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The Office of Social Justice (What We Do)
Learn more about the work of the Office of Social Justice, including information on workshops, worship resources, advocacy, and more.
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November 8, 2021
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You Shall Call His Name Jesus | Advent Devotion Series
This free Advent series features reflections from CRC ministries around the world.
August 25, 2021
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Preaching on Immigration
Enjoy and use this collection of sermons on immigration in your community!
April 26, 2021
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Justice Journeys: Gary Mulder Reflects on Advocacy
The CRC justice ministries celebrate the volunteer work of Gary Mulder, a representative for the Office of Social Justice in Washington D.C. over the past twelve years.
September 30, 2020
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Church Between Borders Virtual Workshops
As part of the relaunching of our Immigrants Are a Blessing, Not a Burden campaign, we are offering our Church Between Borders workshop virtually!
July 24, 2020
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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Worship Materials
The CRC Office of Social Justice has worship materials to help your church honor Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on January 17, 2021.
July 21, 2020
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Image for Office of Social Justice Sunday
This image provides a description of the work of the Office of Social Justice.
July 1, 2020
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Do Justice Podcast
The Office of Social Justice is excited to share the launch of the Do Justice podcast! Be sure to subscribe today for conversations on justice with fantastic guests.
April 20, 2020
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Prayers for the Vulnerable During COVID-19
Join the Office of Social Justice in prayer and care for the vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 14, 2020
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Special Prayer: The Threat of War With Iran
A prayer for churches to use in response to the killing of well-known military commander in Iran, which has significantly increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
November 19, 2019
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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Bulletin Inserts
January 19 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, and the CRC Office of Social Justice has created bulletin inserts for your church to honor the day.
July 12, 2019
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U.S. Southern Border Crisis Litany
If you’re not sure what to say, or how to say it, when leading a prayer for the children who are still incarcerated in camps at the U.S. southern border, consider these words based on Psalm 28.
July 3, 2019
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Small Group Opportunity, Immigration is Our Story: Listen, Learn, and Love
Gather with a group of family, friends, classmates, or church members to engage with these audio stories through listening, learning, and loving.
March 5, 2019
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CRC Worship Resources on Care for Creation
Christian Reformed people from all walks of life have expressed their love and care for creation in this new crowd-sourced (and meticulously reviewed) collection of worship materials.
March 8, 2018
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Map of Pregnancy Resources
The CRC Office of Social Justice compiled a map that will help you find local pregnancy resource centers in your area. Most of these centers offer pregnancy tests, counseling, and support for mothers who decide to carry their babies to term.
February 27, 2018
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Advocacy Opportunities on the Office of Social Justice Action Center
To make it easier for you to contact your elected leaders, the Office of Social Justice (OSJ) sends out action alerts — periodic calls for action relating to our main justice issues. Visit the OSJ Action Center here to take our latest action alerts.
February 5, 2018
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Giving the Facts a Fighting Chance: Addressing Common Questions on Immigration
This guide seeks to provide answers to many of the most common questions that policymakers, the media, and the public ask about immigration and provides background on what immigration means to the US as we debate reform of our immigration system.
February 5, 2018
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How the United States Immigration System Works
If we’re going to think faithfully about immigration and immigrants, it’s important that we share an understanding of how immigration works today. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed.
February 5, 2018
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Immigration Book: Welcoming the Stranger
In their book, Welcoming the Stranger, Matthew Soerens and Jenny Hwang Yang move beyond rhetoric to offer a Christian response to immigration.
January 22, 2018
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Immigration Sermons
Thinking about preaching on immigration in your congregation? Looking to learn what the Bible has to say about immigration? Check out these sermons that CRC pastors have written and preached on that topic!
November 8, 2017
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Immigrants Are a Blessing Litany
Scripture reminds us over and over that God uses “strangers” and immigrants to bring a blessing. Use this litany in your Sunday worship as a way to remember our many brothers and sisters whose immigration status puts them in need of prayers and to remember stories of immigrants in the Bible.
September 19, 2017
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A Prayer for the Suffering Church in Egypt
Please consider using this prayer for the suffering church in Egypt on November 5 or 12, the International Day(s) of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.
July 19, 2017
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Ten Ways to Care for Creation
"Ten Ways to Care for Creation" includes ideas such as starting an intergenerational gardening project, holding a storytelling series, and much more!
June 2, 2017
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Creation Care Preaching Challenge
Calling all pastors! Have you ever talked about creation care or climate change from the pulpit? We encourage you to participate in the Creation Care Preaching Challenge.
May 15, 2017
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Explore How Your Church Can Get Involved on Immigration
Are you interested in helping your congregation learn more about immigration? There are four important ways a church can engage deeply in immigration work: learning and sharing the myths and facts, reflecting a care for immigrants during worship, having meaningful connections with immigrant communities and organizations, and effectively advocating for more just policies.