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Help in the Midst of Trauma
If trauma is what I'm experiencing, what can I do about it? Is there a role for the church in such a time as this?
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April 8, 2020
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The Disturbing Dark Side of COVID-19
Domestic violence, child abuse, and pornography are on the rise right now. We need to be aware and support our community that is hurting right now.
April 1, 2020
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Classis Huron's Safe Church Inter-Classis Conference Highlights 2020
Highlights from the 2020 Inter-Classis Safe Church event in Waterloo Ontario. Thanks to all the presenters who generously shared information from their presentations!
March 30, 2020
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Safe Church Webinar Series: Recap of March 25 Webinar
In this webinar, we explored the theme of creating a Safe Church team. You'll find many great resources to support you in developing your Safe Church team!
March 22, 2020
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Safe Church Teams: A Brief History of Safe Church Ministry
Safe Church seems to have received a lot of attention in recent years, in part due to the #MeToo movement. Many people are surprised to find out that it has a much longer history.
March 18, 2020
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Talking About Abuse Of Power With Our Kids
What does abuse of power mean to a kid? Safe Church’s partner ministry, Kids Corner, developed an activity book designed to help kids 8 to 10 recognize the role power plays in bullying.
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.
January 30, 2020
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It's All About Power
Abuse Awareness Sunday includes resources about power. We all have it; the question is: How do we use it?
January 22, 2020
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February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM)
Are you aware of how prevalent teen dating violence is? Educate yourself about the warning signs and ways to get help.
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.
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.
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.
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 13, 2019
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Safe Church Teams: Purpose of a Classis Safe Church Team
Why does our classis need a safe church team? What does a classis safe church team do? How does the team work, and who leads it? This article helps answer those questions.
June 13, 2019
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Safe Church Teams: Purpose of a Congregation Safe Church Team
Why does our congregation need a safe church team? What does the team do? How can a safe church team benefit our church? This article helps answer those questions.
May 14, 2019
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Safe Church Teams: Leading With
This article highlights the practice of leading with, and how it’s the most effective way to create a greater level of abuse awareness, a shared commitment to prevention, and culture ready to respond to abuse with justice and compassion.
March 19, 2019
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Safe Church Takes First Steps in Chinese
Safe Church in Chinese? How did this come about? You may have noticed something new (Chinese characters!) if you follow Safe Church on The Network. The following interview will help us understand.
March 13, 2019
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April: Full of Safe Church Opportunities!
April is designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S. and in many Canadian provinces. In addition, April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the U.S. What can we learn and do in April to end sexual abuse in our churches and communities?
March 8, 2019
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教会要成为医治之地
罪恶、苦难、羞辱和冤屈让人难以承受，视觉的直观也使人震惊。教堂中的人对底下的人所遭受的恐怖创伤和苦难麻木不仁。事实上，他们是同谋。加纳教堂的敬拜形式之下，正是奴隶制、压暴政迫的黑暗，以及所有摧毁受造具有上帝形象之人的邪恶。但你应该明白，基督教并非看起来是包裹着邪恶、坐在地牢之上崇拜上帝的那样。
February 13, 2019
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Responding to Allegations of Abuse Publicly: Best Practices
Whenever a church member or leader is accused and arrested for a criminal sexual offense, there are serious repercussions in the entire community, both in and outside the church.
January 3, 2019
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Safe Church Not Alone: The Value of Partnership
Safe Church is not the only organization working to end the devastation caused by abuse. There are a host of others with similar passion working to end this kind of violence. What can we learn from them?
December 12, 2018
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Why Do Churches Cover Up Sin?
We have all seen the cases before, and been left scratching our heads. How did the church miss this? Here are some helpful thoughts from Practical Theology Professor David Murray that we would all do well to consider.
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!
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.
May 7, 2018
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To Solve a Safe Church Situation
Safe Church has seen an uptick in the number of requests for assistance with situations of abuse that are affecting congregations. What is the answer for this situation of rising need and reduced resources?