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Some delegates to synod (the annual meeting of the Christian Reformed Church) feel the need to speak to every issue.

In a discussion that started with many references to the Holy Spirit at work, Synod 2006 adopted a compromise about women in ecclesiastic

Last month Peter Borgdorff wrote his “swan song”—his last “Dear Reader” column.

Synod 2006 authorized the CRC’s Interchurch Relations Committee to formally study the Belhar Confession to see if it is applicable

Synod 2006 completed the work of a previous synod in ending the Christian Reformed Church’s condemnation of the Roman Catholic Mass

Synod 2006 broadened the category of “hardship” for churches in reporting their membership count.

The Judicial Code Committee of the denomination reported to synod that it did not conduct a hearing in the matter of a man from Colorado

Synod 2006 said that baptized children are part of God’s family and should be invited to partake in the Lord’s Supper with th

My husband was to fly in that night. No problem. I’d gladly meet him after a week’s separation.

Synod 2006 put an end to the debate that occurs nearly every year as to whether candidates for the ministry should be approved individua

The 50th anniversary of the purchase of the Knollcrest Campus as home for Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary was celebrated b

Most people are interested in their origins. Some who are adopted will go to great lengths to discover the identity of their parents.

One day, when saints from every tribe and language and people and nation gather at the throne of the Lamb, a saint from the Middle East m

In the May issue of The Banner we introduced you to Mariama Baylo Balde, who suffered from a disfiguring tumor in her mouth and

Synod 2006 saw the unveiling of a painting commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Christian Reformed Church, which will take place i

Synod 2006 approved 34 candidates for the ministry of the Word. They are now eligible for ministry in the Christian Reformed Church.

You don’t feel dizzy. You don’t see a line moving. Yet the earth moves in several ways.

Gardening

The Fragrance of God

by Vigen Guroian

Orland Park (Ill.) Christian Reformed Church was the place to be Feb. 11 for 158 girls and 122 mothers and grandmothers.

Some people have furniture they no longer want or need, while others find it difficult to afford basic home furnishings.

1919 – 2006

From First Christian Reformed Church of Barrie, Ontario, to Rev. Richard Vanderwal of Second CRC, Fremont, Mich.

[From the February 2004 Banner.]