Ora et labora. In two trips during 2026, members of Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, Calif., embraced this centuries-old credo: pray and work.

A landmark in the Vancouver, B.C., Eastside, First CRC’s many connections marked its 100 years of history, while recognizing its likely conclusion as a congregation of the CRC.

Refreshed mandates, worked on over the past eight months with the input of ministry staff, have been adopted for Indigenous Ministry, Intercultural Ministry, and the Centre for Public Dialogue in Canada.

The U.S. and Canadian boards of the Christian Reformed media ministry have given the OK to investigate the merits and implications of bringing ReFrame into the CRC’s corporate structure.

The Council of Delegates October agenda included ratifying the appointment of Geena DeWeerd as communications director, following up on synod requests, and many other items.

Reflecting an expanded community of professional Christian writers, publishers, and content creators in its membership, the Evangelical Press Association narrowly approved the new board-recommended name.

While hosting “Wisdom in the Age of AI,” Calvin University announced its new Center for Faith and Technology—“There is a profound hunger … to engage this topic through a Christian lens.”

The Sewing Sisters of Lucas Christian Reformed Church in McBain, Mich., supply Project Canefire and other ministries with upcycled dresses to distribute on mission trips.

Appointed in 2022 as president of Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ont., David Zietsma officially begins his second term in May 2027.

Congregational care at Tapestry Church in Richmond, B.C., includes an annual pre-Thanksgiving get-together reminding guests how deeply God loves them.

Amid surging kidnappings and attacks on communities and places of worship, faith leaders are forming partnerships aimed at countering religious division and building peace.

Potential neighbors first said ‘no thanks’ to a church moving in, but Mission Church’s community participation in Tucson, Ariz., has created opportunities to develop trust.

The CRCNA’s 10-year strategic plan implementation team is in place and members have been appointed to a committee and task force to study Christian nationalism and classis restructuring.

When a city-run farmer’s market outgrew its municipal parking lot, Elmhurst (Ill.) Christian Reformed Church stepped in to host the weekly community event.

With a focus on multiplying disciples as part of the CRC’s 10-year growth commitment, more are turning to one-on-one mentoring to prepare young people for profession of faith.

A historic church building owned by LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, destroyed by fire Aug. 26, had been earmarked for a community center.

In the 2026 denominational survey, terms selected by at least 30% of survey respondents included Christ-centered, Scripture-centered, Conservative, and Faith formation for all ages.

In Munster, Ind., and St. Catharines, Ont., Christian Reformed congregations host chainsaw sharpening and a community BBQ in support of neighbors impacted by storms and flooding.

Gateway Community Christian Reformed Church in Abbotsford, B.C., joined a roster of 14 teams for a summertime “Battle of the Churches” hockey tournament.

Remembered for his hospitality and integrity, Elzo Tenyenhuis had a strong faith in Jesus and zeal for the gospel. He died July 2, at age 70, following an April diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

A humble man of quiet strength, Roger Kramer enjoyed creating joy around him with his wit and playful pranks. He died July 15, at age 82.

At a gathering in Nashville, scholars looked at the theology, money, and music reshaping how some Americans worship and experience God.

Connect Church in Pella, Iowa, celebrated 160 years of ministry Aug. 2, welcoming Banner editor Lora Copley to honor the magazine’s own 160th anniversary.