Synod delegates spent time in discussion and in prayer for reconciliation.

In press releases describing the planned changes, both schools reiterated their commitment to their Reformed Christian perspective and suggested the change in status would increase their reach.

This year’s young adult representatives at synod are impressed by the process.

Synod 2018 took steps to clarify rules for commissioned pastors in the Christian Reformed Church.

Synod 2018 (the annual assembly of the Christian Reformed Church) encouraged its congregations, regional assemblies, and appropriate agencies to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the historic and influential Synod of Dort in 2019.

Classis Atlantic Northeast and Classis Illiana, two regional groups of churches within the Christian Reformed Church, asked for $25,000 to assist immigrant churches to affiliate with the CRC. 

Chairperson Paul De Vries stressed for synod delegates that COD’s role is to follow synod’s instructions.

Synod 2018 (the annual assembly of the Christian Reformed Church) approved the transfer of three congregations from one classis (a regional assembly of congregations) to another.

In his address to Synod 2018, Steven Timmermans, executive director of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, urged delegates to adopt a hopeful view of what is “not our grandparents’ church.”

For the first time ever, delegates from the Reformed Church of America (RCA) and the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) gathered together in small groups to discuss and provide direction on four proposals to increase cooperation.

An envoy from the Netherlands wants to promote Dutch American heritage.

Peter Borgdorff loved the Lord, his family, the Christian Reformed Church, and the church worldwide. He died May 21 at age 78.

The synods of the Christian Reformed Church and the Reformed Church in America joined in worship on Sunday night.

The synods of the Reformed Church in America and the Christian Reformed Church in North America celebrated their increasing cooperation and collaboration.

This year’s officers are younger and have less synod experience. 

One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all. That was the message of the worship service that opened the synods of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) and the Reformed Church in America (RCA)

Students from South Christian High School in Grand Rapids, Mich., created portraits of Byron Center Manor residents, leaving a lasting impression on artists and subjects.

Two members of Valley Christian Reformed Church in Binghamton, N.Y., were surprised to be in the national spotlight this spring.

About 40 people gathered for a 3-day conference focused on encouraging, strengthening and equipping campus ministers in the U.S. and Canada.

Following the publishing of newspaper articles describing a changed atmosphere at the Edmonton, Alta., Christian university, the institution responded to concerned church councils.

Restless Michigan State University students preparing for finals, find support and a hearty middle-of-the-night breakfast at River Terrace Christian Reformed Church.

For women and children in need of housing, Roseland Christian Ministries has become a source of shelter, recreation, and spiritual life, in the year since its shelter opened.

This congregation of more than 300 has been creating ‘family’ through intergenerational study for over a decade.