Cities of Broken Glass
Looking through a piece of broken glass, we might see a hopeless and a broken people. But what does God see?
Connect with others. Discuss ways to inform and engage your congregation in efforts of social justice.
Looking through a piece of broken glass, we might see a hopeless and a broken people. But what does God see?
Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers.
A reflection on talking circles, written by Richard Silversmith.
The Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee has collaborated with Cree musician Don Amero to offer a musical Call to Worship along with a spoken introduction for your Sunday service.
Syd Hielema shares his journey through Hearts Exchanged so far.
Enjoy these YouTube and Spotify playlists of worship music written or sung by Indigenous artists.
Make time to reflect, through prayer and prompts, on three action calls that respond to the harms caused by residential schools.
Help further reconciliation in your community by signing up to participate and including other people in the journey. These resources will help you to promote!
Use this in your personal prayers and in your collective worship services to mourn this latest revelation and the impacts of colonization.
This self-guided book club is perfect for your existing small group or gathering. Based on Thomas King's The Inconvenient Indian we provide discussion questions and speakers via video to guide your group.
The beautiful art from "The Creator's Gift" art series is now available as a colouring book!
From Indigenous columnist Richard Silversmith. "As in the Jewish exile to Babylon, the Indigenous experience, ‘diaspora,’ carries a sense of betrayal, of broken treaties, loss of lands and culture."
Contemplate the art series "The Creator's Sacrifice" alongside scripture, prayer, and meditation throughout Holy Week.
Engage kids with Indigenous justice through reading age appropriate books!
Are you talking about Indigenous justice with kids at church or at home? Here are a few ideas to get you started!
Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer Shannon Perez’s has provided her Top 6 thought provoking reads on Indigenous justice.
This experience equips young people with the tools and opportunity to act as bridges between their church community and a local Indigenous community.
Read stories from people who have been impacted by the work of the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee.
Use this song list to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to deepen your congregations experience of Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
Consider using these verses and sermon starters for Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
These prayers are a resource for Indigenous Ministry Sunday providing an opportunity for everyone in Canada to pray for Indigenous peoples and to celebrate the gifts and richness that Indigenous people bring to life in Canada.
Each year Christian Reformed churches across Canada recognize National Indigenous Peoples day and celebrate the Indigenous Ministries of the CRC. Here are some litanies for this annual day.
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.
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"?
Every article in this declaration comes from a time when a right has been violated or outright denied to Indigenous peoples. What is our call as Christians as we bear witness to such profound brokenness?