Oh No, I’ve Been Invited to a Talking Circle
A reflection on talking circles, written by Richard Silversmith.
Connect with others. Discuss ways to inform and engage your congregation in efforts of social justice.
A reflection on talking circles, written by Richard Silversmith.
The Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee has collaborated with Cree musician Don Amero to offer a musical Call to Worship along with a spoken introduction for your Sunday service.
Syd Hielema shares his journey through Hearts Exchanged so far.
Enjoy these YouTube and Spotify playlists of worship music written or sung by Indigenous artists.
Today for Indigenous people, the water is roaring!
Make time to reflect, through prayer and prompts, on three action calls that respond to the harms caused by residential schools.
Ministering that has substance includes love and compassion, a listening ear, prayers, and laughter.
Use this in your personal prayers and in your collective worship services to mourn this latest revelation and the impacts of colonization.
This is a Prayer of Confession written in response to the unmarked graves found near the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
This self-guided book club is perfect for your existing small group or gathering. Based on Thomas King's The Inconvenient Indian we provide discussion questions and speakers via video to guide your group.
The beautiful art from "The Creator's Gift" art series is now available as a colouring book!
From Indigenous columnist Richard Silversmith. "As in the Jewish exile to Babylon, the Indigenous experience, ‘diaspora,’ carries a sense of betrayal, of broken treaties, loss of lands and culture."
Contemplate the art series "The Creator's Sacrifice" alongside scripture, prayer, and meditation throughout Holy Week.
You may have several questions abut Indigenous People, but don't know where to start. The Word of Hope Ministries website is a rich resource in helping you discover some answers.
Engage kids with Indigenous justice through reading age appropriate books!
Are you talking about Indigenous justice with kids at church or at home? Here are a few ideas to get you started!
Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer Shannon Perez’s has provided her Top 6 thought provoking reads on Indigenous justice.
This experience equips young people with the tools and opportunity to act as bridges between their church community and a local Indigenous community.
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.
Read stories from people who have been impacted by the work of the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee.
Use this song list to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to deepen your congregations experience of Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
Consider using these verses and sermon starters for Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
These prayers are a resource for Indigenous Ministry Sunday providing an opportunity for everyone in Canada to pray for Indigenous peoples and to celebrate the gifts and richness that Indigenous people bring to life in Canada.
Each year Christian Reformed churches across Canada recognize National Indigenous Peoples day and celebrate the Indigenous Ministries of the CRC. Here are some litanies for this annual day.
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?