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Stories from people, congregations and ministries of the CRCNA, reported by The Banner's news editor and a team of regular correspondents and Church Worldwide news from the Religion News Service. Send news tips to news@thebanner.org.
- October 30, 1924 – April 25, 2013
IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Herman Hoekstra
June 11, 1919 – May 19, 2013Nicole Michmerhuizen of Holland wins championship at the NCAA’s Outdoor Track & Field event.
Biennial Coffee Beak conference in Ontario draws 750 women.
Pastor Chris Pedersen sits down with secular humanist Michael Jacobsen as part of “Interview an Atheist” project.
A team of four from Alberta traveled to Cuba earlier this year.
IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Kyu Sik Hong
1940 – 2012A panel discussion in Hamilton, Ontario, generates ideas.
High school art project gains attention on a New York Facebook page.
IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Norman Haan
March 10, 1930 – April 20, 2013One in four Canadians report they have no religious affiliation.
More than 280 congregations sang “In Christ Alone” on Sunday in solidarity with Ancaster (Ont.) CRC.
All Ontario youth group lives up to a challenge from last year’s convention.
Margaret Kromminga of Grand Rapids won the Mansbridge internship.
Harro Van Brummelen was recognized by his fellow deans for his work in education.
Maitland River Community CRC starts Adopt-a-Street prayer initiative in Wingham.
Twelfth Avenue CRC in Jenison offers seminar for teens on safe use of social media.
Teens from three Washington youth groups plan a joint retreat.
IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Harold De Groot
October 20, 1928 – March 2, 2013