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Indigenous Justice Book Suggestions (Kids)
Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer Shannon Perez’s has provided her Top 5 kids reads on Indigenous justice.
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September 2, 2020
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Jeremiah's Prophetic Words for Justice and Renewal in Our Communities
In our visual culture, the images of anger, murder, sin, and injustice are constantly placed before us, and the challenge for the church is: how will we respond?
August 28, 2020
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The NBA Is Better at Lament Than We in the CRC Are
This morning I saw how the NBA is handling the shooting of Jacob Blake by refusing to play and go on as if all is normal. I thought, “The NBA is better at lament than we are.”
August 10, 2020
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A Tale of Two Wives: Scenes of System Racism in Canada
This post is a poetic attempt to tackle the huge issue of systemic racism and my experience with it.
July 17, 2020
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"A Nation That Forgets Its Past Has No Future"
In light of recent events, everyone seems to be scrambling to learn about racism. How can we as a nation and denomination honestly confront the racist reality we've accumulated over centuries?
June 18, 2020
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White Friends, We Are Getting This Really, Really Wrong
As white people, we need to stop trying to be the saviors. We need to be the John the Baptists. We have a role to play in the anti racism conversation, but it is a supporting role.
June 12, 2020
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Indigenous Justice Book Suggestions (Adults)
Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer Shannon Perez’s has provided her Top 5 thought provoking reads on Indigenous justice.
April 25, 2020
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Immigration Is Our Story: A Call For More Interviews
Do you know your family’s immigration story? With all this time at home in the COVID-19 crisis, find out what yours is, record it in an interview, and your story could be added to the "Immigration Is Our Story" series!
April 20, 2020
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What's The Narrative?
The denomination has made great strides and considerable progress in the process toward ethnic and cultural diversity, however the road that remains to be traveled is still quite long.
February 24, 2020
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Bears and Answered Prayers in the Golden State
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.
February 5, 2020
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Love Me From the Inside Out
Shawn Sikkema tells the fictionalized story of Angel, a sex worker on East Colfax Avenue.
November 27, 2019
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Growing An Oak
Read stories from people who have been impacted by the work of the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee.
October 24, 2019
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Dazzling and Cruel Transitions
In this post I explore the tough reality that folks who have slept outside most of their lives face when they get housing. I hope this invites discussion on the role of the church during these sorts of transitions.
October 24, 2019
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Loving People Where They Are At
This short reflection offers a glimpse into the essence of Contextualized Community Care. We spend time with precious people who sleep outside, use drugs, and have to engage in survival sex work.
June 18, 2019
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Communication Regarding Overture 8 to Synod 2019
Overture 8 asks Synod 2019 to withdraw two assertions made by Synod 2012 in accepting the Creation Stewardship Task Force. This commentary addresses Overture 8 and concludes that they fail to support the requested actions.
June 4, 2019
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The CRC and LGBTQ - Part 2
Could the CRC be maneuvered, via our church order and procedural mechanisms, into affirming the LGBTQ agenda?
May 8, 2019
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Immigration is Our Story: Series
This is one part of my family’s story, my immigration story - a story that intersects with those of many others and is filled with both hope and hardship.
February 1, 2019
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Should the CRCNA Lobby in Favor of Federal Carbon Tax Legislation?
If passed, what would the effect of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act be? How would we know? What should we know to responsibly lobby for or against it?
January 30, 2019
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Thank God for Fossil Fuels!
Fossil fuels are much criticized these days. Rather than lamenting them, I thank my loving Creator for them.
January 17, 2019
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Does "Welcoming the Stranger" Require Advocating for an "Open Border"?
Responsible political advocacy must do more than offer only one side of a multi-sided issues, both as to facts and arguments. Being "one-sided" cannot and will not result in justice for all, but rather intractable division.
January 9, 2019
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Immigration Justice Requires Border Security
The Synod of the CRC has voiced support for comprehensive immigration reform, part of which is a secure border. Immigration justice requires us to welcome the stranger to a country that is faithful to sound Biblical principles.
December 21, 2018
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What Happened to Supporting "Comprehensive Immigration Reform"?
As the debate (fight) about immigration and refugee policy descends, it is important to step back, consider how complicated the political questions are, and decline partisan political activism.
December 11, 2018
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A Light in the Midst of Dark Immigration Rhetoric
...what's changed is that over many years political leaders have made immigration appear dangerous, corrupt and illegal—even on the occasions when it is actually totally legal according to our laws.
September 12, 2018
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Why Inclusion is Different from Acceptance
To include someone is to intentionally pursue ways to make them feel welcomed, heard, and valued. We show the love of Jesus most when we actively include those who are marginalized and different.
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Does Social Justice Contribute to Church Decline?
It’s said so often in the U.S. that churches that get involved in social justice decline in membership. But the story of Korea, and the story of the African-American community in the U.S., tells a very different story.