Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence (online)
OnlineUNMUTE is a forum theatre piece that addresses the rise of domestic violence and gender-based assault during COVID-19. While a family’s life may seem normal from the other side of the screen, abuse is lurking behind closed doors. Immerse yourself in this important and timely piece that gives audience members the chance to rehearse scenarios […]
Webinar with Scot McKnight On Creating Cultures that Resist Abuse and Promote Healing
This Summer, Safe Church Ministry of the Christian Reformed Church of North America is hosting a webinar with Dr Scott McKnight. Dr. Scot Mcknight is the author of The Jesus Creed, Blue Parakeet, numerous bible commentaries and most recently, The Church Called Tov. Scot is a professor and theologian, currently on faculty at Northern Seminary […]
Behind Closed Doors: The Church and Domestic Abuse in Christian Homes – Webinar
ZoomNovember is Domestic Violence Awareness month; a time to raise awareness that domestic violence impacts millions of people. It's a problem across every gender, status, culture, religion and race - and it's one we all have a part in addressing. This November, MCC Manitoba will be hosting a two-part webinar series especially for faith leaders - to offer […]
Opening Closed Doors: The Bible, Pastoral Care, and the Challenges of Domestic Abuse – Webinar
As a result of the historical silence surrounding domestic abuse in Christian homes, pastors report feeling ill-equipped to respond effectively. This webinar explores life-giving readings of the Biblical text that can contribute to meaningful and positive pastoral engagement, opening doors to healing and hope. Presented by: Cameron McKenzie Cameron joined Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church […]
Webinar: A guide for responding to congregational sexual harassment and abuse
On April 27th (CT) we are hosting a webinar to unpack one of our latest church resources, A Guide For Responding to Congregational Sexual Harassment and Abuse. This guide is a practical resource intended to help congregations respond to cases of sexual harm (not involving leaders or children). The guide is informed by the […]
Cultivating Sanctuary: A conversation on preventing and responding to sexual misconduct by church leaders
Offered in partnership w/ New Leaf Network Thursdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6 2022 1:30 - 3pm ET or 7:30 - 9pm ET Course Website Disclosures of sexual misconduct and sexual abuse by church leaders, particularly in evangelical circles, are rising. Each new report makes it devastatingly clear that we, the body […]
Workshop: Becoming Whole Together – Co-Creating a Gender Healed World (Waterloo, ON)
Conrad Grebel University 140 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, CanadaGender Equity & Reconciliation International (GERI) applies principles of Truth and Reconciliation to create practical new pathways for establishing gender equity. Developed over 30 years and conducted with thousands of participants across six continents, GERI was formally endorsed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 2013. You are warmly invited to join this experiential mini workshop to […]
Training: Understanding Abuse in Relationships (Abbotsford, BC )
MCC BC 33933 Gladys Ave #20, Abbotsford, British Columbia, CanadaTraining Event for Counsellors, Students, Pastors, Support Workers, and Advocates. To register contact: endabuse@mccbc.ca
Course: Power, Ethics, Abuse, and Church Leadership (Winnipeg, MB)
Canadian Mennonite University 600 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Val Hiebert and Jaymie Friesen in their one week intensive course at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, MB. Power, Ethics, Abuse, and Church Leadership will examine the nature, function and ethics of pastoral influence, explore healing-centered practices of responding to abuse situations, and the importance of an […]
