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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 6.2.20 Racism Is a Gospel Issue We grieve that systemic racism claimed another black life. We pray that all of God's people would work harder to dismantle structural racism in every heart, mind, policy, and institution. Colin Watson, acting executive director of the Christian Reformed Church, shares actions we can take in his blog Beyond Thoughts and Prayers. Featured Posts Faith Nurture, Family Ministry A Super Fun Way to Help Families Form Faith: Summer 2020 Edition by Karen Deboer This summer, use these ideas to help families grow in faith as they talk together, laugh together, and meet challenges together. Chaplaincy A Prayer for Perseverance During the Pandemic by Rev. Karl VanHarn When my stress and resentment levels rise, I have learned to center myself by asking a guiding question: What does love require of you? Safe Church, Policy & Prevention Social Media Sample Policies by Safe Church Ministry Safe Church Ministry shares a customizable Social Media Policy from Protect Young Eyes, an organization helping families, schools, and churches create safer digital environments. Disability Concerns, Theology Some Thoughts on Risk-Taking by Michèle Gyselinck In an episode of North Woods Law, Fish and Game wardens and volunteers carried a girl who had broken her ankle down a mountain in the rain. My roommate commented on the danger of hiking in the rain. Racial Reconciliation Beyond Thoughts and Prayer by Colin Watson White Americans often ask, "What's the problem"? "Why do you make everything about race"? This is largely because they cannot see or feel the unseen world in which black people live. Racial Reconciliation Diverse Books for Children by Staci Devries Looking to teach your kids about diversity? Karen, founder of Black Kids Do Travel and blogger at themomtrotter.com, shares some books to add to your library. Safe Church, Criminal Sexual History How the Church Responds to Those With a Criminal History (June 2020 Webinar) by Safe Church Ministry Safe Church has invited Yvonne Lammers and Patricia Van Reenan to lead us in a a discussion on how churches should respond to those with a criminal history in our church. Details below! Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture 5 Factors That Influence Resilience in Children by Laura Keeley These five factors can determine how well kids deal with and recover from difficult life situations. Young Adults 8 Gift Ideas for Grads in Your Church by Staci Devries Do you have a graduate in your church or community? Here are eight ideas for unique and meaningful gifts. Faith Nurture Lament Toolkit: Understanding and Practicing Biblical Lament by CRC Communications Our friends over at the RCA have gathered a number of videos, podcasts, articles, books and other resources about lament to help guide you and your congregations during this COVID-19 time. Children's Ministry, Faith Nurture Video: "God's Blessings in Barns" by Kids Corner In this episode, Cross country runner Dally Carlisle lives out his grandfather Edward's legacy of hard work, Christian faith, and raising livestock on his family's farm in Gallup, New Mexico.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Does Your Church Have a Reopening Plan? by Rachael Klein Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Pastor at Faith Church (Beecher, IL) by Bonnie Peterson Pastor of Congregational Life, Grace CRC (Grand Rapids, MI) by Steven Koster Worship and Ministry Director at Shoreline CRC (Seattle, WA) by Carissa Nyland More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Journeying into Friendship Goes Virtual by Greg Sinclair Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Webinar for Re-opening Public Worship (June 3) by James Dekker The Healthy Church Discernment Process: A Journey to Congregational Vitality by Pastor Church Resources Stones That Speak (An Interesting Breakout Memoir) by Ray Vander Weele Need Ministry Help? If you're involved in a church ministry and wondering if your denomination can help with something, just: CALL 800-272-5125 CLICK www.crcna.org/Resources CHAT from any page on crcna.org or The Network We're here to serve, and would love to connect you with people and resources to support your church's ministry. Follow us!    You are subscribed as drvitus2.love@blogger.com. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the CRC Network newsletter on our website. This is a weekly summary of the latest content posted by our Network guides. Update Profile/Preferences  |  Unsubscribe From All Forward to a Friend | Email Us |  Follow on Twitter | Follow on Facebook Copyright © 2020 Christian Reformed Church in North America. All rights reserved. 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 | 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8