Annual report 2020 2020, a special year for all of us. For the international churches, our staff and board and all our friends. The COVID-19 pandemic and all the measures taken since March 2020 have had a great impact on society, our collaborations and of course on our organisation. But despite the uncertainties, we can also…
SKIN -YOUNG is a project that focuses on Christian youth from International Churches between 18 and 35 years in Rotterdam and builds a network of (Christian) youth who want to develop themselves beyond their home, school and church environment. A network to stimulate talent, creativity and ideas which can lead to new initiatives and co-creations…
Review Presentation ‘Count Your Blessings 2.0 On Thursday December 10th the research ‘Tel Je Zegeningen 2.0’ was presented by the City of Rotterdam by means of an online talk show in which SKIN-Rotterdam was also a guest as a collaborating partner. Body, Soul & Spirit What would Rotterdam look like without the social work of…
SKIN-Rotterdam regularly is asked to participate in research regarding Christian migrant communities in the Netherlands. We think this research is very important, but we also see that many churches are in danger of becoming somewhat “research tired”. Therefore, a statement has been drawn up to ask researchers to take this into account. Bottom line of the…
The coalition Samen Kerk = Samen Sterk supported by Connecting Churches, Kerk in Actie and the Dutch Council of Churches organised a National week of prayer against the spread and consequences of the Corona crisis 1-7 November 2020. As churches we want to take our responsibility and call on everyone to observe the RIVM measures. As…
As of March 2020, the coalition Samen Kerk = Samen Sterk, of which SKIN-Rotterdam is part, started the corona emergency fund for international and migrant churches. We have now been able to process a first and second round of applications. It is clear that the situation will take some time. The coalition Samen Kerk =…
As a church you are of great importance in the practical and spiritual support of people in these difficult times. Do you have many families in your church who got into trouble because of the corona crisis? Would you like your church to do something for people to alleviate the suffering, for example with a…
Our colleague Harm van Schie has made a video with alternative ways of worship now that singing together is strongly discouraged due to the rising corona numbers. In the video a number of examples (the video was made when the church was still able to meet with more than 30 people).
The law regarding the Donor Register changed on 1 July 2020. In the new Donor Register, you will be able to state whether or not you wish your organs and body tissues to be given to a patient after your death. This could include your kidney, lungs or skin. If you do not register a…
Injustice and exclusion based on origin creeps under the skin and hurts. This applies to the brutal excesses such as the death of George Floyd, but also to the implicit and subtle discrimination that people experience every day in the Netherlands. SKIN-Rotterdam remains committed to the people of the international churches. That they are not…