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Tracy Young commented on Kate Kooyman's blog post 'Bob Reed's blog: Some Tough Thoughts about Orphans.'
Ugh. That is a hard read. Like Crystle, I'm interested to know what's being done to combat this exploitation, and if there are ways to check if orphanages are run by reputable and legitimate groups. Thanks to Bob for shining a light on a troubling s…
December 10
Crystle Numan commented on Kate Kooyman's blog post 'Bob Reed's blog: Some Tough Thoughts about Orphans.'
I thought he explained really well a reality that many people don't know. What left me wondering at the end - is what then? If we shouldn't help orphanages, then what would he suggest from his vantage point?
December 9
Kate Kooyman added a blog post
I thought this was fascinating, and well worth a read. I'd love to hear your thoughts! http://reedsinthewind.blogspot.com/2009/12/exercise-in-incongruity.html
December 9
Derek Atkins commented on Kate Kooyman's blog post 'Belhar in your congregation?'
Several of us are writing our last papers on the strengths/weaknesses of the Belhar and offering our opinions on the adoption of the confession for Bierma's Reformed Confessions class. It would be interesting to pool some quotes from all the various…
November 28
Kate Kooyman commented on Kate Kooyman's blog post 'Belhar in your congregation?'
Micah-- who's teaching that course?
November 12
Micah Schuurman commented on Kate Kooyman's blog post 'Belhar in your congregation?'
My seminary class on Reformed Confessions and Worldview will be studying it soon... We are starting by watching a documentary on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission tomorrow.
November 12
Catherine Cooper commented on Kate Kooyman's blog post 'Belhar in your congregation?'
Eastern Ave CRC in Grand Rapids, MI is currently having a four-week sermon series on the Belhar.
November 10
Pam DeWilde commented on Kate Kooyman's blog post 'Belhar in your congregation?'
The staff at DMC (Diaconal Ministries Canada) took some time at their last staff meeting to read and reflect on the Belhar. Haven't heard of any congregations studying it, though.
November 10

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Location:
Grand Rapids
Church/School/Organization:
Office of Social Justice, CRWRC, and Western Theological Seminary
Justice issues I'm interested in:
Currently, I'm thinking about native plants, higher education opportunities for undocumented immigrants, and why it's so hard for me to switch to public transportation to get to work in the morning. Besides the snooze button.
About me:
I'm a Congregational Justice Mobilizer for the Christian Reformed Church. I have a dog. I live in the city. I like to eat ethnic food. I wish I was more into kayaking.

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Bob Reed's blog: Some Tough Thoughts about Orphans.

I thought this was fascinating, and well worth a read. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

http://reedsinthewind.blogspot.com/2009/12/exercise-in-incongruity.html

Posted on December 9, 2009 at 3:20pm — 2 Comments

Kate Kooyman

Belhar in your congregation?

Curious which congregations are engaging with the Belhar confession, as Synod encouraged, and in what way. Sermon series? Sunday school classes? Guest speakers? What's happening that you're aware of in the CRCNA to wrestle with this important confession?

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 1:26pm — 5 Comments

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What DOES the Bible say about immigration?

Earlier in the week, our OSJ twitter feed posted this paper from the Center for Immigration Studies, which is the policy arm of NumbersUSA. Both CIS and NumbersUSA were founded by John Tanton, a known white supremacist, who also founded the Federation for American Immigration Reform (designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center).

Needless to say, their Biblical Perspective is not our perspective at OSJ.

Danny Carro… Continue

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 4:00pm —

Kate Kooyman

Pastor's immersion experience into immigration

I'd love to be able to organize an experience like this for all CRC pastors -- what do you think? Would yours go?

http://wenatcheeworld.com/article/20090721/NEWS03/707219978/-1/NEWS04?Iowa-minister-walks-in-illegal-immigrants%E2%80%99--shoes-in-Yakima-Valley

Posted on July 22, 2009 at 10:57am —

Kate Kooyman

Micah Film Fest



Check out this awesomeness.

Some of our friends at Crossroads CRC in San Marcos CA have helped put together a film festival of justice-themed movies! Looks so f… Continue

Posted on July 17, 2009 at 9:55am — 1 Comment

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At 4:26pm on October 29, 2009, Wendy H. gave Kate Kooyman a gift…
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At 4:00pm on March 13, 2009, Marc Peterson said…
Many thanks, Kate. Prayers are always appreciated as would be anything you hear about a Sales Rep. position in W. MI.
At 6:28pm on February 19, 2009, Randy said…
The woman next to me on my page here is Susan Drake Emmerich, who has done wonderful faith-based work to promote environmental stewardship in the Chesapeake Bay region. She lectured for us in the fall of 2007.
Peace,
Randy Gabrielse
At 10:12pm on November 19, 2008, Kristin Meyer said…
Hey - finally I'm on! We'll see if we can't get more Madisonites to join !
At 11:01am on October 22, 2008, Jeremy Heyboer said…
Shout Out!
At 10:17am on October 13, 2008, csieverts said…
We have a meeting tommorrow night and I'll put that idea on the table. I'm concerned about our ability to become social networkers though I think given how social networking has become a tool for the younger members it is critical that we embrace it and integrate it onto how we function and interact.
At 10:05am on October 13, 2008, csieverts said…
Our friend Google. I was doing a search of "CRC human trafficking" and ta-da, this site was somewhere in the top 10 results.

I've shared this site with the other deacons as a start but this site has great potential if a) it is well organzied, b) has good content and c) an active community.
At 1:44pm on September 22, 2008, Pearl Budu said…
Hello Kate,
thanks for the welcome note! Hope you are having a great Monday.
Pearl
At 8:39pm on September 8, 2008, Emily Wierenga said…
Hi Kate, Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I graduated last May. I'm currently teaching English in South Korea. It's been a crazy first week. My friend Linda and I have a month off during February and we would like to do some traveling in this area...do you know of any CRWRC organizations in Asia that we could volunteer at for a month? I don't know if you have those types of connections...but we are just brainstorming some ideas. Thanks Kate.
How is work at the CRC justice office? I left Justice Matters at Dordt a binder of information and told them they need to contact you because you have a lot of great resources for churches or college campuses.
I hope life is treating you well.

Emily
At 2:24pm on August 29, 2008, Jenn McIntyre said…
Hi Kate. Thanks for the info on the Green Grants! I have a question about that for you. I am really involved in Guelph Campus Ministries that is supported by several CRC churches in the area. Would we qualify as a "congregation" with the intention of carrying out some on campus initiatives (possibly some lighting retrofits)? Thanks!

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