Thank you Bonnie and Mark. As an Expreesive Artist I have gained much insight from collaging images. I would encourage non-disabled adults to participate in childlike activities so that they can experience the freedom and wonder of God.
I envy those with childlike eyes their ability to simply experience the wonders of God. And not get entangled in appearances.
I would highly recommend the Stephen's Ministry resources. Very foundational training for lay pastoral care teams. I would also recommend employing a Parish Nurse or the equivalent.
Pastoral care teams need someone to train, encourage and support their work. Also keeps workers accountable.
Our churches need to prepare for the complexities of pastoral care needs within our communities.
Thank you Dan. I was getting lost in previous comments. Your response is clear and hopefully will encourage others to participate in the discussion.
Could you tell me what is OSJ? I am familiar with CPJ.
I would say that no, "denominational employees should not have the authority to speak on the behalf of the CRC based on THEIR OWN SUBJECTIVE political preference including not using denominational resources".
But denominational employees should be encouraged to speak on behalf of the CRC including using denominational resources on issues that the CRC has majority agreement or can work out a majority agreement.
Maybe start with an issue that is not too emotionally charged. Homelessness?
I would encourage you to not to infer that my questions were not clear. Simplistic yes. Unless you prefer this to be an intellectual discussion and not include the common man.
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Could you tell me if there is a Disability Advocate close to my home church. Hope Fellowship Courtice Ontario.
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Thank you Bonnie and Mark. As an Expreesive Artist I have gained much insight from collaging images. I would encourage non-disabled adults to participate in childlike activities so that they can experience the freedom and wonder of God.
I envy those with childlike eyes their ability to simply experience the wonders of God. And not get entangled in appearances.
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I would highly recommend the Stephen's Ministry resources. Very foundational training for lay pastoral care teams. I would also recommend employing a Parish Nurse or the equivalent.
Pastoral care teams need someone to train, encourage and support their work. Also keeps workers accountable.
Our churches need to prepare for the complexities of pastoral care needs within our communities.
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Ken, thank you for sharing. I think there are many of us finding our world is getting smaller and smaller.
I am looking for ways to stay in touch with my church family and how to worship corporately.
How have you managed to do this?
Jenny
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Mark, can you tell me whether the comments written with authorship of Disability Concerns are only you or are these responses part of a team?
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Thank you
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Thank you Mark for sharing. So much to mull over.
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Dan, could you elaborate on "ecclesiastical issues"?
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Thank you Dan.
The church wants to move away from political activism? Focus on ecclesiastical issues?
Is this really the direction the church should be considering at this time?
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Thank you Dan. I was getting lost in previous comments. Your response is clear and hopefully will encourage others to participate in the discussion.
Could you tell me what is OSJ? I am familiar with CPJ.
I would say that no, "denominational employees should not have the authority to speak on the behalf of the CRC based on THEIR OWN SUBJECTIVE political preference including not using denominational resources".
But denominational employees should be encouraged to speak on behalf of the CRC including using denominational resources on issues that the CRC has majority agreement or can work out a majority agreement.
Maybe start with an issue that is not too emotionally charged. Homelessness?
I would encourage you to not to infer that my questions were not clear. Simplistic yes. Unless you prefer this to be an intellectual discussion and not include the common man.
Thank you for starting this discussion.