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We need immigrants
by Benjamin Siekmeier (Benjamin Siekmeier)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under OPINION
Javier*, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, just got back from Guatemala 10 days ago. He had been deported a year and a half ago after he lost the case for his papers. Everybody knew he would come back. He is a noble man who would never abandon his wife and...
OGR 2012: Alex Beecroft weaves together Catholicism, activism
by Molly Clauhs (mollymclauhs)
Submitted 03-22-2012 under OPINION
I must admit, I know little about activism and less about Catholicism. I had a laid-back Protestant upbringing, but did attend mass a few times for cousin’s Confirmations and weddings. Most recently, I visited the Catholic Church in my sleep;...Refugee Foster Care Oirentation
by Bethany Christian Services, Refugee Services (Bethany Refugee...)
Submitted 05-10-2011 under
Bethany Christian Services' Refugee Foster Care provides homes for refugee children between the ages of 13 and 17 who have been seperated from home and family, have no adult caregiver, and are eligilble for protection in the U.S. We are the only...Refugee Foster Care Orientation
by Bethany Christian Services, Refugee Services (Bethany Refugee...)
Submitted 05-05-2011 under
Bethany Christian Services' Refugee Foster Care Program provides homes for refugee children between the ages of 13 and 17 who have been separated from home and family, have no adult caregiver, and are eligible for protection in the US. We are...
Love Fearlessly, Do Justice
by CRC Office of Social Justice (crcjustice)
Submitted 03-15-2011 under
God calls his people to Love Fearlessly (1 John 4:18) and Do Justice (Micah 6:8), but how does this affect our daily lives? This conference will try to educate Christians on how they can better “do justice” in their local communities and around...
Song sharing planned at Marywood Chapel
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 10-22-2010 under NONPROFITS
On Sunday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., the Marywood Chapel Choir will be sharing a concert with the Grand Rapids Women's Chorus. Each group of singers will perform a few pieces separately and the combined choirs will perform one piece together. The...
Seven Grand Rapids Dominicans Among Thousands in Manhattan Peace Activities
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 05-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
Seven Grand Rapids Dominicans--Mary Pat Beatty, Carol Gilbert, Barbara Hansen, Ardeth Platte, Jean Reimer, Alice Wittenbach and Lucianne Siers--gathered in Manhattan's uptown during rush hour on April 30th to begin three days of activities...
Women in Black
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 04-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
According to the Women in Black international website, the organization is a "world-wide network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and other forms of violence. As women experiencing these...Doing Something Bigger than Yourself
by Beth DeGraff (bethd)
Submitted 03-03-2010 under
Title: Doing Something Bigger Than YourselfDate: March 13, 2010, 9 am to 2 pmLocation: Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church, 961 Temple SE, Grand Rapids, MICost: $10 includes LunchChildcare: Available with advance registrationRegistration: Online...
GRACE Names New Executive Director
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
At its September 16, 2009 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE) voted unanimously to name Lisa H. Mitchell as Executive Director. Lisa has been employed by GRACE since 1994—first as Program Director...
