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Rhem Fountain Street Church Grand Rapids, Michigan November 25, 2001 Prepared text of the spoken sermon We hear repeatedly that September 11 has become one of those defining moments in the history of the nation. Although there was the immediate shock and the strong emotional reaction, that level of response cannot long be sustained. Nonetheless, the trauma of that tragedy, the demonic dimension of its conception and the brilliance of its execution remain with us. Reality has not changed but our awareness has, awareness of our vulnerability and, one hopes, recognition that there are some fundamental changes that must take place in this world of ours. In crisis times we flee to old securities – to patriotism, for example, the flag. That’s certainly understandable. It is a symbol of what we cherish, of those freedoms that have marked our national life, those values we hold dear. Yet, there is also a show of nationalism which is simply tribalism on a large scale, a very natural response as well – all too natural, for it reflects our animal nature – an instinctual reaction which is exceedingly dangerous in a world like ours where there lie in many quarters the capacity to destroy this spaceship we share. But there is another old verity to which we flee with which I would deal this morning – namely, piety: the flight to God for refuge and protection. The churches were full for a week or two after the attack of September 11 but, of course, people got over that in a hurry. Still, “In God we Trust” and “God bless America” are blazoned across the landscape as we appeal to almighty God, the Lord and sovereign of history, the one who guides and controls the course of human history. Once again, such a response is quite natural, understandable – it too is almost instinctual, at least to the extent that the human creature, having evolved to the point of consciousness, self-awareness, awareness of the other, has lived in the face of Mystery. © Grand Valley State University   �911: To an Unknown God: This is an Emergency! Richard A. Rhem Page 2   Living in the face of Mystery is the context for the origins of religion. So far back as we can trace the human story, there is the presence of the religious response to the mystery of being human, being before the mystery of existence. The great religious traditions of the world are those that began with a vision, an experience, some founding story which found resonance in a community, developed a cult, a form of worship and a way of life, a moral code. That is what constitutes a religion: A teaching, doctrine, dogma; A mode of worship, of observance, a ritual; A way of life, a moral code – all of this creating a mode of adjustment to the mystery of existence. And so we should not be surprised that post-911 there has been a flight to piety. The realization of vulnerability often moves us to seek some shelter, some security. This is as old as the human story. It was true in the ancient world. When Paul came to Athens, he surveyed the city and was distressed at the variety of temples and statues to a pantheon of gods and goddesses. His Jewish tenet, his monotheistic faith, is summed up in the Shema, “Hear, O Israel, the Lord is one!” This passionate man was not only a Jew who was convinced that God was one –Creator of all – but also that this God was the God of Israel and, further, that this God had visited the human scene embodied in Jesus of Nazareth. Soon we will celebrate Christmas, the Word made flesh – the heart of Paul’s faith. And Paul was nothing if not bold. He believed he was living on the edge of history – the End was approaching. He was a preacher of the last times and he was imploring all to recognize the true God and the revelation of that God in Jesus Christ. Athens, of course, was the greatest university city in the world, the city whose Golden Age boasted the greatest philosophical traditions the world has ever known. Even 500 years after its Golden Age, Athens was still a place of philosophical conversation and debate. And so Paul was invited to tell his story before the elite court of Athens. He began by complimenting the Athenians on their quest. And then – here’s audacity – he claimed to be proclaiming the Unknown God. Six hundred years earlier, a plague had been experienced. A Cretan poet Epimenides devised a plan. A flock of black and white sheep were let loose from the Areopagus. Wherever they lay down, they were sacrificed to the nearest god. If a sheep lay down where there was no shrine, it was sacrificed to the Unknown God. © Grand Valley State University �911: To an Unknown God: This is an Emergency! Richard A. Rhem Page 3   “To the Unknown God”– there too you see, the plague drew them to piety. Paul takes this occasion to claim he knows this Unknown God who is God alone: God, Creator, history’s Governor, and the one who is bringing it all to its consummation. Some 600 years after Paul, another visionary received “the Truth” dictated from Heaven – the Prophet Mohammed, with every bit the conviction of Paul that he had the latest Word from the same God Paul worshiped, only under a different name. In the wake of 911, Andrew Sullivan in The New York Times Magazine had the courage to raise a question about the religious dimension of the present crisis. He writes: …this surely is a religious war – but not of Islam versus Christianity and Judaism. Rather, it is a war of fundamentalism against faiths of all kinds that are at peace with freedom and modernity… It seems almost as if there is something inherent in religious monotheism that lends itself to this kind of terrorist temptation. And our bland attempts to ignore this – to speak of this violence as if it did not have religious roots – is some kind of denial. We don’t want to denigrate religion as such, and so we deny that religion is at the heart of this. But we would understand this conflict better, perhaps, if we first acknowledged that religion is responsible in some way, and then figured out how and why. Andrew Sullivan, “This is a Religious War,” The New York Times Magazine, October 7, 2001. In The Economist some years ago I was struck by these words: History is bound to be bloody when people, hardly understanding themselves, claim to understand God perfectly and then meet people who think the same only different. But it is not just monotheism that is at fault for certainly that move from polytheism was an advance in human understanding. If there is an ultimate, a final principle, a Life force or Holy Spirit, then oneness is implied. But is it not time to recognize that the Unknown God proclaimed by Paul is no longer capable of holding us in thoughtful conviction? From all we know about nature and historical development, certainly that a supernatural being “up there” or “out there” is controlling the universe is no longer credible. Let me cite three voices that represent three disciplines of human learning that, I think, sum up concisely where we are: © Grand Valley State University �911: To an Unknown God: This is an Emergency! Richard A. Rhem Page 4   In a statement about what is going on in history, Jacques Monad, the Nobelwinning biologist, in his classic Chance and Necessity says, if he accepts this negative message in its full significance, “Man must at last wake out of his milleniary dreams and discover his total solitude, his fundamental isolation. He must realize that, like a gypsy, he lives in the boundary of an alien world, a world that is deaf to his music and as indifferent to his hopes as it is to his suffering and to his crimes.” And Erich Fromm writes in Man For Himself, There is only one solution to his problem – to face the truth, to acknowledge his fundamental aloneness in the universe, indifferent to his fate, to recognize that there is no power transcending him which can solve his problem for him.” At his inaugural at Cambridge University, G. N. Clark wrote, There is no secret and no plan in history to be discovered. I do not believe that any future consummation could make sense of all the irrationalities of preceding ages; if it could not explain them, still less could it justify them.” In a world where religion provides the fuel for fanaticism and atrocities are committed in the name of God, is it not time to recognize the old supernaturalism is dead? There is no God out there shifting the gears, pulling the strings. No supernatural revelation containing absolute truth formulated in dogma and creed or sacred text. That is probably the most difficult article of faith for the religious person – Christian, Jewish or Muslim – to let go of God in control, omnipotent, almighty. We so long for security; we so desire a Divine Parent and Protector. But can we honestly observe our world without being aware of randomness and chance? And what is the great temptation of the preacher? To offer a security he cannot deliver. There are fundamentalist churches, conservative churches and liberal churches – the whole spectrum – but all of them are still holding on to a Supreme Being in control. They may make room for free will, etc., but finally one comes to the Rubicon. One must decide: God outside of nature in control, or some sense of the God present within the unfolding process, enlivening, creative, biased toward life but not in control, only persuading by love. That is quite another understanding. It calls for us to be mature, to grow up, to recognize that the process has brought us to the place of responsibility. Are we left bereft? Hardly so. Let me offer my own experience because it is still relatively fresh although the result of a long process of years of thought and reflection. © Grand Valley State University �911: To an Unknown God: This is an Emergency! Richard A. Rhem Page 5   Think of the wonder of the cosmic reality of which we are a part. Think of life in all its variety, nature in all its fascinating dimensions: sunrise, sunset, the seasons following in orderly fashion. And being human, being here together, thinking together, recognizing our responsibility and experience of community – love, joy, gentleness – the fruit of the Spirit! 911 – after the rush to the God in control, perhaps we will recognize that that conception of God has brought us to an emergency. Perhaps it is time to realize Paul’s God needs an update. Not the God out there but God within, coming to expression through the human in the ongoing cosmic dance, full of wonder. © Grand Valley State University � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/514">Richard A. Rhem papers (KII-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kaufman Interfaith Institute Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1981-2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 text/pdf Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Event Pentecost XXV Series Response to 9-11Attacks Scripture Text Acts 17:16-34 Location The location of the interview Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01_RA-0-20011125 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001-11-25 Title A name given to the resource 911: To An Unknown God - This is an Emergency! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) 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Kutsche Office of Local History Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Stories of Summer," supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities Common Heritage Grant. The collection aims to document the twin lakeshore communities of Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, as they transformed through the state's bustling tourism industry and acceptance of minorities. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1910s-2010s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Douglas (Mich.) Michigan, Lake Allegan County (Mich.) 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-07_SD-Brigham-D_0102 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brigham, D. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957 Title A name given to the resource A Baldhead climb Description An account of the resource Photograph of sisters Esther Paton Eddy and Barbara Paton Eddy and another lady before their climb up Mt. Baldhead. Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Allegan County (Mich.) Sand dunes Outdoor recreation Women Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project. 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IED A V £ c;nr>O::-!MnATW ,,..._,..,.,._, 11 AV E ~ c.. =~==~ ~ 0 0 ~ t:==l ~ -~ ~~ ~ EDISON 4 \ = ~:""'""'"'"'". ~~ -~~ ]· I ~~ ~~ '-'-"-' rn ~ " ... ~- N z r ~~'' X AND E R l \ ' , j ~ e )> 7) ~~ ~ "-'<'."1..'