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New Climate Witness Project Webpages
So far, over 200 CRC members from 35 congregations in the U.S. and Canada have come together to learn, act, and advocate for a safer and more just world. Will you join them?
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July 26, 2016
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Restorative Practices for Congregations Training
The Restorative Practices for Congregations Training helps church members and leaders better engage in conflict and build healthier, more restorative relationships in their congregations.
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.
August 8, 2016
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Climate Change Film Screenings
Join the Office of Social Justice for two upcoming educational film screenings on climate change in the Grand Rapids area.
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 24, 2016
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Welcoming Refugees: It's Who We Are
Even if the political talking points are shifting, the path of discipleship has not changed for CRC members. Churches on both sides of the border continue to reach out in welcome and support to refugee families.
October 7, 2016
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New Canadian Justice Worship Materials and Advocacy Opportunities
Looking for resources about refugees, indigenous justice, human trafficking, climate change, and more? Check out the new Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue website!
October 11, 2016
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Pesticides and Disease
Warm greetings. I would like to hear from anyone with an interest or knowledge about pesticide residues in food and their link with human diseases. I believe this is a major social justice issue and therefore requires the Christian Church to be involved, especially Reformed Christians. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
October 14, 2016
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How Is Your Congregation Observing the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church?
How is your congregation observing the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church? We welcome your ideas.
October 17, 2016
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Litany for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Will your church be marking the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on Nov. 6 or 13? The CRC Office of Social Justice is pleased to offer a PowerPoint and litany for churches to use.
October 17, 2016
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Series: What I Would Change About Our Immigration Conversation
So much of the conversation about immigration during this election season has not been based on facts or on the biblical value of philoxenia. How can this change?
October 17, 2016
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How Toxic Is Our Food?
The exponential growth of serious diseases such as cancer, dementia, and autism should make us think. What are we putting into our bodies? It turns out that deadly toxins are everywhere in our modern society, from oatmeal to shampoo to receipt (thermal) paper.
October 24, 2016
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Equipping You to Be an Advocate for the Persecuted Church
The freedom to worship and serve God is a God-given right. And yet there is a growing epidemic of persecution of religious minorities around the world. Get involved in working for change.
October 24, 2016
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Seeking Justice, Speaking Hope
Check out the new and improved CRC Centre for Public Dialogue website! Find resources about Indigenous justice, human trafficking, refugee rights, and more.
November 14, 2016
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Sign Up Today: 2016 Advent Devotional Series from World Renew and the Office of Social Justice!
This year's Advent devotional series by World Renew and the Office of Social Justice focuses on stories about the things that make for peace.
November 15, 2016
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"For the Love Of" Video and Study Guide
For the Love Of explores the journey of four worship artists to Paris for COP21 to learn about how climate change is affecting the world's most impoverished people. The Climate Witness Project developed a study to accompany the film.
November 18, 2016
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Series: In 1492, Indigenous Peoples Discovered Columbus
This past June, the Christian Reformed Church declared the Doctrine of Christian Discovery to be a heresy. What does this mean? And how should it affect the way we live?
November 22, 2016
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Eloise's Story
It's been 58 days since my daughter Eloise went to be with Jesus. We pray her life inspires others and serves as a reminder about the value and beauty of every life.
December 5, 2016
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Justice = Holding Each Other Up
I lost my apartment in a fire and it has been tough. Tough to think about anything else. Tough to start again. . .again. But there has been this amazing group of people who have held me up.
December 8, 2016
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Peacemaking — a Holistic Enterprise
In a world that has nuclear weapons and drones and a myriad of other weapons, it takes strong faith, hope, and love to engage in peacemaking.
December 22, 2016
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Can You Recommend a Good Devotional?
"Can you recommend a good devotional?" I suspect this is a question that pastors are frequently asked (I know it's one I receive fairly often). In response, here are 12 resources I've used and would recommend.
January 4, 2017
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No Justice Without Anointing
During our week of learning, one of the most powerful experiences we shared every year was an Anointing Service. Yes, our Christian Reformed church hosted an Anointing Service!
January 11, 2017
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Disabling Approach to 'Repeal and Replace'
To eliminate the Affordable Care Act without simultaneously replacing it with an alternative jeopardizes its recognized progress and puts ongoing access to comprehensive, affordable coverage for people with disabilities at risk.
January 12, 2017
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Wrestling With Privilege
My deepest regret during my service as an Elder is that I did not advocate more for, nor amplify the voices of, marginalized and ostracized minorities while in office.
January 26, 2017
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Sunday Justice
Sundays are about justice, not just us. That's something hard to say and harder to swallow. Sunday justice is about living differently and being a blessing to those around us.