You’re more than a consumer. You’re more than a taxpayer. You’re a citizen. That line appears in bold on the About page of our website. Why? There are loud voices in this culture that tell us that our...
I attended the ordination service of a classmate of mine from seminary and college recently. The steeple of the church stood tall against the crisp blue of the morning sky and all around was quiet...
In September 2016, the Government of Canada launched a ‘National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’, after decades of advocacy from Indigenous groups. Its mission is defined...
“You, Lord, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand.” (Psalm 10:14) Comedians, TV shows, and movies refer to online pornography casually as a normal part of...
This is an excerpt of a message preached by Mike Hogeterp, Director of the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue, at Calvin CRC in Ottawa on Aboriginal Sunday 2016. The message was based on...
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 (NIV) The first time I met Danny* and his wife and their firstborn (still in a stroller), we were...
Two resources, Let’s Talk About Privilege and Homegrown Faith and Justice, offer studies to help young people grow in their journey of faith formation. Both resources provide strong Biblical teaching...
November 11, 2011 was a critical day for the Egyptian Church. Following months of revolutionary activity, and the blood of many political martyrs, and coming on the heels of almost a decade of...
In making a decision about taking a trip to Israel/Palestine, in addition to the natural questions about costs and dates, there are several questions that should be answered before making a decision...
Danielle is the newest member of the Office of Social Justice team. She joins our team this week as the Justice Mobilizing and Advocacy Fellow, a one year position with our office. Danielle comes to...
Hospitality was a big deal in biblical Israel. Abraham hurried to offer “three seahs of the finest flour” and a “choice, tender calf” to three men passing by his tent, even before learning that his...
I have a confession to make. I've been leading a group of white Christians for the past 6 months in unlearning our white supremacy. We've met once a month to do the hard work of looking our own racism...
