…opportunities, recognizing the need to broaden the awareness of the Israel–Palestine conflict. Pierce’s experience on the trip is now shaping faith formation in her church. “It brings awareness to the injustices in our own country,” she says. “Scripture immediately comes to mind: ‘You did it to someone else, you did it to me.’ Jesus constantly said to care for those…
…Most of the adult volunteers spoke little English. And few of our summer staff spoke Spanish. So our program focused on accommodation and cross-cultural awareness. Accommodation means that we incorporated Spanish into our programming and interactions when it was necessary to effectively communicate important information like safety instructions and other procedures and rules, and as an option for those that…
…a series of conversations that BOBS initiated with a handful of RCA ministers and members representing a slice of the RCA’s diversity. The conversations arose out of a growing awareness that the employment benefits stipulated in the RCA’s Book of Church Order (BCO) can be difficult for some congregations to provide. The BCO requires churches to provide retirement contributions, health…
…Plan with written evidence to purchase a home. Complete the RCA Retirement Plan Distribution Form #72175 and the W-4 form and submit them to the BOBS office. I have recently been diagnosed with a disability that prevents me from being meaningfully employed. I need a stream of income. Upon documented disability with a loss of compensation and before installment distributions…
…cover the cost of the insurance premiums. Long- term disability and group life insurance: Both ordained and commissioned pastors actively serving at least 17.5 hours per week are provided with employer-paid group life and long-term disability (LTD) insurance benefits. Read more about life and LTD insurance in the RCA. Retirement account contributions: For full-time ministers, employers must contribute at least…
…Enrollment Open enrollment for Long Term Disability and Life Insurance is open November 6 through November 27, 2023. Use the link to access forms and more information. Resources for employers Are you wondering where to look for medical insurance requirements, forms, and benefits guidance for your minister or other church employees? The employer page is your one stop for comprehensive…
…be necessary to avoid a distribution that exceeds financial need. Complete the RCA Retirement Plan Distribution Form #72175 and submit it to the BOBS office. I have recently been diagnosed with a disability that prevents me from being meaningfully employed. I need a stream of income. Upon documented disability with a loss of compensation and before installment distributions have begun,…
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…the future.” The Rev. Peter Watts, who serves as coordinator for the RCA’s African American Black Council (AABC), will oversee this office. In addition to the work of race relations, the office will house Disability Concerns, led by the Rev. Terry DeYoung, and Women’s Transformation and Leadership and Equity-Based Hospitality, led by the Rev. Liz Testa and specialist Lesley Mazzotta….
This story first appeared in the winter 2015 issue of Breaking Barriers, the newsletter of CRC and RCA Disability Concerns: www.rca.org/breakingbarriers. ‘I’ll pray for you.” How many times I have said those words with good intentions, to comfort a friend or encourage an acquaintance going through a hard time. Maybe I said a quick prayer on my way out of church, or…
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