\t,'1',t,'t~b'IL~l?X''l· AV £ ~- r 0 AVE ' CD ::0 ::0 N 0 -< -0 )> A '{~ ~ ' " 0 0 ~ ~ ~ , ., , . ,,.. I . :- .:41<· . : ·&.-:i]:;: : ~= ' r 0 0 0 ['i . 0 (Jl (Jl ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . . ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wyckoff Planning and Zoning Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Planning & Zoning Center (Lansing, Mich.) (Organization) Wyckoff, Mark A. Description An account of the resource Municipal master plans and zoning ordinances from across the state of Michigan, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2020s. The bulk of the collection was compiled by urban planner Mark Wyckoff over the course of his career as the founder and principal planner of the Planning and Zoning Center in Lansing, Michigan. Some additions have been made to the collection by municipalities since it was transferred to Grand Valley State University. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Michigan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960/2023 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/870">Planning and Zoning Center Collection (RHC-240)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">No Copyright - United States</a> Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Comprehensive plan publications Master plan reports Zoning--Michigan Zoning--Maps Maps Land use--planning Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-240 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Royal-Oak_Basic-Land-Use-Plan_1955 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles W. Barr, Planning Consultant Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Title A name given to the resource A Basic Land Use Plan Description An account of the resource A Basic Land Use Plan for the City of Royal Oak was prepared by Charles W. Barr with assistance from J.P. McEwan in 1955. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource J.P. McEwan, Planning Technician (consultant) Subject The topic of the resource Land use--planning Royal Oak (Mich.) Oakland County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/870">Planning and Zoning Center Collection (RHC-240)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b771be09352814ea1fbd01debe0a24a7.jpg b19aff708f29009956868497a1a475b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Decorated Publishers' Bindings Subject The topic of the resource Book covers Covers (Illustration) Graphic arts Publishers and publishing Pictorial bindings Description An account of the resource From the early 1870s to roughly 1930, many publishers issued their commercial book covers with a remarkable variety of graphic designs and illustrations. This sixty-year period saw many artists and designers contributing to this art form. While some can be identified from their style or initials, others remain unknown. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seidman Rare Books Collection Michigan Novels Collection Regional Historical Collection Lincoln and the Civil War Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-08-30 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a>, <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-01 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Source Seidman Rare Books. PR4729.G5 B39 1902 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-01_Bindings0252 Title A name given to the resource A Bayard from Bengal Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Decorative Designers (Designer) Description An account of the resource Binding of A Beyard from Bengal, by F. Anstey, published by D. Appleton and Company, 1902. Subject The topic of the resource Book covers Covers (Illustration) Graphic arts Publishers and publishing Pictorial bindings Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ee85965076e1faed276f77f991cbb375.mp3 0c82cbc2f7c8775732da498efd4cc655 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/514">Richard A. Rhem papers (KII-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kaufman Interfaith Institute Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1981-2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 text/pdf Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Event Ascension Sunday Scripture Text II Corinthians 9:7-8 Location The location of the interview Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01_RA-0-19850519 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-05-19 Title A name given to the resource A Blank Check from a Generous Father Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Sermons Relation A related resource Richard A. Rhem - An Archive of Sermons, Prayers, Talks and Stories: http://richardrhem.org/ Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 Description An account of the resource A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 19, 1985 entitled "A Blank Check from a Generous Father", on the occasion of Ascension Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: II Corinthians 9:7-8. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4da4a5a5a7ea9d83f312bdf2a9c82226.jpg fbdf36eb4906fdcba257aa56e1b131cb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_EastmanAlbum_3_1911-1915_030 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1913-08-03 Title A name given to the resource A boat house Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of a boat house near Alexandria Bay, New York. Taken by Robert Merrill, looking across the water. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Alexandria Bay (N.Y.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c5c6dbcfdd546f936b493a20435e77e1.mp3 328cbbc7b25a2eb7333273ac0266bc88 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/514">Richard A. Rhem papers (KII-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kaufman Interfaith Institute Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1981-2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 text/pdf Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Event Eastertide II Series On Being an Easter People Scripture Text I Corinthians 15:48, I Corinthians 3:23 Location The location of the interview Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01_RA-0-19900422 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-04-22 Title A name given to the resource A Call to Significant Living, Resurrection: Tradition and Freedom Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Sermons Relation A related resource Richard A. Rhem - An Archive of Sermons, Prayers, Talks and Stories: http://richardrhem.org/ Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 Description An account of the resource A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 22, 1990 entitled "A Call to Significant Living, Resurrection: Tradition and Freedom", as part of the series "On Being an Easter People", on the occasion of Eastertide II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Corinthians 15:48, I Corinthians 3:23. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/55b96fefb8ce6e9e4f040b80b4736d1d.pdf 80118f1acd31ea92dca4055f7ff8f1c9 PDF Text Text Jean Enright Scholarship . Community service • Dedication to impacting the lives of women and girls • A strong commitment to feminist interests and scholarship �De'Nisha Beasley Samantha J. Schenk 2006-2007 2007-2008 I'm currently a Residence Director at DePaul University, working with students who live on campus. I oversee educational programming for the halls and supervise nine RAs. In addition to my primary role at DePaul, I am a part of the DePaul Women's Network. DWN connects women staff and faculty across the university on professional development and social events that matter to women working at the University. De'Nisha Beasley, the first recipient of the Jean Enright Scholarship was a WGS minor. She earned her MSW at the University of Michigan and worked as a clinical social working and rehabilitation specialist. She is in the graduate program in University's Theological Studies at Liberty University. She has created a mentoring program that empowers teenage girls, hosts a radio show, and writes a blog. The Jean Enright Scholarship has been of great significance for me. In addition to the financial support, the scholarship affirmed my participation and contributions to the WGS program and GVSU community. To me, the Jean Enright Scholarship meant I was a scholar in the field of WGS. �Anne Marie Carson Margaret Danenberg Retsema 2008-2009 2009-2010 I am currently working as an attorney at an international law firm in Washington, D.C. My practice focuses on international development and infrastructure transactions. Since starting in September of 2014, I have had the opportunity to impact women through work on an investment providing microfinance opportunities to women entrepreneurs in Tajikistan and a pro bono project on human trafficking and prosecution across the United States. I am involved with our law firm's Women Attorneys and LGBTA groups and am committed to building professional and personal connections that empower all perspectives. The Enright Scholarship provided a source of support during my undergraduate experience. Beyond the alleviation of some of the financial pressures of a college education, this scholarship provided me with a network and community of individuals working toward similar goals. I think one of the greatest challenges facing women with "gumption" can be a feeling of isolation. Receiving this scholarship provided an acknowledgement that I am capable of great things and that there are amazing women willing to support me when I need it most. I'm currently in my 9th year working for the YMCA in the Corporate Business Service Center as a processor (glorious, I know). I manage billing, changes, and program help for several locations in the YMCA association. I have a husband, Matt, and two daughters, Cora (3) and Elsa (1). They are awesome. I look forward to the day my feminist avengers hit the playground. I'm very grateful for receiving the Enright scholarship because it helped fund my study abroad to Egypt. Without the experience of studying abroad, I would never have been able to travel with such a wide range of opportunity and support. With that trip, I was able to grow as a person, adjust to my recent adult independence, and discover a passion for the world outside of my own country. My views of the oppression of Middle Eastern women became more nuanced as I was able to see a much clearer picture of what issues need attention. �Samantha Schenck Jessica Krebs 2009-2010 2011-2012 Nicole Hollebrands Jepkoech J. Kottutt 2010-2011 2014-2015 �Nicole Hollebrands Jessica D. Krebs 2010-2011 2011-2012 I am a month and a half away from gradu- ~~~, ating with my MSW degree from Western Michigan University (June 26 cannot arrive quickly enough!!). I completed my second MSW internship as a therapist providing treatment to children that have been sexually abuse at the Children's Advocacy Center of Ottawa County. After I graduate, I hope to get a position that involves doing therapy with child and adult victims and survivors of abuse. I am also the Director of Programming at the LGBT Network of West Michigan, and am assisting them with a major agency restructure. Being awarded the Jean Enright Scholarship is something that I am proud of . I feel so honored to have been selected for an award dedicated the impact Ms. Enright has made, and continues to make, on the lives of those in our community. Seeing my name alongside other students who are doing amazing things for the world, is remarkable. Whenever I think back on the scholarship, it serves as a reminder of the invaluable impact the WGS Department had on my life, and how it shaped me into being the person and professional I am today. ., ;) ) J I am currently a Planned Parenthood volunteer, and also serve as the Writing Coordinator for the Grand Rapids Chapter of the National Organization for Women. I just learned that I have been accepted into WMU's Masters of Social Work Program! I am excited for the journey that lies ahead. This past Fall, I was also privileged to have the experience of a lifetime: I attended the National Women's Studies Conference in Puerto Rico, where I heard feminists bell hooks, Angela Davis, and Chandra Mohanty speak. I even met Angela Davis! It was unforgettable. The Jean Enright Scholarship helped support my study abroad trip to South Africa during my senior year. While there, I applied what I learned in the classroom at Grand Valley to the volunteer work in Cape Town. I met amazing people, learned a great deal about the similarities and differences in the culture and history between the U.S. and South Africa, and gained life experiences I will never forget. Much like this scholarship represents- community