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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.
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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?
February 15, 2019
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Canada Advocacy Workshop: Faith In Action
Contacting elected officials may be daunting, but sharing your well-informed opinion can make a real difference on the justice issues that you care about, and can bring about long-term changes to unjust systems.
February 1, 2019
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Should the CRCNA Lobby in Favor of Federal Carbon Tax Legislation?
If passed, what would the effect of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act be? How would we know? What should we know to responsibly lobby for or against it?
January 31, 2019
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Series: Thinking Downstream
The suffering of the land is borne unequally by those who are marginalized, by those whose living space becomes collateral damage, whose water is left unprotected by forces beyond their control, those who systems are not designed to protect or benefit.
January 31, 2019
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Series: Pro-Mama
Life is a gift from God. Caring for new human life, whether in the womb or outside of it, means caring for mothers (and families!).
January 30, 2019
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Series: The Land We Stand On
This is our Father’s world. So let’s return to the land together, to the treaties. We are made from the dirt of a garden, after all! Who first stewarded the portion of Creator’s world that you call home? And why does it matter?
January 30, 2019
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Exposing Exploitation Youth Curriculum
While sexual exploitation of youth has been an ongoing issue for generations, there has been growing concern and need for better understanding in recent years. Check out this excellent resource.
January 30, 2019
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Thank God for Fossil Fuels!
Fossil fuels are much criticized these days. Rather than lamenting them, I thank my loving Creator for them.
January 29, 2019
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Living the Biblical Story
God cares deeply about marginalized people and expects his people to do the same. This post includes a Bible study guide on Judges 19.
January 29, 2019
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A Half Welcome Report
This report from Citizens for Public Justice highlights four main areas of concern: long wait times, long wait times for non-Syrian applications, allocations limits, and travel loans.
January 17, 2019
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Does "Welcoming the Stranger" Require Advocating for an "Open Border"?
Responsible political advocacy must do more than offer only one side of a multi-sided issues, both as to facts and arguments. Being "one-sided" cannot and will not result in justice for all, but rather intractable division.
January 9, 2019
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Immigration Justice Requires Border Security
The Synod of the CRC has voiced support for comprehensive immigration reform, part of which is a secure border. Immigration justice requires us to welcome the stranger to a country that is faithful to sound Biblical principles.
December 21, 2018
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What Happened to Supporting "Comprehensive Immigration Reform"?
As the debate (fight) about immigration and refugee policy descends, it is important to step back, consider how complicated the political questions are, and decline partisan political activism.
December 20, 2018
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Canadian Advocacy Success Story
This post links to a CRC News story about changes that were made in federal government of Canada thanks, in part, to the advocacy efforts of Canadian Christians.