Christian Reformed Church

Friday, Mar. 15, was the deadline for agenda materials to be submitted for Synod 2024. There are 46 new overtures and 26 communications.

Participants at a Global Coffee Break retreat
What does it mean to be “Favored”? Women across North America explored this question during retreats hosted by Global Coffee Break.

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Calvin University is bringing back its theater minor and music education program, and is making improvements to arts facilities, curricula, and student opportunities.

Photo: The Banner
Engaging Scripture is a collection of previously published Banner articles about the Bible, designed to help Christians dive deeper into the Bible.

Congregations and classes are asked to review the Church Order Review Task Force report, which will be presented to Synod 2024 for discussion and decision.

While in Beijing last October, Jerry An took this photo of LED lights on a mountain near Beijing. Today he uses it as a reminder to pray for the church in China, that they will “let their light shine” despite government restrictions. ReFrame Ministries
ReFrame Ministries hosted an online update event recently about work happening in their Chinese ministry.

Register now for the 2024 Festival of Faith & Writing, which kicks off in-person April 11 after a long hiatus since 2018.

Photo Caption World Renew is working with local partners and community members to address deforestation in Malawi.
Deforestation is one of the major causes of flooding and food insecurity in parts of Malawi. World Renew is helping communities to respond.

Atie Ott Photo: Anita Brinkman
Almost 70 people gathered in Waterloo, Ont., for an inter-classis day of learning and connecting around topics of abuse prevention and response.

Working in the therapy center kitchen allowed Csaba to reflect on his life while preparing meals for others. Photo: Resonate Global Mission
The Resonate partner Ózd Therapy Center ministers with Romanian people seeking help with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions.

Rev. Albert Postma (right) with Adrian Jacobs at the Canadian National Gathering in 2023.
The Canada Ministry Board of the CRCNA is pleased to announce the hiring of Rev. Albert Postma as executive director-Canada.

Over the next 18 months, 10 events will be held in various locations with an emphasis on storytelling and church renewal.

The Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met via video conference Feb. 14-16, 2024.

Following allegations of inappropriate communication, Dr. Wiebe Boer, president of Calvin University, has resigned from his role.

Gaur (center) is a leader with Momentum Campus Ministry.
Gaur works with Momentum Campus Ministries to witness to the growing Indian population on campus.

Fifty-five young adults from across Ontario gathered in Woodstock on Jan. 19 for the annual Young Adults Winter Retreat.

The sanctuary at Calvin CRC
Since 2021, St. Luke AME Zion Church has been sharing Calvin CRC’s sanctuary in Grand Rapids, Mich. The two congregations have even started joint services.

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship held a Symposium on Worship from February 7-9, 2024. Photo: Steven Herppich Photography
Bookended by powerful prayers of confession and lament, the 2024 Symposium on Worship took place Feb. 7-9 on the campus of Calvin University.

Mike White
Mike White has joined World Renew’s Global Executive Team as chief marketing and philanthropy officer.

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The Calvin University community is grieving the loss of Rhae Ann Booker and Edna Greenway.