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Nice Sentiment, but Not Quite True
The new-found courage by white-supremacists should force us to re-examine our naive assumptions about racism and how it is countered and contested.
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August 10, 2017
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Confessing Ambiguous Racism
In the ambiguity of the sin of racism, confession is good. Confession is important. And being willing to learn from the ambiguity helps build bridges that may not have been there before.
August 10, 2017
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Discussion Guide for "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah
The CRC Office of Race Relations is now offering discussion guides for small groups on books and films that address the topics of race and faith. First up is Trevor Noah's memoir, Born a Crime.
July 13, 2017
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New Resource: Bulletin Inserts and Covers for All Nations Heritage Sunday
Will your church be celebrating the multicultural church of Christ this All Nations Heritage Sunday? The order deadline for bulletin inserts and covers is July 25.
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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Ephesians 2: Creating One New Humanity
Check out this selection from Race Relations US-West newsletter for June, a reflection on Ephesians 2 with suggested questions for discussion.
May 24, 2017
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The Blanket Exercise
The Blanket Exercise is a participatory 90-minute workshop that literally walks participants through the history of relationships between Indigenous peoples and other peoples in North America.
May 11, 2017
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Prayers and Litanies About Racism
Use these litanies to engage the issue of racism in preaching and worship.
May 11, 2017
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Called Into the CRC for a Reason: Shiao Chong
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Office of Race Relations is highlighting members of these communities who are part of the CRC. First up: Shiao Chong, editor of The Banner!
May 5, 2017
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Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Building
The Cultural Intelligence Building workshop focuses on concrete skills to improve our ability to act and react in positive ways across cultural lines.
April 4, 2017
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Stand Against Racism Chapel - April 19th
Inspired by the YWCA's national Stand Against Racism campaign, Calvin College and The Office of Race Relations are hosting a worship service on Wednesday, April 19.
March 24, 2017
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Canadian Aboriginal Ministries (CAMC) Toolkit
We've categorized the resources in this Canadian Aboriginal Ministries Committee toolkit by head, heart and hands: the three parts of you that all need to be engaged for real learning to take place.
March 14, 2017
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Redeeming Racialized Identities - a Day of Learning With Peter Cha
This March 25, join the Office of Race Relations and Congregations Organizing for Racial Reconciliation (CORR) for a day of learning with Peter Cha!
February 14, 2017
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Hello, My Name Is. . . Racist
As people who seek to follow Jesus, we cannot ignore the racial realities in our relationships and communities. We want easy answers and quick fixes but that's not how God intends for us to live.
February 12, 2017
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African Americans: We've Come This Far by Faith
This informative book by Michelle Loyd-Paige and Eric Washington looks at African Americans and their culture and involvement in the Christian Reformed Church in North America.
February 9, 2017
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White Privilege 101
Looking for a book to study in your small group or book club? Buying books for your church library or for yourself? Check out Waking Up White. It’s readable. It’s challenging. And it's important.
January 23, 2017
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Books on Worship & Education About Racism
Race Relations has compiled a list of books for individuals or small groups on issues of racism. Find the full list here.
January 23, 2017
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Articles on Worship & Education About Racism
Race Relations has compiled a list of articles for individuals or small groups on issues of racism. Find the full list here.
January 9, 2017
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: More Than a "Black" Holiday
Martin Luther King, Jr. day is not a “Black” holiday. It is a day to affirm the dignity of all people. It is a day to remember the example of King — a drum major for justice.
January 1, 2017
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Leadership and Race Workshop
Leadership and Race is a workshop that deliberately pursues inclusion through six tasks. This workshop is geared for those in leadership positions!
January 1, 2017
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The Dance of Racial Reconciliation (DORR) Workshop
DORR is an antiracism and racial reconciliation workshop that involves activities to recognize, expose, and dismantle racism in all its forms.
January 1, 2017
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Widening the Circle (WTC) Workshop
Widening the Circle is an antiracism workshop used in Canada and specific to Canada.
December 21, 2016
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Dance of Racial Reconciliation II
DORR II is designed to deepen what was started with DORR and to give hope to those trying to get at the root causes of racism, to address systemic issues, and to provide a deeper knowledge of racial reconciliation.
November 15, 2016
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Facing Racism DVD
The six-session DVD Facing Racism includes an embedded study guide that equips you or your group to work for racial reconciliation.
November 9, 2016
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Latinos: The Next Wave
Author Pedro Aviles will help you see and understand what the Hispanic tsunami means for the church — both in challenges and opportunities.