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…
Languageplan connects voluntary Language Teachers and Language Buddies with groups and individuals who need informal language lessons. Religious communities who desire to organise informal language lessons, will be provided with advice and practical help. The strength of the project is the careful matching and intensive guidance of the volunteers. The project provides appropriate teaching materials.…
The Child raising support project aims to contribute to the goal of promoting healthy families within the Christian international communities. We do this in two ways: Strengthen families from the Christian international communities in lasting relationships and positive education by connecting the values of the community with the context of the society around them. We…
The project Krachtig Verbonden (Powerfully Connected) focuses on the heart of SKIN-Rotterdam’s mission and aims at empowering Christian international communities to be of value in the Dutch society by stimulating, activating and equipping pastors and (potential) leaders, developing leadership and connecting the communities with each other and with their environment. We do this by: Strengthening…
Een maatjesproject voor leiders van internationale kerken en autochtone christenen, gericht op de vraag naar kerk-zijn in de huidige multiculturele Nederlandse samenleving. Download de methodiek hier.
About the opportunities and pitfalls of joint use of church buildings (in dutch). Many Dutch churches are experiencing decline. It hurts to see that the church is getting emptier, the burdens weighing more and more. When does the time come to dispose of the church building? Many International churches are looking for space for their…
The Guide for Christian International Communities in Rotterdam is a handy and valuable guide with all the contact details of the many international churches in Rotterdam in 2015. The international churches are as diverse as the Rotterdam population. The guide provides an introduction to the unity and (cultural) diversity of the churches, the size and…