service, dedication to impacting the lives of women and girls, and a strong commitment to feminist interests and scholarship- I strive each and every day to uphold those same ideals in my personal and activist life. In this way, the Jean Enright scholarship has impacted my life significantly. �Monique A. Tumbleson Danielle Meirow 2012-2013 2013-2014 I am now a St. Louis transplant by way of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from GVSU and moving out of state I started my non-profit career at Covenant House Missouri. At one of the nation's oldest child welfare agencies, as the Operations Assistant, I empower homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth ages 16-21 years old to make a difference in their lives and become contributing members of society. As someone who was homeless myself as a high school student, I am eternally grateful to have been given the op- · portunity to positively impact others' lives through my career. The Jean Enright Scholarship allowed me to graduate from college and pursue a career of empowering youth who are in the most dire need of mentors and advocates in their lives. I am currently working as a warehouse associate at the Michigan based outdoor retailer, Moosejaw, in order to spend time with my family and save money before graduate school. I plan to start a graduate program in Fall of 2016 to pursue a degree in Higher Education. The financial support of the Enright scholarship allowed me greater freedom to pursue campus involvements and unpaid internships during my senior year. More significantly, it serves as a constant reminder of the great feminist community at Grand Valley that helped me develop into a strong leader and a proud activist. Their recognition and encouragement inspires me to continue to make meaningful change in my community. �Jepkoech J. Kottutt Alexandra Mitchell 2014-15 2015-16 I just graduated with a major in Biomedical Science and a minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. I will be pursuing a master's in Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology in the Fall of 2015. My dream is to become a gynecologist and work with underserved women in Kenya and Africa at large. The scholarship has enabled me to accomplish my goal of obtaining a degree and I believe that having a minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies is essential to my career pursuits because it will equip me with the socioeconomic background that surrounds Women's health, thereby putting me in a better place to offer medical services to them. I will enter the US Air Force as an officer ,,, after I graduate in April2016.Ihopeto work with Women of Color Organizations : and become an Equal I I --: Opportunity Officer. I • strongly believe in intersectionality and ~ ~ t •• the ways in which a person's identity interacts with all aspects of their lives. An advocate for social change and social justice, I will harness my dedication and drive to always fight for a more equitable world . The well-rounded education in and out of the classroom and the support I have received from WGS faculty during my academic journey have shaped me into the person that I am today. ( . \ - "•~ '~ ·, Receiving the Jean Enright Scholarship has been a gratifying and humbling experience. I've never won a scholarship before mostly because I've always been afraid of rejection and failure. This experience has taught be that I need to go out on limbs and be confident and secure within myself. I will always be appreciative for being a Jean Enrig ht Scholarship recipient �Mallory Caillaud-Jones A Celebration for the 2015-2016 Jean Enright Scholarship I am a Theatre major and a Women, Gender, and Sexualities minor. In winter 2016, I will study abroad at the Hellenic International Studies of the Arts in Paros, Greece. As a junior, I still have a year and a half left of my undergraduate educational career . Next year I plan to apply for a Fulbright scholarship work in Ghana with a theatre program associated with a rehabilitation program for children affected by child trafficking. Thank you so much for giving Grand Valley the funding for this scholarship. I feel enormously encouraged by the support from the faculty and friends of Grand Valley. The Jean Enright Scholarship will be a huge help in funding my study abroad trip, which in turn will allow me to do research for my honors senior project on the differences between women and housework (more specifically cooking) in Greece vs. America. Thank you again, so very much. May 16, 2015 Hosted by Jean Enright and Peter Turner Kathleen Underwood Marlene Kowalski-Braun Jessica Jennrich Danielle DeMuth Anne Hiskes Briette Bryant Margaret Retsema Jessica Krebs Danielle Meirow Jepkoech Kottutt Alexandra Mitchell Mallory Caillaud-Jones � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Sexuality and Gender Flyers Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Rainbow Resource Center Women and Gender Studies Department Women's Commission Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity Description An account of the resource Digitized posters, flyers, event notices, and other materials relating to gender expression and sexuality at Grand Valley State University, with materials spanning from 1974 to 2019. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974/2019 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized from collections at the Rainbow Resource Center (formerly the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center), Women and Gender Studies Department, Women's Commission, and Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Gender identity Gender expression Sexual orientation Women's studies Queer theory Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Celebration for the Jean Enright Scholarship Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department Description An account of the resource Pamphlet with the past winners of the Jean Enright Scholarship. Includes a list of people who attended the celebration. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-05-16 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Women's studies Scholarships Feminism Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-09_SGF_WGS_2015_Jean-Enright-Scholarship.pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2c3a82e3e1bb10878391c2956bbbb118.jpg 159bef6ff07f3372b72a6392c9922ce3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ronald Oakes collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oakes, Ronald Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs by Ronald Oakes, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and in the U.S. National Guard in the Iraq War. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968/2005 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/628">Ronald Oakes Vietnam and Iraq war photographs (RHC-80)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Iraq War, 2003-2011 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Veterans Photographs Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Relation A related resource Veterans History Project interviews, RHC-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-80 Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oakes, Ronald Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ronald Oakes Vietnam and Iraq photographs (RHC-80) Relation A related resource Veterans History Project interviews, RHC-27 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Vietnam War Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/55be25f5ecb9dc74be92bd300a58ca6d.mp3 812055e63903072f5ee639ac2f5127f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/514">Richard A. Rhem papers (KII-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kaufman Interfaith Institute Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1981-2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 text/pdf Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Event Pentecost XVII Series The Heart of the Matter Scripture Text Joshua 4:6, 24:15, I Corinthians 3: 21-23 Location The location of the interview Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01_RA-0-20001001 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000-10-01 Title A name given to the resource A Charter of Freedom: A Matter of Choice Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Sermons Relation A related resource Richard A. Rhem - An Archive of Sermons, Prayers, Talks and Stories: http://richardrhem.org/ Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 Description An account of the resource A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 1, 2000 entitled "A Charter of Freedom: A Matter of Choice", as part of the series "The Heart of the Matter", on the occasion of Pentecost XVII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Joshua 4:6, 24:15, I Corinthians 3: 21-23. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/016ad3413f4ce1a9d64f71812034f191.jpg fb1fb75bda8961d63bc1c0646c00dcc5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Decorated Publishers' Bindings Subject The topic of the resource Book covers Covers (Illustration) Graphic arts Publishers and publishing Pictorial bindings Description An account of the resource From the early 1870s to roughly 1930, many publishers issued their commercial book covers with a remarkable variety of graphic designs and illustrations. This sixty-year period saw many artists and designers contributing to this art form. While some can be identified from their style or initials, others remain unknown. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seidman Rare Books Collection Michigan Novels Collection Regional Historical Collection Lincoln and the Civil War Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-08-30 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a>, <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-01 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Source Seidman Rare Books. PS1692 .C48 1903 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-01_Bindings0310 Title A name given to the resource A Checked Love Affair Description An account of the resource Binding of A Checked Love Affair, by Paul Leicester Ford, published by Dodd Mead & Co., 1903. Subject The topic of the resource Book covers Covers (Illustration) Graphic arts Publishers and publishing Pictorial bindings Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b9ee2be296e00a60c94406d20db6f026.mp3 6950e5504f8b048a9f86e92ac6104a61 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/068f2a4e68a0c4b7e99542cd87a8d588.pdf 58318d32e9a0c4e7acfd047dbfbe557e PDF Text Text God in the Mirror of Christmas: A Child Advent IV Scripture: Hebrews 11-4; Luke 2:1-7 Richard A. Rhem Christ Community Church Spring Lake, Michigan December 23, 2001 Transcription of the spoken sermon The thing that I want to say to you this morning is really quite simple. I broached the subject last week; it is the realization on my part of that tension within the New Testament between the Christmas story and what it mirrors about God, and the post-Easter biblical material that speaks of the triumph and the reign and the coming again of Jesus with power to reign and to judge. As I indicated last week, I have lived with that tension for years and years and I never recognized the tension. It never struck me that to speak about the one who came in poverty and humility and then to speak about that one who came as coming again with the splendor of royal power was giving me two pictures of God, two mirrors. It was reflecting God in two contrasting ways: the mirror of Christmas, that is the mirror of the God with the human face– the God who is in the manger as a child in all of the vulnerability and all of the beauty of that moment which we will celebrate again tomorrow evening – and the God of the rest of the New Testament is the same old God, the same almighty, omnipotent God who is in control, the God who at the right moment will send the Son and the Son will come in glory and splendor with power to reign and to judge, and there will be the vindication of the righteous and there will be vengeance on the wicked. That whole judgment scene of the God in control, the sovereign Lord of history, that picture of the New Testament is strung throughout the whole New Testament, and if you want to read it in all of its bare horror, read the book of Revelation. That picture is in contrast to what the Christmas story mirrors about the nature of God. Last week we read in John's Gospel, "In the beginning was the divine intention, and the divine intention became flesh and dwelt among us. No one has ever seen God but the son has revealed God." Or Paul's statement "We have seen