10+ hour, 3+ min ago  (122+ words) The Banner Synod 2026 Recap: Thursday Deliberations Host Lora Copley, The Banner's editor-in-chief, discusses synod's last day of deliberations with Sarah Zylstra, a member of New City Church (Kansas City, Mo.) and Derek Buikema, pastor of Orland Park CRC (Orland Park,…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (372+ words) Synod 2026 accepted a review of the work of World Renew, part of a rotating evaluation schedule of Christian Reformed agencies adopted by Synod 2025. Synod recommitted to its covenantal relationship with the relief and development agency and encouraged congregations to create…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago  (261+ words) Prog rock outfit Big Big Train releases their 18th album, inspired by a woodcutting artist's work. Woodcut by Big Big Train The members of Big Big Train were inspired by seeing woodcuts on a visit to the Munch museum while on…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago  (745+ words) The invitation floated into my social media inbox, evoking the same feelings as beautifully inked, ribbon-tied stationery. Titled The Aunties + Maddie, the invitation came from my almost 12-year-old niece, Maddie, who lives across the country; she had created a chat…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago  (452+ words) How can we live as people of hope in the midst of unmet longings, unanswered prayers, and seemingly unresolvable pain? Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness by Hannah Miller King In Feasting on Hope, author…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago  (238+ words) First Christian Reformed Church in Everett, Wash. , hosted the 100th anniversary celebration for Everett (Wash.) Christian School on May 15, the culmination of a year of special events. Melissa Patton, secretary of the Everett Christian School board and on the centennial committee,…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago  (321+ words) Young Andrew loves flowers and growing things, but when he looks at the gardens in his neighborhood, he's astounded at how big they are. At first, he's overwhelmed, but then he makes a decision. He will make a garden in…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (341+ words) Synod 2026 reviewed some changes to rules that govern how the annual synod operates and chose to keep the recent practice of having a parliamentarian. Synod 2026 Makes Changes to Synodical Operation Synod 2026 approved several changes to how the annual synod of…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (776+ words) Following passionate speeches from the floor, Synod 2026 voted to leave the World Communion of Reformed Churches, an ecumenical organization the CRC has belonged to since its founding in 2010. Delegates to synod expressed concern over some of the organization's statements on…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (348+ words) Brandon Haan, Classis Grandville, approved. "I think CU has done a good job to adhere to synod's guidelines. Last year's synod said "good job," he said. "How many synods are we going to keep challenging what the university is doing?...