Runners from five states and one Canadian province came to Chicago’s Soldier Field in support of CRWRC’s Free a Family program.

Two women in Athens began a campaign after the death of a family friend.

Flocks of pink flamingos turned up all over Grand Haven, Mich.

A deacon in Thunder Bay, Ontario, signed the Covenant for Officerbearers a week after its adoption by Synod 2012.

Dan Groenendyk was honored for service to the Coast Guard Academy.

Unity Christian High in Hudsonville, Mich., wins its seventh title in eight years.

Church plants Mosaic and The Table helped at Bellingham’s largest event.

Five languages were spoken at Calvary CRC’s Pentecost service.

Gusting winds of suspicion threaten improving conditions.

The Synod 2012 news team provided coverage via news releases, webcast, Twitter, Facebook, and stories on both The Banner’s website and the main CRCNA website.

Not everything at synod is serious stuff.

Five cousins attended Synod 2012.

Four bikers roared into Synod 2012 with their anti-pornography message.

The church lacks consensus about the role of the church as institute vs. organism.

CH (CPT) Richard Hill of the 82nd Airborne Division watches Synod 2012 from Ghazni Province.

Delegates recognize near consensus by scientists that climate change poses serious threat.

Synod created a new category called “Ecumenical Faith Declarations” for the Belhar Confession.