the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." Or the statement from the Epistle to the Hebrews that I read a moment ago, where how could it be more explicit? Jesus is spoken of as the Son who is the exact image of God, the reflection of the exact nature of God. That's the Christmas story, and what God is mirrored as being in the Christmas story is a God of vulnerability and ultimately, © Grand Valley State University �God in the Mirror of Christmas: A Child Richard A. Rhem Page 2 finally, a God of love. Christmas is about heaven touching earth with love. Christmas mirrors a God who moves by love to persuade, but never coerce, for the child that is the central focus of this Christmas season is a child with all of the wonder of a child, dependent, vulnerable, beautiful, innocent, harmless - there is a picture of God. But that stands in such sharp contrast to the revelation of God in the rest of the story, almost as if Christmas happened and the life of Jesus happened, Jesus of the Sermon on the Mount, counseling compassion over against the good and the evil, the righteous and the unrighteous as reflective of God's attitude and spirit. Jesus of the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus of the parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus - all those stories of the God who draws near, the God who is full of grace, the God who is accessible, the God who is approachable. Jesus of Passion Week who goes right into Jerusalem and speaks his truth to power and is crucified for it, not resisting. Resisting only violent response, praying finally for his enemies, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”– that Jesus gets jettisoned on Easter, and from there on the Christian story and the Christian Church has become one triumphalistic procession down through the centuries, waiting for that one who came in humility and vulnerability, to come in smashing glory. How could I preach for years and years and years and not feel that contradiction? And which God do we choose? Well, of course, we choose the God who raised Jesus from the dead. Of course we choose the God who will bring history to its culmination point. Of course we will choose the God who has time in his hand, who will call the shots, who will send the Son in clouds of glory to judge the quick and the dead, finally to reign. Of course, that's the God we will choose, the God we can worship. That’s the God we can be secure with, that's the God who can set things right. And what happens to the God of the child? What happens to the God mirrored at Christmas? What happens to the God with a human face? We talked about that last week, but I want to say this week one further insight on this whole week, and that is that, in spite of the fact that we have moved too quickly from Christmas, in spite of the fact that we pray, "Come, Lord Jesus," nonetheless, every year we come back to Christmas. We can't forget it. We can't get it out of our system. We can't get it out of our bones. Every year we come back to this moment. Every year we begin to experience the magic and the wonder of Christmas. Every year we come again to bow before the manger that holds the child, and every year it happens again. We all know it. There is no question about it. The world is a softer place this weekend. The world is a softer place at Christmastime. The tear flows, the lump in the throat, the old carols stir something deep within us. The simple and beautiful story told again moves us. I've already celebrated Christmas because I have gone through a couple of rehearsals for the early service for tomorrow night. So, I know the baby gets born © Grand Valley State University �God in the Mirror of Christmas: A Child Richard A. Rhem Page 3 again, a real-live baby cries, and as I stood as one of the narrators for the story, being beautifully portrayed by our lovely young dancers and our shepherds, and Mary and Joseph, as I saw it again yesterday, I was cognizant myself of the fact that it does move you again. It happens again. It's a lovely story. It's a story that reaches the deepest part of the human being, and we come back to it every year, and it's the same old story but it's new every year and it moves us every year, and we celebrate every year, and we rejoice in it every year, and I want to submit to you that we do that because it has gotten into the marrow of our bones and we know intuitively that that story is the ultimate truth. We know that the love that came down at Christmas reflects the grain of the universe, the truth deep down in things. You see, most of the rest of the year, we don't live that way. Most of the rest of the year, we simply get caught up in all of the power games and all of the power structures, political life, economic life, social life. We move away from Christmas and we forget the radicality of the vision that we have seen. But, for just a little while, we remember and it touches us because it is true. It is the final truth. And there is that within us that knows it is the final truth. Jesus is our window to God. Jesus isn't the only window to God. Jesus isn't everybody's window to God, but Jesus is our window to God. I appreciate the fact that a dozen or so of you sent me the last page of Time magazine, the essay by Rosenblatt entitled, "God Is Not On Your Side Nor On My Side." I like the fact that so many of you thought of me when you read it, because it tells me that you are listening and that you identify with me with that kind of idea. I appreciate that fact. But, Jesus is our window, and I want to tell you, Jesus is a radical window. Jesus is a magnificent window. Jesus is a window on God that is so profound and so magnificent, that we ought not to miss it. It is so easy to take it for granted because it is the old, old story and we know the story so well, and how could we ever find anything new in it, and then one sits back for a moment, and says, "My God! Do you realize what that story is telling me about God?" It is radical! It is revolutionary! It is so radical and revolutionary that the world hasn't been able to deal with it yet. Our old world is rocking with war again and I am sure the reason that this Advent season I was not able to live with the contradiction without at least lifting it up was the fact of current events, what is going on in our world. That often happens. One has an old story, an old tradition, and suddenly something happens to you or something happens in the world, and one sees something that was always there and one didn't see it at all! Suddenly I see it everywhere now. I see what the future, if there is to be a future, I see what it has to be. It has to be a world that is posited on the nature of God reflected in Bethlehem, in Jesus. That is hardly the way we have lived, even though in the West Jesus has been our window. That’s hardly the way we have lived. It's dangerous to live that way. It can put your national security in jeopardy, of course. But, you see, in this old © Grand Valley State University �God in the Mirror of Christmas: A Child Richard A. Rhem Page 4 world of ours, after 9-11, it has become apparent to us what has long been true, and that is that there is no ultimate security through power or might or force of arms. It would be political suicide for our national leaders without talking about securing this nation, but this nation is not secure, and given the technology of our world today, given where we are in our world today, it will never be secure again. It will never be secure in a world where there are those who are dispirited and despairing and hopeless and helpless and alienated and angry and full of rage – never be secure again. And so, what we really have to do is find out another way to be in this world, because power isn't going to do it. It just might be that, while we're number one, it might be the smartest, most savvy thing in the world for us to begin to create a new one world reality. You see, right now, the way it has been, might, force, power has ruled, and the international game is a vast chess game, and those analysts of international affairs plot out those chess moves. We should do this, they'll do that, and if we do this, we can checkmate at this point, because it's a power game, it's a game about winning, or at least not losing. And it isn't going to work anymore. Our world is rocking with war and there is no security and down deep in our hearts, we know, and we keep coming back to Christmas every year and we're moved by it Our eyes moisten again, we get a lump in our throat again, our hearts are softened again. You can feel it on the street, because down deep we know that's true, and we try to get on with life according to the only way life can be survivable, right? Well, one wonders. We come back and we're touched, because that is the deepest truth and, if that is the deepest truth, I wonder when we're going to try it Let me tell you about a savvy move we made in that chess game. You know it, too; it's been in the news. You know that we funded Osama bin Laden. You know that we funded and gave arms to the Taliban, right? As long as they were fighting the Soviet Union. And why did we do that? Simply because we didn't like the Soviet Union? We are smart. We knew if we could get the Soviet Union to have our own Vietnam, it would suck the life blood and resources right out of them. We'd bring them to their knees. And, by God, we did it. There are those among our leaders right now who were responsible for that policy, who are defending it, and I'm sure there are some of you out there who would say that was a good move, because the Soviet Union was brought to its knees. Didn't President Reagan call it "the evil empire"? Ah, dear friends, as long as we're in that kind of a game, we will be trying to save our necks, we will be trying to defend our borders, we will be trying to perpetuate the preeminence of our position, and it's a no-win game, ultimately. You know the problem with the American people? We're a good people at the pinnacle of power, and Christmas has seeped into the marrow of our bones. If we could just use our power in any brutal and violent fashion, we could shape this © Grand Valley State University �God in the Mirror of Christmas: A Child Richard A. Rhem Page 5 world up. You wouldn't have to pray. You wouldn't have to ask for God's blessing. You wouldn't have to pray "God bless America." Just turn our resources loose with no moral qualms, with no ethical consideration, just bomb 'em, baby. Bomb them into submission. We have the stuff, folks. We could do it. But, we can't do it, because we have Christmas in the marrow of our bones. We have been touched by Jesus. We've seen God in the face of a child, and once you've seen God in the face of a child, you just can't go on being a mean S.O.B. anymore. That's our dilemma. A good people at the pinnacle of power who know the ultimate truth, but haven't quite dared to live by it yet. Maybe this year. © Grand Valley State University � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. 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Rhem - An Archive of Sermons, Prayers, Talks and Stories: http://richardrhem.org/ Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 application/pdf Description An account of the resource A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 23, 2001 entitled "A Child", as part of the series "God in the Mirror of Christmas", on the occasion of Advent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hebrews 1:1-4, Luke 2:1-7. