James K. A. Smith’s book was listed on CT’s 2015 Book Awards.
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In Memoriam: Rev. John M. Hofman
September 1924 – December 2014Runners and walkers pray their way around the church’s neighborhood.
Newton CRC gives away laundry detergent and bathroom tissue.
GEMS girls club at Good News Chapel purchases supplies for local shelter.
First CRC in Fulton once again has the pieces of a communion set dating back to 1886.
Hope CRC in Grandville displays 35 decorated Christmas trees next to the church.
The Village Church in Thorold, Ontario, celebrates Christmas with an outdoor carol sing.
Executive Director Timmermans frames events in the light of Advent.
Tillsonburg CRC partners with Mt. Elgin United Church to raise about $75,000.
James Payton’s book A Patristic Treasury recently took first place at the 2014 World Guild awards.
Peter VanderZaag’s work in potato production improved yields in China
Layne Kilbreath’s role is to bring a fresh perspective to foundational faith programs, ease teacher load.
Immanuel CRC in Hudsonville celebrates milestones reached by Ella Hoezee, Henrietta Meinema, and Lula Ringerwole.
In Memoriam: Rev. Willis De Boer
April, 18, 1923 - November 12, 2014Katherine Gilbert and her dad, Mark, spent two years on the science project.
Ecumenical work still going after losing government funding.
Ministry to Seafarers distributes more than 1,500 parcels each year.
Open Door Project brings hope and community to people released from prison.
Music helps connect Talbot Street CRC in London with its street-level ministry and the community.
The four final teams were all from Christian high schools.
It was the first ever state title for the school’s boys’ soccer team.
For members of Trinity CRC in St. Louis, the events of Ferguson were very close to home.