August 3, 2018
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Miriam: New to Disability Concerns and Safe Church!
Miriam Spies just started serving as Volunteer and Communications Specialist for Disability Concerns (20 hrs) and Safe Church (10 hrs).
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August 15, 2018
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What Lessons Can We Learn from What’s Happened at Willow Creek?
From an outsider looking in at this situation and how it continues to unfold, there are some lessons that we in Safe Church Ministry should consider.
August 21, 2018
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Impacts of Pornography and Safe Church's Response
Reflections on the documentary, "Over 18", and information on upcoming screenings and events with director Jared Brock.
September 6, 2018
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Welcome Back to Fall...Welcome Back to Safe Communities
Sharing our new Circle of Grace video and other resources from Safe Church!
October 31, 2018
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Partnership View of Power
A “partnership with” model of power is not about being nice, nor does it come about overnight. We start with safe spaces where we can talk about the construction of gender roles, power differentials, and the changing social values.
November 1, 2018
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An Evening With Tarana Burke, #MeToo Founder
Last night, I spent time with Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo Movement! She emphasized that my voice and my story mattered.
November 1, 2018
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Safe Church Not Alone: #ChurchToo & #WeAreSpeaking in the Body of Christ
Across the Body of Christ, fellow sisters and brothers are speaking up against abuse, sharing stories, and seeking to follow Jesus' way in creating and sustaining safe places for all!
November 7, 2018
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Safe Church Not Alone: Dove's Nest
It is a joy and a privilege to work with organizations like Dove’s Nest for the building up of Christ’s body in a loving and faithful way. Sign up for their free newsletter to stay up-to-date with great resources!
December 20, 2018
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Violence against Women – It’s a Men’s Issue
In a Ted Talk by Jackson Katz he urges for a paradigm shift to name men’s responsibility in ending violence against women, rather than continuing to consider it “a women’s issue.” It is a story, struggle, and call for the whole Body.
December 27, 2018
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Holy Impatience, Holy Incarnation
There will be times when we are vulnerable because of our flesh and blood bodies—and yet that will not be all of who we are and that will not be the end of our stories.
January 3, 2019
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Fleeing to Safety – Reflection on Matthew 2
What is the good news for us at Epiphany as congregations strive to be a safe place to welcome the Christ child, each of God’s children, into? These few teachings stand out to me as we gather with the magi on Epiphany Sunday.
February 4, 2019
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Safe Church Not Alone: Faith Trust Institute
Based in Seattle, the Faith Trust Institute is a faith-based organization that provides written and video resources for the prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, and church leader misconduct.
April 9, 2019
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Living Faithfully and Well Together: 20th Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference
Last month, over 90 people gathered at an Inter-classis Safe Church Conference, an event that Classis Huron, has been holding for 20 years. This event was very well organized with many learning materials!
June 13, 2019
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How Hilary Scarsella Calls the Church to End Sexual Violence
In a powerful blog, Hilary Jerome Scarsella reflects on what she has experienced and witnessed in the years following her sexual assault on the campus of her seminary.
June 26, 2019
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RCA Resource: Addressing Sexual Abuse in Worship
In this comprehensive resource from the RCA you will find guidelines for addressing sexual assault, liturgies, prayers, sermon ideas, song suggestions, and much more.