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This initiative aims to broaden participation and collaboration among congregations, ministries, and agencies focused on environmental stewardship within the CRC denomination. Key goals include developing web resources sharing stories and best practices, creating a regional resource list for watershed management, and engaging with various denominational bodies. A crucial demonstration project, such as a rain garden, will be established at each denominational headquarters to promote education and practical applications within congregations. Through robust networking and dialogue, we strive to extend involvement beyond the CRCNA.
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GOAL 1: Broaden participation to include other congregations ACTIONS: • Web resources (stories from 4 congregations, Bible study, education, sermon helps, etc.) • Regional resource list for watershed management strategies
GOAL 2: Collaborate among ministries and agencies. ACTIONS: • Involve CRWRC, CRWM, CRHM, BTGMI, OSJ, etc. • Faith Alive publishing (theological framework) • Network for Congregations • Engage existing regional bodies (Home Missions and diaconal partners) • Dialogue with Calvin Seminary
GOAL 3: Create a demonstration project (ex: rain garden) at each denominational headquarters. ACTIONS: • Assess water use and run-off • Build a demonstration project in response • Integrate educational element for replication in congregations
GOAL 4: Broaden participation beyond the CRCNA. ACTIONS: • RCA small group conference • School teachers’ conventions • Existing regional bodies and resource people