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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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… is the fourth week of every September as listed in the Church Year Resources website . Below are some resources to … design a worship service around our theme for this year, Safe Church Ministry: Not Just a Policy, a Way of Being the …
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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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… all this heartache could have been avoided. We, as church communities, need to be proactive in preventing abuse, … respect for self and others, provide the language and safe space to talk about difficult situations, safe and … abuse is unthinkable. This is where we can see how having safe churches contributes to discipleship, because there is …
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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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… to have Linda Crockett from Samaritan SafeChurch at our Safe Church Ministry Conference in November. She inspired us … with Linda Crockett. You can view a webinar about the church’s role in ending child sexual abuse , which was …
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… a problem women need to learn how to keep themselves safe? Gerry Heyboer writes the following response. The … is a woman's behavior needs to change in order to rid the church or society of sexual abuse . This is not simply a … is a human sin affecting women and men in all Protestant Churches including the CRC. Now, the first question. What …
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… Safe Church has been blessed this past year with a new position for Safe Church, based in the Canadian CRC offices in Burlington. …
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… There is a widespread misconception that the sole task of Safe Church Ministry is to help victims and deal properly with … not maliciousness. Safe Church Ministry can empower churches to create an environment that minimizes the risk of …
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… in this Christmas season, my thoughts often wander to safe church themes. In Safe Church Ministry, we fight against the terrible darkness …
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… alive in our world today, as well as the need for safe places to worship, grow, and be in community free from … good news for us at Epiphany as congregations, pastors, safe church leaders, Sunday school teachers, parents, and … is more readily encountered when we feel safe. We pray our churches may be places for all to worship and develop a …
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… founders and directors have a connection to the Mennonite Church, yet we know that sexualized violence is not just a … problem; it’s a problem in every denomination. The safe web space of OSU is open to all. The purpose is to offer … Real live safe spaces in our congregations are another. Safe Church Ministry longs for the day when our congregations …