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives Advent Divine Intention Incarnation Pluralism https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e39c0a897e29f51234a66fb5b7ccd2f7.pdf c9a002685bc814bf5a1ca4438c8a8424 PDF Text Text A Christmas Prayer Richard A. Rhem Spring Lake Country Club Spring Lake, Michigan December 20, 2009 O God, Mystery beyond us, Mystery within us, Sacred presence enveloping our lives in all that is good and true and beautiful, we are gathered here in this lovely setting with such depth and warmth of feeling, gathered with those with whom on so many Christmases past we have celebrated this High Holy Season, celebrated God in human flesh, celebrated the vulnerability of a child as the only true security. Ah, dear God, as we move toward that Holy Night we sense it once again. Our deepest intuitions our highest aspirations, persuade us again against all doubt, disappointment, cynicism and fear that the Story is true. The fairy tale goes to the heart of what is truly human, truly divine – love and joy and peace, the light that scatters the darkness, a vision of an alternative world that can find expression in nothing less than a choir of angels singing, “Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace.” Once a year this annual festival calls us to stop, to reflect, to penetrate the mists of our muddled thinking, so caught up with matters of penultimate concern, to see what is truly ultimate, what matters ultimately, what is finally true – that vulnerability invites trust, humility invites embrace, © Grand Valley State University   �A Christmas Prayer Richard A. Rhem love begets love. Not Rome in all its glory but from the least of the tribes of Judah, from Bethlehem, the birth of a child signaled another way. A child was born whose ways and words would lift the veil of mystery from your face and provide us a window into your very heart – the heart of the Eternal, pure love, the heart of the Eternal, full of grace, a heart that spawned creation’s wonder, a heart that would not abandon nor ever let go of a world gone awry. A child was born and in his warm flesh, you touched us. In his words, you spoke to us, In his life, you showed us the way. The poet glimpsed your way – They all were looking for a King to slay their foes and lift them high; Thou cam’st, a little baby thing, that made a woman cry. You are with us in weakness rather than power. How strange that is, unsettling, unsatisfying, until we come to realize that only thus are you with us with our freedom intact; only thus can our humanity in your image be real. We come now, to this table. Spirit of God, Make for us this bread, the body, the reality of Christ; Make for us this cup, the blood, the life of Christ. In our eating and drinking Let us know that, in the end, we have nothing to fear. In His dying words – Into Your hands we commend our spirits. Amen. © Grand Valley State University Page 2   � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/514">Richard A. Rhem papers (KII-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kaufman Interfaith Institute Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1981-2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 text/pdf Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Event Advent Series Following the meditation _Love Talk" Location The location of the interview Spring Lake Country Club Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RA-1-20091220 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Title A name given to the resource A Christmas Prayer Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-12-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e401f59c1b5e07f75a89362a3755c57a.mp3 0488fa85e4fae8e4910594c9726df648 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/326d6b9176de8f7e3e743299c2960091.pdf 0ab0b7d00fbf92f950d1f22d837b81ef PDF Text Text A Circle of Quiet Sixth sermon in the series: What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers Text: Isaiah 26:3-4; Psalm 46:10; Romans 12:1-2 Richard A. Rhem Christ Community Church Spring Lake, Michigan August 29, 1982 Transcription of the spoken sermon "Be still, and know that I am God..." Psalm 46:10 "Thou dost keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusts in Thee. Trust in the Lord for ever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock." Isaiah 26:3-4 "...present your bodies as a living sacrifice, ...which is your spiritual worship...be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God..." Romans 12:1-2 Madeleine L'Engle writes, ...often I need to get away completely, if only for a few minutes. My special place is a small brook in a green glade, a circle of quiet from which there is no visible sign of human beings. There's a natural stone bridge over the brook, and I sit there, dangling my legs and looking through the foliage at the sky reflected in the water, and things slowly come back into perspective….The brook wanders through a tunnel of foliage, and the birds sing more sweetly there than anywhere else; or perhaps it is just that when I am at the brook I have time to be aware of them, and I move slowly into a kind of peace that is marvelous….If I sit a while, then my impatience, crossness, frustration, are…annihilated, and my sense of humor returns. (A Circle of Quiet, p. 4) She wrote that in a book entitled, A Circle Of Quiet. From that passage she named the book after it was finished and the title is a happy choice. It describes the book which, in journal fashion, records Madeleine L'Engle's deepest thoughts and intuitions, the kind of reflections that come to one who has developed a circle of quiet in her life. I borrow the phrase “a circle of quiet” for this message, which deals with the importance of solitude, meditation and prayer in the nurturing and sustaining of the new life in Christ, a truly spiritual existence. © Grand Valley State University   �A Circle of Quiet Richard A. Rhem Page 2   Once again, what the Church has forgotten, AA remembers. In the wonderful logic of the Twelve Step Program for recovering alcoholics, AA recommends a daily practice of meditation and prayer. I am jumping over steps eight and nine which have to do with making restitution for whatever wrongs one has done, where amends can be made without doing further injury, and step ten which encourages a continued moral inventory such as we have earlier discussed in step four. I turn now to Step 11, which deals with the discipline of a devotional life: We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Such a practice is not new to us in the Church. Perhaps it is not fair even to say that the Church has forgotten it. I think, however, we would not be far wrong if we said that for most of us in the Church it is a practice not practiced. Here again perhaps the recovering alcoholic is more fortunate than those of us that do not share his particular problem. His problem is such that, once having been rescued from his plight, he knows he can continue on the road to health and wholeness only by the daily appropriation of the power and peace of God. That is why we speak of a recovering alcoholic, not a recovered alcoholic. He is never cured; he lives one day at a time – indeed, moment by moment. The Power - God, as he understands Him - has set him free from the tragic slavery that held him bound. But that freedom is nurtured one day at a time and the secret is a day-by-day conscious cultivation of the power and peace of God. I hope you know by now that this series is not primarily for recovering alcoholics, nor is it for the purpose of advertising AA, although I am happy to do so. I have stressed throughout that the alcoholic is not unique. He has a particular problem but then, we all do of one sort or another. The Steps of the AA program are simply borrowed from the Scripture and translated into the language of one particular group of people. But the steps follow diagnosis and remedy of the human condition found in the Scripture and they go on to counsel how that new life must be nurtured and sustained. What the recovering alcoholic knows to be absolutely essential, too many of us believe to be optional. He cannot make it without daily prayer and meditation. None of us can, but because we don't necessarily fall on our face without it, we think we can get by. But we are only fooling ourselves, or, I should say, cheating ourselves out of the richest dimension of human experience - the practice of the presence of God. Let me suggest to you today that every life needs a circle of quiet. Let me encourage you to set about developing for yourself the habit of devotion, a time for solitude, meditation, prayer. © Grand Valley State University �A Circle of Quiet Richard A. Rhem Page 3   AA provides practical helps for the development of the discipline of devotion. There are several publications which are very helpful. What I suppose one could call the AA Bible is a little pocket-sized book entitled Twenty Four Hours A Day. There is a brief paragraph on some aspect of life, a meditation and a prayer. For today's date, for example, this is what is written: We cannot get along without prayer and meditation. On awakening, let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking. Our thought lives will be placed on a much higher plane when we start the day with prayer and meditation. We conclude this period of meditation with a prayer that we will be shown through the day what our next step is to be. The basis of all our prayer is: Thy will be done in me and through me today. Am I sincere in my desire to do God's will today? In another AA publication, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Step Eleven is discussed in a very practical way. Recognizing that for many a daily practice of meditation and prayer may be totally new, simple hints are given as to how to begin. The suggestion is made that one take the Prayer of St. Francis, "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace..." and let it soak into one's consciousness. Read it. Read it over. Read it slowly, thinking about every phrase, savoring every word. This, of course, is but one example of how devotional material can be used to get us started. The literature available is immense and the devotional suggestions many. The aim of all our striving must be the practice of the presence of God, the developing of conscious contact, communion with God. For us who would nurture and nourish our spiritual life, our life in Christ, the greatest source of devotion, the greatest aid we have is the Bible, and the practice of daily Bible reading is indispensable for one who would have his life conformed to the image of Christ. The Old Testament lesson is Psalm 46, one of the most familiar and best loved of the Psalms, which are the favorite source of devotional reading in Scripture. Psalm 46 celebrates the safety and security of God's people because of His presence with them. Perhaps it was written to celebrate the preservation of Jerusalem from the Assyrian hosts. But the historical situation is not important. In itself, it breathes of the security that comes to God's people because of His presence with them. The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. How many times have not these words brought calm and peace to those in peril, confusion and fear? Be still and know that I am God. © Grand Valley State University �A Circle of Quiet Richard A. Rhem Page 4   What steadiness comes to one who repeats those words and with those words comes into the conscious presence of God? The Psalms are full of such comfort and strength and not only the Psalms. I added another example of the promises of God's words from Isaiah: Thou dost keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusts in Thee. Trust in the Lord for ever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:3-4 That statement was inscribed on a plaque and hung in our living room when I was growing up. It promises precisely what AA knows the recovering alcoholic needs. It promises what each and every one of us needs. It promises peace to the mind concentrated on God. It calls us simply to trust in God, the Rock of Ages. Christian hymnology has taken up texts such as these and enabled us to sing our faith. Martin Luther's great hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" is based on Psalm 46. Augustus Toplady based the familiar "Rock of Ages" on Isaiah 26:4, where "everlasting rock" is literally "rock of ages." Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. These two hymns are directly based on words of Scripture and the hymnal is a great source of Christian devotion, providing much substance for meditation and prayer. The Old Testament texts I offer as examples of what one finds in rich supply in the Scriptures, great statements that, once imbibed and appropriated, bring peace and calm to the heart. But I selected the New Testament text as the biblical parallel to Step Eleven, the call to spiritual worship, which leads to the transformation of life. Paul urges, Therefore my brothers, I implore you by God's mercy to offer your very lives to him; a living sacrifice, dedicated and fit for his acceptance, the worship offered by mind and heart. Adopt yourselves no longer to the pattern of this present world, but let your mind be remade and your whole nature thus transformed. Then you will be able to discern the will of God, and to know what is good, acceptable, and perfect. Romans 12:1,2 The Apostle with his "therefore" moves in this great statement of Christian faith to the practical application of Christian truth in the everyday life of the believer. He appeals on the basis of all that has been set forth as the foundational truth of Christian faith for a life wholly offered up to God. The sacrificial system of the old cultic worship is now superseded. Jesus, the Lamb of God, has been offered over for all -the perfect sacrifice. No longer do we come with sacrificial offerings as the token of our lives offered in worship. Rather, as new creations in the Risen Christ, © Grand Valley State University �A Circle of Quiet Richard A. Rhem Page 5   we offer ourselves in the totality of our lives to God. Our worship is the offering of our whole being, the worship of mind and heart in the practical affairs of our every day. A change has taken place; a transformation. The mind is remade. The whole nature transformed. Now all of life's energy is focused on learning to know and do the will of God. In his paraphrase, Phillips renders Paul's words thus... Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God remold your minds from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all his demands and moves toward the goal of true maturity. I submit to you that no statement could better reflect what AA suggests is the goal of human existence than this word from Paul. Step Eleven counsels prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand Him and the focus of prayer is the knowledge of His will and the power to carry that out. Living out God's will for our lives by the power of God is an excellent statement of maturity, of full human existence. If one would read the rest of this twelfth chapter as a prelude to every day, one would find its shaping impact on one's life and this, of course, is the purpose of a life of prayer and meditation, the purpose of practicing the presence of God. Let me speak personally for a moment. Over the years I have spoken on the subject of prayer and spiritual formation. I did so because it is a subject that from time to time should be addressed in the course of one's preaching. I have tried to do so honestly, never claiming to have cultivated the art of Christian devotion with great skill, nor to have achieved great success in the practice of devotion. In fact, what stands most vividly in my mind about my attempts to speak to this area of Christian life is that I was most helpful because I admitted my own failure, neglect and inconsistency in the life of prayer and meditation. After an experience of regular prayer with a prayer list, a weary morning appointment and a sense of heavy obligation during my years in seminary, I backed off any kind of regular devotional practice. I think there was some negative reaction on my part as well as recognizing, in a more positive vein, that the devotional life cannot flourish under legalistic constraint. After all, I reasoned, one can pray any time, anywhere. And it is true. Yet I think it is also true that one does not pray "without ceasing," any time, anywhere unless one has some more purposeful, disciplined pursuit of prayer and meditation. I have had another barrier to meaningful devotion. I have wrestled with the theology of prayer and have too much made prayer a matter of the head than the heart. © Grand Valley State University �A Circle of Quiet Richard A. Rhem Page 6   Now as I speak to you on the subject of practicing the presence of God, of a circle of quiet in your life, I can speak of that circle of quiet out of the experience of a circle of quiet in my own life. I want to share with you what I have found rich and meaningful. I sense finally in my own life the real joy and richness of a daily experience of solitude, prayer and meditation. I simply recommend it to you - not on the basis of legal constraint or religious duty, but rather as a way to be human, whole, at peace with self, others, the world and God. Step Eleven puts the central concern of such prayer and reflection into sharp focus Show me thy will and give me the power to do it. There, too, I have battled with God. I have not always wanted to say, "Nevertheless, Thy will be done." Yet when we really sense the grace of God, the graciousness of God, then what better can we desire than His will? What better can we ask than His power? His will fulfilled in our lives through His power. Is that not life's highest possibility? And that will is made known to us in the circle of quiet; that power flows through us as we move out of the circle of quiet into the demands of our ordinary days. He will speak gently to us all. Be still and know that I am God. © Grand Valley State University � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. 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Series What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers Scripture Text Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 46:10, Romans 12:1-2 Location The location of the interview Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01_RA-0-19820829 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-08-29 Title A name given to the resource A Circle of Quiet Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/11cd74b8490469ef19da5e2578dab31c.pdf 1df268ab2122b30a8f3a3130d1a13343 PDF Text Text )> 0 r- 0 en m l] r- 0 0 "z I )> M--.m.m0;~y )> en en m en en 0~ FIIIdI.--g;s 31: m z -f ,, 0 31: )> (.;. 0 l] r- 0 0 )> F en en C: m en ,,m,, )> 0 ::I z C) -+------- .£.sses III-e.:.~ oI i.Ia.,jor I..-oca.,I Iss-...es 4 ffec~•II.~ i.Ie~ro:poI•~a.,II. I>e~ro•~ 1993 The Community Needs Assessment Partnership �~ tRpM THE DBRA~Y OF e1annmg & Zoning Center, Inc, This is a summary of the needs assessment completed by the Community Needs Assessment Partnership. For a copy of the full report please write to: R. Ropkel United Way for Southeastern Michigan, 1212 Griswold, Detroit, Ml 48226. Or call (31 3)226-9270. 2 -- -- - -- �,,4--u .£..ssessIII.eII.~ o I ~0;jo:r Loc°'I. Iss-...es A:ffec~1...-.g; ~e~ro:.> De-tro:I.~ I.1..~°'.-. Table of Contents Letter from the Chair Executive Summary Community Profile Identified Problems and Ne ds Volunteer Committees �COMMUNITY NEEDS a u • 11 ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS Citizens Research Council of Michigan City of Detroit Mayor's Office Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan Detroit Economic Growth Corporation As health and human service needs in metropolitan Detroit grow faster than funding sources for programs, it is important to be responsive and make the best possible use of existing resources. With this objective in mind, a group of 19 prominent organizations formed the Community Needs Assessment Partnership (CNAP) last year to cooperatively identify and rate community needs. Detroit Renaissance Inc. Greater Detroit Area Health Council Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce Hudson -Webber Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit W. K. Kellogg Foundation McGregor Fund Metro Health Foundation Michigan Department of Social ServicesWayne County New Detroit Inc. SEMCOG, The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments The result of their collaborative efforts is this comprehensive community needs assessment report, which provides a closer look at the problems and needed services in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The findings are based on both factual data and community perceptions of the most pressing local problems. We are pleased to present this report and hope it serves as an effective tool for service providers, funding sources and the community at large. The information provided should be useful for creating programs and developing collaborative efforts and funding requests. Only part the total data collected is presented in this report. The remainder, much of which could be useful for planning purposes, is available, together with technical advice on its use and interpretation. Inquiries should be directed to Ron Ropke at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, 313-226-9270. This is the first time such a comprehensive community needs assessment report has been compiled from a community-wide spectrum of research and resources. We hope our collaborative efforts reduce redundant endeavors and lead to other joint efforts in working together to solve the problems of our community. United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Oakland County Wayne State University- Center for Urban Studies CHAIR 11~,;~ Sincerely, Edgar A. Scribner Chair Edgar A. Scribner 1212 • GRIS WOLD C C DETROIT, Ml 48226 �---- - - - - - �The Study In early 1992, a coalition of 19 area organizations formed the Community Needs Assessment Partnership to identify and measure problems in the tri-county area. The partnership was created to share information and resources to complete this major analysis of metropolitan Detroit's health and human service needs. Community Profile The focus of the community needs assessment was the Detroit metropolitan area, consisting of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Many of the problems facing the area's residents are closely linked to demographic and economic patterns which developed over many years. Information from a number of demographic, health, and economic sources available to the Partnership was compiled for analysis. Several issues were identified, including: • A fairly stable population over the past 30 years • Population shifts from Detroit and older suburbs to the outer fringe • Relocation of industry and commerce away from the center city • Persistent residential segregation by race • Localized high rates of joblessness, poverty, and crime • Fewer manufacturing jobs Methodology Telephone Survey The needs assessment used the major findings from a representative telephone survey of 1,534 adults aged 18 or older who live in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb County. Analysis was made of the tri-county population by geographic area, age and race. The sample for this survey was obtained in the same proportions as the population defined by 1990 census data. Community Forums Five community forums were held to serve as a catalyst for gathering direct information, while giving the community a chance to participate in the needs assessment process. Unlike the telephone survey, the responses were not expected to be representative of metropolitan Detroit residents. The forums were intended as a spontaneous, indepth complement to the more structured telephone survey. Four public meetings were held in the City of Detroit and in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. A session for policymakers was conducted as well. Agency Executive Survey Agency executives also identified community problems. The survey was conducted to consider the unique perspective of human service professionals. The rating of these problems was completed by the Data Committee and data experts, and approved by the Partnership. The results of each research tool was ranked based on perceptions and statistical data. Key findings The result of the research was a list of community problems classified by their perceived severity. Twenty-six problems, appearing below, were ranked as either critical, severe or serious problems. Key Community Problems Faced By Residents Of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties Problem Ratings Critical Problem Areas: • • • • Lack of Jobs Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Crime Lack of Affordable Medical Care Severe Problem Areas: • • • • • • • AIDS Educational Disadvantages/Inadequate Education Family and Individual Stress Family Violence Hunger/Homelessness Racial or Ethnic Discrimination Teenage Pregnancy 5 �Executive Summary continued Serious Problem Areas: • Children/Teens with Behavior Problem • Children/Teens with No Place to live • Housing in Need of Major Repairs • Illiteracy • Lack of Affordable Legal Services • Lack of After School Care • Lack of Opportunity to Affect Community • Lack of Safe/ Affordable Housing • Not Knowing Where to Get Help • Not Taking Care of One's Own Health and Safety • Poor Bus Service • Shortage of Day Care • Shortage of Recreation • Unable to Get Help for Disabled • Unable to Get Help for Elderly Regardless of where survey respondents live, their race or gender, a lack of jobs clearly stood out as the number one problem facing the tri-county community. Alcoholism and drug abuse consistently ranked in the top third of all surveys and second overall. Crime is a concern of tri-county residents, regardless of residence, age, race or gender. Although it is perceived as a critical issue overall, Oakland County respondents ranked it sixth, while Detroit residents rated it as the second most critical problem. The lack of affordable medical care ranked fourth overall. Conclusion ·A Closer Look· provides an overview of the area's shortcomings and shortfalls in meeting community needs. Service providers, funding sources and the community at large can use this information to establish programs, solve problems, and develop collaborative efforts and funding requests. In the future, the Partnership plans to conduct a smaller version of this needs assessment