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Does Your Church Compost?
I'm curious if any churches have tried composting? If so, how's it going?
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July 25, 2019
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Small Group Video Series on Social Class?
I'm looking for a video series for my small group on understanding people in various classes, including those in poverty. Can you help?
July 17, 2019
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“Immigration is Our Story” Audio Series Concludes With Invitation to Listen, Learn, and Love
To close out the series, the Office of Social Justice invites you to engage deeply in three ways: Listen, Learn, and Love. Use the stories and provided questions for your church's adult education classes.
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.
June 25, 2019
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Good Conversations on Polarizing Political Issues
How does the church create a safe environment for difficult discussions of both a political and a non-political nature? Some of the following links might provide useful discussion for church groups.
June 18, 2019
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Communication Regarding Overture 8 to Synod 2019
Overture 8 asks Synod 2019 to withdraw two assertions made by Synod 2012 in accepting the Creation Stewardship Task Force. This commentary addresses Overture 8 and concludes that they fail to support the requested actions.
June 10, 2019
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Canadian National Gathering 2019 - Vintage Gospel
The Canadian National Gathering met May 24-26 in Edmonton, Alberta. On Sunday, May 26 they worshiped at Fellowship CRC. Rev. Roy Berkenbosch shared a sermon, entitled "Vintage Gospel", based on John 2:1-11.
June 5, 2019
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Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Song Suggestions
Use this song list to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to deepen your congregations experience of Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
June 4, 2019
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Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Verses and Sermon Starters
Consider using these verses and sermon starters for Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
June 4, 2019
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The CRC and LGBTQ - Part 2
Could the CRC be maneuvered, via our church order and procedural mechanisms, into affirming the LGBTQ agenda?
June 3, 2019
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Prayers 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.
May 29, 2019
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Litanies for Indigenous Ministry Sunday
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.
May 8, 2019
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Immigration is Our Story: Series
This is one part of my family’s story, my immigration story - a story that intersects with those of many others and is filled with both hope and hardship.
April 10, 2019
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Living the Call - Mercy and Justice (April 2019)
Look inside for updates from World Renew, Canadian Indigenous Ministries Committee, Centre for Public Dialogue, Disability Concerns, the Office of Social Justice, Race Relations, and Safe Church Ministry
April 2, 2019
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The Deacon's Role In Seeking Biblical Justice
In this newsletter, the role of deacons in exercising their justice mandate is explored. Find helpful links and resources on an area of ministry that is urgent for today's world, but can be daunting to initiate.
March 26, 2019
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Canada Anti-racism Learning Opportunity: Kenosis Community Groups
Kenosis Community Groups are gatherings facilitated by white people for white people so that concepts and topics related to race and racism in Canada can be explored in an environment that promotes freedom to explore without fear of offense.
March 18, 2019
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Does History Repeat Itself? The Social Gospel of the 1920s and Current Social Justice Advocacy
In an article in World Magazine, Scott Allen examines what he thinks is a repeat of the social gospel movement in the 1920s.
March 5, 2019
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Holocaust Memorial Day and Historical and Generational Trauma (Race Relations US-Midwest Newsletter)
This is a portion of Viviana's most recent newsletter. Sign up to receive your full Race Relations regional newsletter, including upcoming events in your area and recommended resources!
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 5, 2019
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God is Rising Up Anti-racist Church Leaders (Race Relations US-West Newsletter)
This is a portion of Rudy's newsletter. Sign up to receive your full Race Relations regional newsletter, including upcoming events in your area and recommended resources!
March 1, 2019
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4 Indigenous-Led Justice Workshops at Inspire 2019
You're invited! Gather with Christians from across the continent at Inspire 2019 in Windsor, ON. Learn more at crcna.org/Inspire 2019 and check out these Indigenous-led workshops.
February 24, 2019
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Lent Offering Video: Justice and Hope Sunday
Use this video to introduce (or re-introduce!) the Centre for Public Dialogue to your congregation. The video features staff and members of our support committee reading Psalm 33:1-5 and 20-22, as well as highlights from the past year.
February 21, 2019
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U.S. Anti-racism Workshop: History of Whiteness
This workshop will help you to learn and understand the beginning of the racial division between white and non-white peoples.
February 20, 2019
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Should the CRC Endorse and Lobby for Making UNDRIP Federal Canadian Law?
Canadian CRC leaders have committed the CRC to endorsing and lobbying for Bill C-262, a federal Canadian bill that if passed would incorporate the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples into Canadian Federal Law. Should they have?