decided to add reading theology from a different cultural context than my own. Why did I give up a food group that the Canadian food guide tells us that we need each day, you ask?
April 29, 2018
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What Do Words Matter?
My advice to you is the advice I’m learning to embrace myself: write boldly about important things, ruffle feathers, speak your truth, love God, be propelled out, build community, proclaim Christ!
April 17, 2018
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Communion Resources for Celebrating Immigrants - Litany and Suggested Scriptures
We have partnered with the “Immigrants are Blessing, Not a Burden” campaign to offer worship materials for congregations who wish to highlight immigrants and refugees during their All Nations Heritage Sunday.
April 12, 2018
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Living the Call - Mercy & Justice
Look inside for an update from World Renew, Disability Concerns, the Office of Race Relations, the Office of Social Justice, Safe Church Ministry, the Centre for Public Dialogue, and the Canadian Aboriginal Ministries Committee.
April 10, 2018
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Developing Uncommon Friendships: A Five-Week eCourse in Everyday Peacemaking
Jon Huckins and Jer Swigart challenge limited perspectives of neighbor-love and offer a practical guide for developing uncommon friendships with those that we consider the "other."
April 9, 2018
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Guests on This Land - Part 2
We don’t know what we invite in when we open up our table. What we do know is that we have been called by a welcoming God. We know that we have been called by a God who just loves to reconcile—it’s his favorite work.
March 28, 2018
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Day of Justice Resources
Designated by Synod 2017, August 19, 2018 will mark the first annual Day of Justice across the Christian Reformed Church in North America.