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Craig Greenfield's "Creative. World. Justice." Blog
Here are two articles that I especially appreciated and think that all CRC deacons would benefit from reading.
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January 29, 2016
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Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
A working group in the Mennonite Church USA has created a 43-minute documentary entitled "The Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ" that is a good introduction to understanding the Doctrine of Discovery.
September 11, 2015
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Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence
The Chalmers Center is releasing Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence on Oct. 6. Learn how to effectively navigate the moment when someone asks the church for financial assistance.
July 17, 2015
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Predatory Lending Survey
We want to hear from you: how does predatory lending impact your community and individuals you have served? What would you like to know, and learn, about predatory lending?
October 8, 2014
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Faith & Finances: A Ministry Tool for Deacons
Faith & Finances is a biblically integrated financial education curriculum designed specifically for low-income people.
July 1, 2014
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For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles
Byron Borger of Hearts & Minds Books has given a rave review of the DVD series "For the Life of The World: Letters to the Exiles."
May 23, 2014
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From the Streets to the Pews: a Story of Holistic Healing
The Central Union Mission in Washington, DC, exemplifies the holistic approach of faith-based organizations to alleviating poverty.
February 14, 2014
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Disabled and Forgotten - Capital Commentary
See Disabled and Forgotten by Michael J. Gerson. http://www.capitalcommentary.com/human-dignity/disabled-and-forgotten Putting people with intellectual disabilities at the center of our concern affirms that every human community is a continuum of ability and disability.
January 24, 2014
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StoryCorp story - CHARGE syndrome
Here's a StoryCorp story about a family with a daughter who had CHARGE syndrome. Giving Thanks For Two Bonus Decades Of Life And Love http://www.npr.org/2014/01/24/265269189/giving-thanks-for-two-bonus-decades-of-life-and-love.
May 1, 2013
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Diakonia Remixed: Preparing the Church for Larger Ministry
This webinar will examine and discuss the Diakonia Remixed (Office of Deacon Task Force) report to synod, a report that re-visions the diaconal calling and calls for greater participation of deacons in the life of the church, including its major assemblies.
March 16, 2013
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A Place at the Table
A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our nation, and that it could be solved once and for all, if the American public decides that making healthy food available and affordable is in the best interest of us all.
December 12, 2011
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Diakonia Remixed: Terms for Deacons
Melissa Van Dyk mentioned the results of the Diakonia Remixed survey in her blog post and raised some questions concerning terms for deacons. The task force would like to take the opportunity, in this blog post, to preview some of our work and hear your feedback regarding terms for deacons.
May 17, 2011
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Diakonia Remixed
"Diaconia Remixed" is a new task force to revitalize and rethink the role of deacons in the Christian Reformed Church. Can you help us as we get started?
November 7, 2010
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Energy Efficiency Project (Pilot Churches Needed)
The Evangelical Environmental Network, the National Association of Evangelicals and the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference have the exciting opportunity to select up to 60 churches to receive support and funding to make their buildings' energy efficient.