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The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has named Geena DeWeerd as its new director of communications. In this role, DeWeerd will oversee the denomination’s communications staff and work across the agency communications teams of Thrive, Resonate, and ReFrame. “The CRCNA is an organization with a lot of important ministry priorities in the communications and marketing space. We believe Geena is well equipped for this role and will bring a breadth of experience, both professionally and as a devoted member of the CRCNA,” said Brian Geers, director of Resonate’s marketing and communications team, who has also been serving as the denomination’s interim communications director. Professional Background DeWeerd brings 10 years of experience in communications and public relations. Most recently...

When delegates gathered for the Classis Lake Superior meeting in September, their agenda included an outing that took them beyond the meeting room and into the heart of urban Indigenous ministry. Nearly 30 delegates and guests visited the Indigenous Family Centre (IFC) in the North End of Winnipeg, Man., for a guided tour, a shared meal, and an eye-opening conversation about reconciliation, community, and ministry on the ground. The visit marked the first time a classis group officially toured the facility. Shannon Perez, director of the Indigenous Family Centre, admitted that the high level of interest took her by surprise. “I wasn’t expecting that many people,” Perez said. “I was thinking it would be about 10 people for the first...

What does it mean to be Reformed? To answer that question, would you highlight key teachings such as the centrality of Scripture, covenant theology, and the sovereignty of God? Would you try to trace the history of Reformed individuals and churches from the 16th century onward? Would you look to confessional documents and catechisms, or perhaps highlight the contributions of Reformed Christians within their local communities? Would you focus on Western Europe and North America or perhaps bring in the experiences of Reformed Christians around the world? Whether you are exploring Reformed Christianity for the first time or looking more deeply into a familiar tradition, a new collection of essays from the faculty at Calvin Theological Seminary invites readers to...

Being exposed to new cultures can often prompt people to gain new perspectives. For example, many people find that after traveling abroad or living for a while in a culture that is different from their own, they return to their home culture and notice peculiarities they hadn’t seen before. They might question how or why their home culture does certain things, or they may find they have gained a greater appreciation for their own culture’s familiar ways. People coming into the Christian Reformed Church in North America from other faith traditions have noted they appreciate some things about the CRC ‘culture’ that lifelong members might take for granted. We spoke with some students at Calvin Theological Seminary whose journeys have...

The World Council of Churches (WCC) sent a congratulatory message to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I upon the 35th anniversary of his enthronement.

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, on 19 October, released a statement condemning an attack carried out on 17 October by masked settlers in Taybeh against local residents during the olive harvest, and against the foreign guests.

The right to riot?

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has published a French translation of HIV and Mental Health: What Can the Church Do? by Dr Sue Parry. VIH et santé mentale: Quel est le rôle de l’Église? follows the English edition published earlier in 2026 and is available as an eBook.

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of a special consultation focused on the Spanish translation of John Wesley’s works. Scholars are celebrating that milestone by publishing an upcoming volume of selected writings.