Join Rev. Ruth Everhart as she discusses her book The #MeToo Reckoning. Through powerful story telling & insightful scriptural analysis Ruth will show us how we got to where we are, why abuse matters, as well as offer churches a needed way forward and a more biblical practice of justice for victims. To purchase the... Read more »
Join Faye Martin for a follow up conversation to the webinar: THE #MeToo RECKONING - Facing the Church’s Complicity in Sexual Abuse and Misconduct by Ruth Everhart Facilitator: Faye Martin, Abuse Prevention Response Coordinator, Classis BCNW and Classis BCSE
Participants in this workshop will learn about the Circle of Grace curriculum. This curriculum teaches children and youth how being created in the image of God shapes all our relationships and is designed to help children and youth engage in conversations about healthy ways to be in relationship with others. This curriculum is promoted by... Read more »
This webinar will cover the basics of responding to an abuse allegation and will include the following : Framing the Situation Definitions and the Power and Control Wheel The Many Faces of Abuse: Learning from Stories How Institutions Often Respond and the Nature of Abuse On an Individual and Community The Power of the Leader... Read more »
Circle of Grace is a Christian safe environment curriculum used and promoted in the CRCNA that helps teach the value of positive relationships with God and others. Circle of Grace educates and empowers children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment both for themselves and with others. It is never too early... Read more »
Churches are meant to be places where people can worship God and grow in faith – free from harm. For many it’s a place of pain, confusion, & hurt leading to profound emotional and spiritual wounding. How can we support churches to be places of healing and help prevent harm? Church leaders' opportunity to learn... Read more »
Churches are meant to be places where people can worship God and grow in faith – free from harm. For many it’s a place of pain, confusion, & hurt leading to profound emotional and spiritual wounding. How can we support churches to be places of healing and help prevent harm? Church leaders' opportunity to learn... Read more »
On average 2 of 5 congregants have experienced trauma. Trauma is a wound of the heart and mind that causes suffering. Our churches can become safe places to process & heal from trauma when churches & leaders are equipped to support those whom God puts in our paths & churches. Come learn about trauma, what... Read more »
On average 2 of 5 congregants have experienced trauma. Trauma is a wound of the heart and mind that causes suffering. Our churches can become safe places to process & heal from trauma when churches & leaders are equipped to support those whom God puts in our paths & churches. Come learn about trauma, what... Read more »