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Why Is Racism Still Part of the Church?
Why is the sin of racism still a part of the church?
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August 31, 2021
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¿Qué es lo que falta?
La defensora de Relaciones Raciales Viviana Cornejo examina la historia de Abram y cómo podría tener la clave para borrar el pecado del racismo de la iglesia
June 23, 2021
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Kill the Indian, Save the Man
How much do we know about the Indian Boarding schools? How many stories of survivors have we heard?
April 28, 2021
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Soportando el Dolor de la Historia
La defensora de Relaciones Raciales Viviana Cornejo, escribe sobre por qué la mejor y única forma de salir de una historia desagradable es ser fuerte, soportar el dolor y enfrentar el pasado.
April 27, 2021
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Bearing the Pain of History
Race Relations advocate Viviana Cornejo reflects on why the best and only way to move forward from an unpleasant history is to be strong, bear the pain, and confront the past.
February 19, 2021
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La importancia de un Corazón que Discierne
La defensora de Relaciones Raciales Viviana Cornejo, escribe acerca de por qué debemos guardar nuestro corazón diligentemente contra la necedad del mundo.
February 19, 2021
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The Importance of a Discerning Heart
The place where we decide to be wise or to be foolish is the heart, which is why we must guard it diligently.
October 21, 2020
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The Ideology of Whiteness Workshop
The CRC Office of Race Relations is excited to present the online workshop The Ideology of Whiteness. Learn about the history of "whiteness" by doing this workshop on your own time.
September 30, 2020
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Pocahontas - The Birth of a Myth
There's a famous painting depicting the baptism of Pocahontas hanging in the rotunda of the American capital. But the true story behind the myth is not one to be celebrated or Disney-fied. Do you know the true history?
July 17, 2020
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"A Nation That Forgets Its Past Has No Future"
In light of recent events, everyone seems to be scrambling to learn about racism. How can we as a nation and denomination honestly confront the racist reality we've accumulated over centuries?
June 22, 2020
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Classis Grand Rapids North Reading Group: White Fragility
Congregations in Classis Grand Rapids North are invited to join a reading group on the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.
April 20, 2020
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What's The Narrative?
The denomination has made great strides and considerable progress in the process toward ethnic and cultural diversity, however the road that remains to be traveled is still quite long.
April 17, 2020
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¿Cuál es la narrativa?
La denominación ha tenido grandes pasos y ha avanzado bastante en el proceso hacia la diversidad étnica y cultural, sin embargo el camino que queda por recorrer es bastante largo aún.
March 4, 2020
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What Is Your Church Doing for Racial Reconciliation?
In 2010, I asked the following question: What is your church doing for racial reconciliation? Now we are in the year 2020. Is the question still relevant?
February 24, 2020
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Bears and Answered Prayers in the Golden State
A team of facilitators met this past fall for a Race Relations learning retreat in Sierra Madre, CA. They prayed together, grew together, and explored the history of Native Americans in California.
February 5, 2020
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Many Churches Join MLK Celebration
More than 900 praying, swaying, and singing people took part in the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Check out the CRC News story on the event!
February 5, 2020
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The Blanket Exercise Goes to Pella, IA
What made them say "yes" to facilitating the workshop? A sense of calling, a sense of justice, and a sense of understanding what racial oppression is; and the desire to do something.
October 1, 2018
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Inspired by a Tour Guide (Race Relations US-Midwest Newsletter)
After I listened to our tour guide, I got thinking: in what ways are we parents molding and shaping our children to become advocates for justice? Justice is not often a subject we talk about at our dinner tables.
November 6, 2017
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Until the CRC is a Home for All: Viviana Cornejo
We're marking Hispanic Heritage Month with a series about Hispanic leaders from diverse Hispanic nations in the CRC. This is the fifth post in the series. Celebrate with us!
August 25, 2017
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En Silencio, los círculos para compartir, y Charlottesville
This is a portion of Viviana's August newsletter. Sign up to receive your full Race Relations regional newsletter at bit.ly/racerelationsnews.
August 25, 2017
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Silence, Sharing Circles, and Charlottesville (Race Relations US-Midwest Newsletter)
This is a portion of Viviana's August newsletter. Sign up to receive your full Race Relations regional newsletter at bit.ly/racerelationsnews.
June 30, 2017
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Summer Soul Care
Check out the new Race Relations US-Midwest newsletter, a reflection on soul care from Viviana Cornejo.
June 30, 2017
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El Cuidado del Alma
Hace algunos años atrás solía dejar un día al mes donde lo usaba para un retiro personal donde salía y dedicaba mi tiempo a escuchar.
September 19, 2013
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A Response From Race Relations
Last week the Office of Race Relations was made aware of this comment and felt compelled to bring forth this topic for discussion and dialogue.
April 20, 2010
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What Is Your Church Doing for Racial Reconciliation?
I'm curious: What is your church doing for racial reconciliation? And, secondly, what does biblical reconciliation mean?