Join in the conversation about the Disability Concerns book of the year, My Body Is Not a Prayer Request, by Amy Kenny. In her just-published book, Kenny discusses ways the church has perpetuated ableism in the past and how we can come together to engage in disability justice. Kenny is a disability scholar, Shakespeare lecturer,... 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 »
The Bible is an amazing book of life revealing God’s staggering care for the world. It is the Word that forms our communities to be Christ-bearers. But it’s not quick read. Reading the Bible as it was written to be read, you have to dwell in the text, see the whole woven tapestry from Genesis... Read more »
So. . .what is Ableism? Discover what Ableism is, its effects, and how you can help reduce the impact of ableism in your church. Day 1: What is ableism? - Keynote speakers: Chantal Huinink and Jasmine Duckworth Day 2: How can churches overcome ableism? - Keynote speakers: Lynn Swedberg and Melinda Baber Host: Disability Concerns CRCNA
So. . .what is Ableism? Discover what Ableism is, its effects, and how you can help reduce the impact of ableism in your church. Day 1: What is ableism? - Keynote speakers: Chantal Huinink and Jasmine Duckworth Day 2: How can churches overcome ableism? - Keynote speakers: Lynn Swedberg and Melinda Baber Host: Disability Concerns CRCNA
The Bible is an amazing book of life revealing God’s staggering care for the world. It is the Word that forms our communities to be Christ-bearers. But it’s not quick read. Reading the Bible as it was written to be read, you have to dwell in the text, see the whole woven tapestry from Genesis... Read more »
The Bible is an amazing book of life revealing God’s staggering care for the world. It is the Word that forms our communities to be Christ-bearers. But it’s not quick read. Reading the Bible as it was written to be read, you have to dwell in the text, see the whole woven tapestry from Genesis... Read more »
The biblical call to do justice is something that we as Christians strive to live out. However, we can get easily overwhelmed when trying to address too much at once, when programs are vague and unsustainable, or when issues are so complex that it seems like our efforts are merely ‘a drop in the bucket’.... Read more »
In May 2021, the Council of Delegates of the CRCNA, recognizing that "we stand in a challenging moment that invites us to be discipled in postures and practices of prayerful discernment" invited people into a year of prayer to listen “to the Spirit and to one another". On Monday, June 6, join in a bi-classical... 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
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 »
Let's discover anew what it means to be God’s people discovering and participating in God's mission today! We all know the world has changed but understanding the impact that has had on the church and knowing how to respond are harder to figure out. In fact, exploring that question is an adaptive challenge that reminds... Read more »