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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.
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October 24, 2016
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Dance of Racial Reconciliation (Small Groups)
DORR — Small Groups takes the regular DORR workshop and reworks it for small groups. The audience is adults, and the curriculum has been developed for use in an adult education setting the local church.
October 3, 2016
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How Shall We Respond to the Statement on Racism?
A couple of weeks ago, leaders of Christian Reformed Church ministries issued a Statement on Racism to all pastors in the denomination. Let's have a conversation about the Statement, and the topic it addresses.
September 28, 2016
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Discuss Race Relations Statement?
With the recent note on race relations put out by CRC Staff we need this article to show up in this section so we can respond or comment.
September 25, 2016
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World Communion Sunday Worship Planning Resources
World Communion Sunday is October 2! Attached to this post you'll find prayers, litanies, and much more to use or adapt for your worship setting.
September 19, 2016
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Celebrating the Multiracial Church of Christ
Every year churches across the CRC celebrate All Nations Heritage Sunday using worship resources from Race Relations. Last year almost 20,000 bulletin inserts and covers were ordered! Join us in the celebration.
August 19, 2016
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Racial Reconciliation: A Letter to my Church (Part 2)
Racism is not part of God’s grand design. Human beings are the architects of racism. However, through Jesus Christ, God is reconciling us to Himself, and to each other, rebuilding what we destroyed.
August 5, 2016
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Racial Reconciliation: A Letter to My Church
I want us to wrestle with conversations that may be difficult. I want us to enter together into the beautiful mess of reconciliation. I want us to have a candid conversation, as family, about race.
February 15, 2016
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Live Justly for Lent: Racial Reconciliation
The same power that rose Jesus from the grave and caused his resurrection is at work in the surrendered hearts of the believers who live for racial healing and justice in our world today.
December 20, 2015
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John Azumah, a Presbyterian From Ghana, Comments on American Cultural Imperialism
In his article "Through African Eyes", John Azumah relates how North American churches can embody cultural imperialism with a very paternalistic attitude to spiritually healthy, vibrant and doctrinally orthodox African churches.
December 1, 2015
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God’s Diverse and Unified Family
This booklet covers the background of racial and ethnic diversity in the CRC and was developed by a 1992 synodical committee of the Christian Reformed Church.
November 5, 2015
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Oops: Stop Accidentally Offending People
In this interactive webinar, four panelists give their Top 5 Lists, from four different perspectives, for becoming more hospitable and loving in a diverse world.
October 14, 2015
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Worship Materials: Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Interested in celebrating it at your church? We've put together free worship materials for you to use!
June 24, 2015
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How to Talk With Your Kids About Charleston
In the wake of the Charleston shooting, many parents are wondering, "How can I talk with my kids about this? How much can they handle? How soon?"
June 10, 2015
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Lament as an Act of Worship
Lamenting is painful and there's nothing "dignified" or "pretty" about it. The Church needs to face the reality of racism in America and to join others in crying out to our Lord for deliverance.
February 2, 2015
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Prejudiced - Me?
Prejudice has a long shelf life. Chances are that you (and I) keep prejudice neatly tucked away under the cover of noble virtues, traditions or plain thoughtlessness.
December 30, 2014
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Racial Reconciliation in Fort Wayne
Printed on the front page of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel newspaper, this article is a great testimony of racial reconciliation and on what God is doing through the Body of Christ at Community CRC.
December 15, 2014
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Still Waiting for Something Better...
It has been impossible not to hear of several tragic incidents of death of black men during confrontations with police. I have been struck and saddened by the deaths of people I did not know...
July 22, 2014
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Book Review on Latinos: the Next Wave
What this wonderful little book does is introduce Anglos to the history and the life and the personality of the whole catalog of ethnics we sometimes impolitely gang together under titles like Latina/os and Hispanics.
April 9, 2014
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Does Racism Exist in the Candidacy and Call Process?
Regardless of education or ministry experience, very few established churches in the CRC will call a black man to lead their congregations. How can we become a denomination where racial reconciliation is prevalent?
March 5, 2014
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How Can We Change Support-Raising Models That "Keep Missions White"?
Last week, a colleague sent me a link to a blog post entitled "How Support Raising Keeps Parachurch Ministries White." The piece contributes to ongoing conversations we have been having at the denomination's global missions agencies about how to engage underprivileged young people in missions.
November 19, 2013
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The So-Called Knock-Out Game
What is being done to address the issue of black mobs involved in the so-called knock-out game, which typically involved black youth attacking innocent whites or asians?
October 30, 2013
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Exploring Cultural Intelligence
This webinar will outline the key skill areas of cultural intelligence and explore how CQ can help us engage across cultural lines for more effective ministry within our congregations and the communities we serve.
October 8, 2013
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Exploring Cultural Intelligence Webinar
This free, one-hour webinar will outline the key skill areas of cultural intelligence and explore how Cultural Intelligence can help us engage across cultural lines for more effective ministry within our congregations and the communities we serve.
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.