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Join us in broadening participation across congregations to create sustainable change through collaborative actions and educational projects. Engage in watershed management strategies and build demonstration projects for environmental stewardship. Collaborate with ministries, agencies, and regional bodies to expand outreach beyond CRCNA and involve diverse communities.
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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