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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.
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January 14, 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 19, 2020.
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.
November 13, 2019
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"How Long, Lord?" Free Advent Devotional
This Advent season, World Renew and the Office of Social Justice invite you, through our email devotions, to join the prophets and all creation “in eager expectation.”
November 5, 2019
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Understanding Our Climate Crisis
Climate change has been in the news a lot recently. This lecture series is intended to address questions about what this means for you and your church community.
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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NEW 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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FAQs about Refugees and Refugee Resettlement
The CRC Office of Social Justice has created and gathered resources that answer Frequently Asked Questions about refugees and refugee resettlement.
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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Weekly Prayer Email With Justice News and Current Events
Prayers Newsletter is a weekly email with 3-5 prayers addressing justice issues from around the world. Forward them to your pastor for Sunday's congregational prayer, print them for use in small groups, or supplement your personal devotions.
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 13, 2017
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Immanuel, Incarnate - Free Advent Devotional
This Advent, World Renew and the Office of Social Justice invite you, through our email devotions, to reflect on the incarnation of Christ — its meaning then and its meaning now. Go to crcna.org/advent to sign up today!
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.
September 7, 2017
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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Bulletin Inserts
Will your church remember the persecuted Church in Egypt in your worship service on Nov. 5 or 12, the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church? Free bulletin inserts are available.
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!
July 7, 2017
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Climate Witness Project Hits 70!
The Climate Witness Project now has teams in 71 churches and more than 450 partners working hard to educate people on climate change, advocate for more just policies, and steward energy well. Learn how you can get involved!
June 28, 2017
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Free Creation Care Advocacy Webinar
Join us Thursday evening for a free webinar where you'll learn how to be a successful climate advocate in your district!
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.