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The Faith Communities Today survey found that half of America’s congregations had 65 or fewer people in attendance on any given weekend, a drop from a median attendance level of 137 people in 2000.

In Sioux County, Iowa, a community group of librarians sponsored a panel discussion on vaccinations. They invited a pastor and two professors to participate.

The Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates anticipates returning to in-person, cross border meetings in 2022, necessitating a discussion about how to mitigate potential transmission of the still-circulating coronavirus.

Using funds from its reserves, Resonate Global Mission has established a designated fund to cover costs and support for victims related to allegations of abuse.

A budget deficit of $1.5 million to fund Christian Reformed shared ministry required the denomination’s governance board to review planned strategies to overcome it.

A committee tasked with making design changes to the upcoming synod got a green-light for most of its proposals but is urged to keep technology to a minimum.

The Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates’ October meeting included planning for upcoming synods, setting policies for in-person meetings, dealing with revenue shortfalls, and more.

Around the world, people in different cultures are reimagining church in different ways.

Issues of same-sex marriage and church discipline generated passionate discussion in the CRC's Council of Delegates over the normally routine choice of the host church of Synod 2023.

Accepting two of its Vision 2020 team’s recommendations, the Reformed Church in America’s General Synod voted to establish a restructuring team and to ensure departing churches can leave with their assets.

Seeking a fresh start, a nurse practitioner moves from Los Angeles to a remote Northern California town and is surprised by what—and who—she finds.

A picture book about immigration, Watch Me is based on the author's father's own story.

The much anticipated full-length debut record of the sibling trio Cain spells joy and celebration.

Your guide to the history and development of Canadian ministry in the Christian Reformed Church.

For many years, I’ve tried to fit into other congregations, looking to serve as well as be served. I have cerebral palsy, which affects my movement and speech.

A special reading section rounds up a dozen books to read during the festive days ahead.

We must first remember that what is done with the bodies of Christians doesn’t decide their everlasting destiny.

A teacher, preacher, and loyal friend, David Doyle died Sept. 5.

A man of deep faith, intensity, and passion, Martin Geleynse dedicated his life to testifying to the love and faithfulness of God. He died Oct. 1 in Clinton, Ont.

An eye-opening anthology from the bestselling editor of Histories of Nations explores how people around the globe have suffered and survived during plague and pandemic, from the ancient world to the present.

Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises.

A young girl must find a way to help her family survive in a desolate and impoverished Bolivian silver mining community in this eye-opening tale of resilience.