Because of corona, many people have been more than usual inside. Not only the loneliness, but also the fear of going outside and doing things has increased. Most elderly people have now been vaccinated. That is why Coalition Erbij Rotterdam and Sint Laurensfonds are starting the ‘Walking Summer 2021’. You can participate in your organization…
Yes, I do know that there are “migrant churches”…’ In Rotterdam there are 200! Ever visited one of their services?’ No, never. ‘Do you know anyone who is a member?’ Eh…’ This is how it goes all too often. It’s not unwillingness or lack of interest, but you have your own church community or your…
How are religious and philosophical organisations committed to Rotterdam society? What does this mean for Rotterdam and the people of Rotterdam? Research bureau Verwey Jonker has investigated this for the municipality of Rotterdam in close cooperation with SKIN-Rotterdam, SPIOR, Samen 010 Mara and the Convent of Churches. The research was inspired by the study ‘Count…
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 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…