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… In the Zeeland, Holland, and Georgetown Christian Reformed Church (CRC) classes there are over 70 CRC congregations; and … may find it difficult to come. Therefore, the work of CRC Safe Church Ministry and other organizations who work to end … we are available to provide support and resources to churches looking to join us in making our community one that …
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… On January 21 we had another gathering of Safe Church Leaders at Meadowlands Fellowship CRC. It was well attended by 24 people and represented 13 different churches. After devotions and prayer, Shawn Chisholm of the … Updates from Safe Church Coordinators: Hamilton, ON …
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… experienced trauma and adversity? Is there a role for the Church in preventing ACEs? Watch it on YouTube here: … be serving Classis Iakota and Classis Heartland as their Safe Church Coordinator. She has shared 14 years of marriage … July 2020 Safe Church Webinar with Tara Boer: Why the Adverse Childhood …
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… of anticipation, excitement, and hectic schedules! In churches, we are welcoming families back from cottages and … fresh fall rhythm, it is a great time to focus on creating safe community together for everyone, where all are free to … great month to build awareness around the significance of safe church! Abuse Awareness Sunday is coming up on …
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… of social media platforms to compliment and further your church’s youth ministry. Indeed, having a presence on social … what is going on in their lives while also keeping them safe. See this recent Network blog for resources on setting … experiences of social media is important in creating a safe church together. God has made all of us to be in …
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… Statistics about abuse, which are similar in churches and outside of churches, reveal that it’s very likely that every church community includes people who have experienced abuse; … in Classis Niagara for sharing this article with us at Safe Church, so that we can share it with you. …
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… In Canada, it happens in May. This is a good time for your church to update your abuse prevention policy and/or plan to … has resources , including those specifically designed for churches to participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month. Dove’s Nest is also a partner with CRC Safe Church Ministry in offering Circle of Grace, a program …
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… It seems safe to boldly state that there is not a local church in the Christian Reformed denomination or a church … a worshipper who has experienced trauma. The mission of Safe Church Ministry is to Equip Congregations in Abuse …
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… We all need to be safe. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, safety is … nearby and I had my pillow. I remember feeling safe at church, surrounded by adults and children who cared about me … they knew, quite often a parent. So our excuse that “churches are like families” and therefore we don’t need to …
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… are! Mennonite Central Committee is a key partner with Safe Church in offering licensed copies of the Circle of Grace …
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… this issue. It’s not enough to keep our congregations safe from abuse at church (though that’s a good place to start). Our children … people with passion, and resources of time and money. In safe church ministry, there are different paths; …
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… What sets Samaritan SafeChurch apart from the generic “safe church” and “safe sanctuary” programs that have been … have no life. SafeChurch raises up the dry bones and calls churches to turn from lifeless policies that require …