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Circulo de Gracia
El objetivo del Círculo de Gracia es educar y capacitar a los niños y jóvenes para que participen activamente en un ambiente Seguro para ellos mismos y los demás.
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May 28, 2019
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Intelligent Love - Ending Sex Trafficking by Addressing Root Causes
Resist Exploitation, Embrace Dignity, (REED) offers education that helps people and organizations, including churches, understand the root causes of sex trafficking and work together to take action toward positive change.
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.
July 9, 2019
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Abuse Awareness Sunday Is Coming - September 22, 2019
This is more than a “special offering” Sunday. It’s an opportunity to bring an issue out into the light that too often remains hidden.
August 21, 2019
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Caring Well: A New Resource for Churches
Caring Well is wonderful new resource for churches. Discover how caring for those who have experienced abuse is central to the gospel, and learn practical ways to do that in your congregation.
August 21, 2019
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When Women Are Accused of Complicity
This article in The Atlantic talks about women who were accused of complicity in the sexual abuse of other women and children. I wanted the chuch to be aware of this reality.
September 5, 2019
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Updates From Safe Church Coordinators: British Columbia
Active safe church ministry in British Columbia (BC) over the years has shown that intentionality, commitment, and strong leadership are key components to success. What can we learn from BC?
September 9, 2019
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Abuse of Power: Reflection, Lament, and Liturgy
Synod 2019 included a powerful litany that invited delegates to reflect and lament abuse of power that has caused much harm to many within our CRC community. Safe Church offers and recommends this litany for use in churches.
September 12, 2019
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Growing Restorative Churches: November 8th & 9th
This two day interactive training will take place in Grand Rapids, MI from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday & Saturday, November 8 and 9. Cost: $120 (includes lunch).
September 18, 2019
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Safe Church Advisory Panel Process Training: Oct. 19 in Grand Rapids, MI (And: Sept.28 in Burlington, ON; Oct. 4-5 in Charlottetown, PE)
This specialized training will prepare trainees to respond with compassion and justice when an allegation of abuse is made against a church leader. Sign up at GRapp.eventbrite.com.
October 9, 2019
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Abuse Awareness Sunday Sermon: Two Years After #MeToo
This sermon explores how we as a church lament our history and move from using power for ourselves to using our power with generosity, the way Jesus modeled and taught us.
October 11, 2019
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What the Catholic Church Is Doing With the Allegations of History
Take time to read about the ways in which our Catholic brothers and sisters are finding ways to offer reparations for past evil.
November 13, 2019
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The Abuse of Power Adoptions from Synod 2019 for Classes to Consider:
These are adoptions from Synod 2019 that pertain to specifically to classes. These adoptions were recommended from the Addressing Abuse of Power Report.
November 12, 2019
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Restorative Practices in Faith Communities
Safe Church Ministry recently held a training event on Restorative Practices in Faith Communities. I'm excited to discuss the training and share links and information about Restorative Practices.
March 20, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #3: Meeting Immediate Needs
Safe Church Ministry offers a toolkit for churches. Responding to immediate needs is a part of that toolkit. We hope that this article is helpful toward that end.
May 22, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #4: What Are the Options?
As the #MeToo movement hits the church, many churches are requesting information about how to respond. We hope this toolkit will help people, especially church councils, understand what their options are.
March 23, 2013
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Safe Church Ministry Brochure
Here's a link to the Safe Church Ministry brochure. Learn more about our ministry as we strive to equip congregations in Abuse Awareness, Prevention, and Response.
April 19, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit: Grooming
Safe Church Ministry offers Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches as we recognize the great need to respond well to sexual abuse. Understanding how abuse happens, often through a process of grooming, is a part of this toolkit.
February 12, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #2: Understanding the Power Dynamic
An effective response to abuse is not possible without understanding the dynamics and impacts of abuse, especially the power dynamics.
March 6, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit Step #1: Be Prepared
Safe Church Ministry began as the Office of Abuse Prevention; prevention must be a primary focus of our work. Therefore, we have step one — be prepared. Our response efforts will always be weak and lacking without this foundation.
May 22, 2018
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit: Denominational Position Statement and Summary of Church Order Related to Abuse
This handy guide to our denominational position statement about abuse, and summary of related Church Order may be helpful, especially to church councils, in responding to allegations or disclosures of abuse.
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.
February 11, 2020
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Safe Church January 2020 Webinar Recap
On January 29, Safe Church hosted it's first webinar of the year. This article is a highlight reel of the event.
July 17, 2019
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Updates From Safe Church Coordinators: Classis Chatham
Curious what a classical safe church team does and how they support local safe church ministry? This story from Classis Chatham helps answer these questions.