every two years, followed by another comprehensive study every four years. The Partnership believes that the continual flow of information on the most pressing needs will be invaluable to the community and will reduce the need for redundant efforts. With this first community needs assessment, as well as those to be completed in future years, this community is now positioned to work cooperatively to solve its problems. Partnership members are : Citizen's Research Council of Michigan; City of Detroit Mayor's Office; Community Foun· dation for Southeastern Michigan; Detroit Economic Growth Corporation: Detroit Renaissance Inc.; Greater Detroit Area Health Council; Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce: Hudson-Webber Foundation; Jewish Federation of Metropoli· tan Detroit; W.K. Kellogg Foundation; McGregor Fund; Metro Health Foundation; Michigan Department of Social Services· Wayne County; New Detroit Inc.; Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG); United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit; United Way for Southea~ern Michigan; United Way of Oakland County, and Wayne State University Center for Urban Studies. ��of Southeastern Michigan The City of Detroit was once the population and employment center of the region. Beginning in the 1950s, however, expanding urban development gradually dispersed the population, resulting in today's fairly even distribution between the central city and surrounding counties. Because of outmigration, the area's total population has remained fairly stable over the past decade at between 3.9 and 4 million persons. A racially and ethnically diverse region overall, the Detroit metropolitan area's population is nonetheless highly segregated . African Americans comprise 76 percent of the City of Detroit's population, while 92 percent of those living in the suburbs are white. Hispanics comprise about 2 percent of the tri-county population, as do Asians, the fastest growing racial/ethnic group. The •baby boom of the 1946-1964 years is the principal factor influencing the age distribution of the area, at least for the white population. Persons born during this period are now in their middle years. The large number of women in this group has resulted in a rise in the number of births which peaked in 1990. The population over 75 is also growing, and will continue to do so. H As the population aged and redistributed itself, major changes were also occurring in the employment picture of the tri-county area. Manufacturing jobs moved from the City of Detroit, some to other states, others to newer facilities in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Blue collar jobs declined, while white collar jobs increased, particularly in retail and wholesale trade, and services. Jobs today are more likely to require high school education or advanced training, and are more likely to exist in small firms. Unfortunately, despite rising average levels of educational attainment, many people in the tri-county area lack the necessary skills to effectively compete for high skill jobs, even in the best of times. These structurally unemployed persons are part of the reason the average unemployment rate since 1970 has been 9.1 percent for the Detroit area, compared to a national rate of 6. 7 percent. Problems closely associated with joblessness are family and individual stress, substance abuse, criminal behavior, and lack of adequate health care. Cost and accessibility are the two main health care problems facing the nation, including Detroit. Uninsured persons, as many as two-thirds of whom are employed, often delay needed treatment, thus compromising their health. The added costs of emergency and other health services resulting from this lack of preventive medicine also puts stress on the health care delivery system, and thus affects everyone, not just the poor. In sum, Detroit and its suburbs in Southeastern Michigan have developed into communities with different needs and different resources. The aging central city, along with industrial centers such as Pontiac, have lost many of the factories on which local incomes depended. The suburbs gained in jobs and population, while the older urban centers were left with a disproportionate share of social and economic problems. Against this backdrop, the Community Needs Assessment Partnership was formed to search for a common understanding. 7 a �Id~II.~1-~1-~d P r obI~m.s Ea,II.d N~~ds �P:robl.e:r.n.111 Problem Ratings Critical Problem Area: • Lack of Jobs • Alcoholism/Drug Abuse • Crime • Lack of Affordable Medical Care Severe Problem Area: • AIDS • Educational Disadvantages/Inadequate Education • Family and Individual Stress • Family Violence • Hunger/Homelessness • Racial or Ethnic Discrimination • Teenage Pregnancy Serious Problem Area: • Children/Teens with Behavior Problem • Children/Teens with No Place to Live • Housing in Need of Major Repairs • Illiteracy • Lack of Affordable Legal Services • Lack of After School Care • Lack of Opportunity to Affect Community • Lack of Safe/ Affordable Housing • Not Knowing Where to Get Help • Not Taking Care of One's Own Health and Safety • Poor Bus Service • Shortage of Day Care • Shortage of Recreation • Unable to Get Help for Disabled • Unable to Get Help for Elderly 8 �P::robl.eIII.s ~°'t :Ln..g:: U r iti..c8'I. Lack of jobs for people/ Someone u nemployed There is a high level of agreement over the critical nature of this problem. The lack of jobs is cited as the problem with the highest ranking in the majority of surveys. Social problems such as crime, alcohol/drug abuse, unaffordable health care, stress, hunger and homelessness and illiteracy, etc., in many instances can be directly linked to the lack of jobs. Unemployment has impacted the tri-county area through plant closings and labor and location shifts. Employment levels have been impacted by the lack of skilled workers needed to function in this technically focused society. Alcoholism or drug abuse/ an alcohol o r drug problem This problem was consistently ranked in the top third in all surveys and second overall. Substance abuse is closely linked with crime, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, homelessness, AIDS, high risk pregnancy, malnutrition, family and neighborhood disintegration, fetal alcohol syndrome, and crack and cocaineaddicted babies. At the same time, substance abuse complicates the delivery of many human services. Crime Crime is a critical problem in the community. Survey results show that the impact of crime is viewed somewhat uniformly and that tri-county residents, regardless of age, ethnicity or gender perceive criminal activity as a critical issue. Lack of affordable medical care/ Not being able to get medical care or medicine The results of the various surveys demonstrate high level of agreement on the critical nature of this problem. Health care cost continue to rise. In the early 1990s more than one-third of all Americans have no health insurance or inadequate health insurance. Rnancial constraints often mean that those without insurance are prematurely discharged from in-patient settings or are denied hospital services totally. ~°'t:Ln..g;: ~eve r e AIDS In the_ telephone s~rvey, Oakland and Macomb responses ranked this problem area 1~ the to~ third of the ~~mmunity problems, while Wayne County ranked it in the middle third and Detroit 1n the lower third. AIDS was ranked third overall by 9 �Problems continued participants in the community forums. However, it was ranked in the middle third of the problems surveyed by participants in the Detroit forum. Although AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) can be prevented, the incidence of these problems is increasing. The fastest rate of increase is among adolescents and women. The financial strain to our nation of treating primary and secondary diseases related to AIDS and STDs is rapidly growing. Educational disadvantages/Inadequate education Education or school related issues ranked third among the additional problems mentioned in response to the open-ended questions during the telephone surveys. In a list combining additional problems with those originally presented to forum participants, lack of quality education ranked 12th, just below illiteracy. Agency executive respondents ranked education among the top third of unmet community needs. The significance of educational quality to the area's economic and social condition is recognized by community leaders and the public at large. The high dropout rates for inner city youth add to the problem of chronic joblessness, and economic opportunity is severely restricted by low educational performances. Family and individual stress/ Mental illness or emotional problems/Having a lot of anxiety or depression There is a high degree of agreement over anxiety, stress and depression as the number one household problem in the telephone survey. Mental illness and emotional problems are ranked lower as a community problem. Family or individual stress is related to a number of issues, including family instability, poverty, separation of family members, unemployment, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, divorce, family violence, economic conditions, financial insecurity, mental illness, delinquency and caring for people with disabilities. Family Violence, such as abuse of children or adults/violence in the household Based on the survey results, the group most likely to perceive family violence as a problem in their community (though not necessarily in their own homes) are white women, 30-59 years of age. Family violence is known by many terms "domestic violence, spouse abuse, child neglect or abuse, and the abuse of elderly parents." Many other problems have a direct relation to such abuse including alcohol/drug abuse, crime, and unemployment, which were ranked as the top three problem areas. Social research has demonstrated that "abusers" have frequently been abused them.selves. Hunger or Homelessness/Not having enough money for basic needs, such as rent, food or clothing The surveys suggest there is less consensus over the relative importance of "Hunger or Homelessness" as a community problem than there is over "not having enough money for basic needs ... " as a household problem. Many services have been affected by the economy, changes in the Department of Social Services policies, cuts in state and federal spending and the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill. �Problems continued Racial or Ethnic Discrimination .. tt appears that discrimination is perceived differently in different communities and by different populations. The specific rankings by geogr~phy, age, and gender show a wide range of importance being attached to this problem area by different groups. Teenage Pregnancy The telephone survey and community forums differ on the relative importance of teenage pregnancy as a problem area. The telephone survey ranke~ teenage pregnancy in the upper third of the problem areas and the community forums . ranked it in the bottom third. Teen pregnancy may be related to and/or result 1n problems such as substance abuse, educational disadvantages, abuse and neglect, children in crisis, family and individual stress, inadequate housing and economic stresses. I&~"tiilp;: 8e:ri.o-...s Children or teenagers wHh behavior or emotional problems Respondents ranked this problem in the lower third of the household survey problems. "Children or teenagers with behavior or emotional problems" was only asked on the household problem survey. In this part of the survey, respondents were read the problem statement and asked "Is it a problem for your household?" Because of the nature of this question, respondents may have been unwilling to admit to, or label their youth as having behavior or emotional problems. Children or teens with no place to live. This problem statement ranked in the lower third of all problem areas. The problem area addresses the fact that in many cases children are unable to live with their parents and runaway or become state wards and are placed in foster care or are awaiting adoption. Living in housing that needs major repairs Telephone survey respondents and agency executives ranked this problem in the upper third of household problems. Community forum participants ranked it in the lower third. Not all geographic areas or populations are uniformly affected by this problem. The relative age of the housing, owner occupancy vs. renter occupancy and available income for needed repairs all impact on this problem area. Illiteracy/Someone being unable to read, write or speak English well enough to get along This problem area ranked in the lower third of the problems names in the telephone