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S.O.S. Amy's Story
Amy’s story can help us understand what it is like to experience abuse from a trusted church member, and then not to be believed when she tried to tell about it.
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August 10, 2018
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S.O.S. My Sister's Story
This story is part of our SOS series - "My sister's story" can help us understand the devastation that happens in families as a result of domestic abuse. How might the church respond to make a positive difference?
August 22, 2018
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S.O.S. Sexual Assault at a Retreat by Clergy
This story should help us realize that sexual assault must never be minimized and there must always be proper discipline administered to those who abuse their power. This too should remind us of the devastation that sexually inappropriate and assaultive behavior causes for women and men in all walks of life.
January 2, 2019
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S.O.S. Silence Hides Violence, Violence Destroys Lives
Nancy shares memories from her life, which was characterized by domestic abuse for many years. Despite the pain and loss, she finds hope for each day, and the strength that she needs, in her precious Lord, Jesus.
May 14, 2019
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Power Over/Power With: A Five-Part Blog Series on Power
This five-part series considers what the Bible says about power and how we might better follow Jesus’ way of self-emptying power (Philippians 2). This series is a partnership between the CRC's Safe Church Ministry and the Office of Social Justice.
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.
July 5, 2018
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S.O.S. Sharing Our Stories
Stories can be a powerful way to learn from one another when we have open ears to listen.
June 26, 2020
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S.O.S. Triggered Tuesday
My friend recently wrote this blog post and I thought this experience from her life may help us all understand more about living with trauma and the importance of boundaries.
October 27, 2020
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SOS: Domestic Abuse and Personal Protection Orders at Church
Have you ever wondered how you or your faith community would respond to a situation where one member holds a Personal Protection Order (PPO) against another member?
September 25, 2018
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Sexual Assault Against Boys: My Story
As a man, its time to tell my story of sexual assault at school.
December 4, 2019
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S.O.S. Part 1: My Journey of Recognizing, Remembering, and Processing Abuse
This story is part of Safe Church Ministry's SOS series. In this post, an anonymous CRC congregant shares his journey of recognizing, remembering, and processing the abuse he endured.
June 29, 2020
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S.O.S. Part 2: My Journey of Recognizing, Remembering, and Processing Abuse
This story is part of Safe Church Ministry's SOS series. In this post, an anonymous CRC congregant shares his second blog of his journey of recognizing, remembering, and processing the abuse he endured.