surveys. Community forums ranked this problem area in the middle third of the probl~ms su~eyed, and frequently cited the "lack of quality education" as a problem 1mpact1ng on the community. Agency executives also consider the 11 �Problems continued need for educa tion to be a serious problem. Illiteracy and/or lack of quality education are key factors in many community problems including "lack of jobs." Lack of affordable legal services/Not being able to get legal help In the telephone survey, the lack of affordable legal services and not being able to get legal help ranked in the middle third of the problems surveyed . Detroit and Macomb counties ranked these problems higher than Wayne or Oakland counties. It ranked in the bottom third of the problems surveyed by community forum participants and by agency executives. Individuals unable to pay for a private attorney often lack the capacity to protect themselves from exploitation and are often unable to effectively act in physical abuse and other family situations. Lack of after-school care/Not being able to find or afford after-school care The telephone and agency executive surveys ranked this problem area in the middle third of the problems surveyed. The community forums ranked it in the lower third . The lack of opportunities for children and youth may lead to delinquency, substance abuse, early child bearing, chronic unemployment, poverty and mental illness. Lack of opportunity for people to affect what happens in the community In the telephone surveys Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County responses ranked this problem in the middle third of the problems affecting the community. Detroit respondents rank this problem area in the upper third of the problems surveyed. It was ranked in the middle third of the problems surveyed in the community forums, however, Detroit forum participants ranked this problem area last. Agency executives ranked planning and coordination services in the middle third of the problems areas surveyed . The ability to affect what happens in the community relates to a variety of issues including housing, recreation, crime and neighborhood development. Lack of clean, safe, affordable housing/Not enough room in your house for all the people who live there Not all geographic areas are uniformly affected by the lack of clean, safe, affordable housing. Factors such as the relative age and condition of existing housing, the respondent's occupational status, income and number of dependents are also likely to influence the results. Telephone survey respondents ranked this area much lower than community forum participants and agency executives. Not knowing where to get help when you need it There appears to be a high degree of agreement among telephone survey r~ spondents in ranking "not knowing where to go to get help" in the upper third of a �Problems continued the household problems surveyed. The lower ranking of this problem area among community forum participants and agency e~ecuti~es may stem from a larger degree of familiarity on their part with the service delivery system . People not taking proper care of their own health or safety There is a lack of consensus among various respondents on the relative importance of this problem area. Michigan ranks first in death rates for several chronic d iseases. Three conditions-heart disease, cancer and stroke can be linked to preventable risk factors. Health promotion, prevention and education activities, and the proper care of one's health can help reduce premature death from preventable causes. Poor bus service Poor bus service was ranked as the number three community problem overall by respondents over 60 years of age. Community forum participants and agency executives ranked this problem area in the top third of the problems surveyed. The lack of transportation can be a barrier to securing needed services. Shortage of day care for young children/ Not being able to find or afford child care This problem area ranked in the middle third overall. The cost and the inability to access quality day care for children can be deterrents to employment and force some families to choose welfare over work. Families where parents are employed in low to moderate income jobs find that day care costs consume a relatively high percentage of their income. Shortage of recreational facillties or programs/ Not being able to find recreational activities for a household member Telephone survey respondents ranked this problem in the bottom third of the community survey, but in the middle third of household problems. Both problem statements ranked in the top third in the City of Detroit. Forum participants ranked this problem in the bottom third overall, but community forum participants in Wayne and Macomb counties ranked this problem in the middle third. More than half of the agency executives rated this problem as somewhat serious to very serious. The fact that residents of Detroit ranked this problem higher than others may stem from budget cuts, related recreation center closings and the high number of persons under 18 who live in Detroit and have need for these types of activities. The lack of sufficient or appropriate recreational opportunities for youth may result in delinquency, substance abuse, sexual experimentation and vandalism. Inadequate socialization and recreation opportunities may lead to social tsolation of the elderly, disabled, minorities and populations with special needs. Not being able to get services or other help for someone with a disabillty or serious illness Telephone survey respondents ranked this problem in the middle third of the household problems surveyed, as did community forum participants. Respite and/or 13 �Problems continued adult day care for persons with physical disabilities were ranked as somewhat serious problems by slightly less than two-thirds of the agency executives. Accessibility to and availability of affordable resources are key issues. Lack of door-todoor transportation and insufficient funding for services to persons with disabilities may result in further disability. The future impact of the "Americans with Disabilities Act" on persons with disabilities is yet to be determined. Not being able to get services or other help for an elder1y person Telephone survey respondents ranked this problem in the middle third of the household problems. The rating of the problem increased as the age of the respondents increased, with the problem ranking first with respondents age t1J and over. It was rated in the middle third of the problems surveyed in community forums, except in Macomb County where it was ranked in the bottom third. Agency executives did not agree on the rating of the problem area, with about one-third rating it as not very serious and another third rating it as somewhat serious. Acquiring services for the elderly impacts both elderly persons and their caregivers, who are often their adult children. As the number of persons over age 65 continues to increase, the demand for in-home services as alternatives to institutionalization are likely to increase. 14 As of February 1993 0 �wwws �With Special Thanks to Volunteer Leadership We gratefully acknowledge the time and energy involved in making this report possible. During the past year, the volunteers listed below have spent countless hours on the community needs assessment project. Community Needs Assessment Partnership Myron L. Liner, Ed.D. Vice President - Agency Relations United Way for Southeastern Michigan* Michael Martinez Director of Planning United Way of Oakland County* fdgar A. Scribner, Chairman President Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO Council Mariam C. Noland President Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan* ~amuel Chambers Jr. Director Michigan Department of Social Services - Wayne County W. Calvin Patterson Ill Executive Director McGregor Fund td Fleishmann Detroit Renaissance Inc. Robert L. Queller Vice President-Executive Director Citizens Research Council of Michigan Robert Guerrini Vice President, Business Services Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce Paul Hubbard President New Detroit Inc.* Gilbert Hudson President Hudson Webber Foundation* Gerald K. Smith Associate Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation* Robert W. Spencer President The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Paul Tait Deputy Executive Director Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Dr. James B. Kenney Pre~dent and CEO Greater Detrort• Area Health Council Glenn F. Kossick fxecutive Director Metro Health Foundation* Dr.lorry ledebur Duector ~enter for Urban Studies avne State University a Dr. James E. Weathers Executive Assistant to the Mayor City of Detroit Geneva Jones Williams President and CEO United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit Larry Ziff er Director of Planning Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit* *Financial contributors 15 �Volunteer Committees continued Community Needs Assessment Partnership Data Committee Paul Good, co-chair Research Director Citizens Research Council of Michigan Dr. Mary Sengstock, co-chair Professor of Sociology Wayne State University Paul Ballew Economist Economic Research Division Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Paul Moore Director of Operations Analysis Michigan Department of Social Services - Wayne County Neva Naham Program Director Survey and Evaluation Services Center for Urban Studies Wayne State University Mark Neithercut Director Michigan Metro Information Center Wayne State University Patricia C. Becker Senior Research Associate Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Dr. Juliette Okoti-Eboh Chief, Social Planning and Development Assistant Planning Department City of Detroit Abel Feinstein Economist Michigan Employment Security Commission Gary Petroni Director of Research Greater Detroit Area Health Council Lindson Feun, Ph.D. Consultant - Research and Evaluation Oakland Schools James B. Rogers Manager of Data Center Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Andrew Gatewood Director of Research United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit Ron Ropke Director of Data Services and Community Needs Assessment Partnership United Way for Southeastern Michigan Phyllis Johnson Associate Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation Vincent Kountz U.S. Bureau of the Census CAPP Winston Lang Director Human Rights Department City of Detroit Michael Martinez Director of Planning United Way of Oakland County 16 Wade Shull Economist Michigan Employment Security Commission Jack Steiner Research Director Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce Steve Van Der Ploeg Manager Economic Analysis Michigan Bell Telephone co. Horacio Vargas Jr. Assistant to the President New Detroit Inc. �Volunteer Committees continued community Needs Assessment Partnership communications Committee Jomes August, co-chair President ~tone, August, Baker Communications Companies Geneva Jones Williams, co-chair President and CEO United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit unda Clark ~upervisor, Public Access ~arden Cablevision Joe Cobb Regional Vice President Chilton Publishing Charlotte Dubin Communications Director Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Renee Farris Director, Community and Technical Assistance iew Detroit Inc. Michelle Hicks Agency Relations Associate United Way for Southeastern Michigan Jan Hubbard Marketing Communications Director nited Way of Oakland County Daphne Hughes News Manager WDIV, Channel 4 Gail A. Kaess Senior Research Analyst Wayne County Glenn F. Kossick Executive Director Metro Health Foundation Melissa Motschall Director, Communications Center for Urban Studies Wayne State University Georgella Muirhead Director of the Department of Public Information City of Detroit Tom Pride Associate Vice President-Communications Health Alliance Plan Alvina Ramsey Deputy Director of Community Funding and Technical Assistance New Detroit Inc. Donn Shelton Director of Communications Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Mary Solomon Smyka Assistant Director-Communications United Way for Southeastern Michigan Horacio Vargas, Jr. Assistant to the President New Detroit Inc. Patricia Williams-Taitt Communications Director Detroit COMPACT 17 �Volunteer Committees continued Community Needs Assessment Partnership Steering Committee Members Edgar A. Scribner, Chair President Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO Council W. Calvin Patterson Ill Executive Director McGregor Fund Paul Hubbard President New Detroit Inc. Dr. James E. 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