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In this first episode of The Banner Synod Recap, host Lora Copley talks with guest Nate Van Denend about the officers chosen for the Christian Reformed Church’s Synod 2026, what the officers’ roles are, and what to look forward to at this year’s annual gathering.
Gaudi: God's Architect
By Peter StanfordREAD MOREThe cathedral blessed and inaugurated its tallest tower June 10, marking 100 years after Gaudí’s death.
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Based on the bestselling book by Shelby Van Pelt comes the movie about Tova, a widow who forms an unlikely friendship with the curmudgeonly Marcellus—a giant Pacific octopus that lives at the aquarium where she works.
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Foster curiosity, creativity, outdoor adventures, and faith with God of Wonders—a beautiful picture book filled with wonders of the sea, sand, and sky.
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Jerry Dykstra, who lived, worked, and served in lay ministry in Arizona after leaving CRC denominational leadership in 2011, died April 27. He was 76.
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The world does not need more Christians who blend in so completely that there is no visible difference.
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I’m speaking of the work of Marlene Veenstra, who had a song in her head one day and decided to put the words of our Reformed heritage to music.
All Booked Up
By Melody CarlsonREAD MOREWhen preserving precious memories means welcoming unexpected changes, Riva finds that her heart has room for so much more than she imagined.
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The best guide for our prayers is 1 Timothy 2:1-4.
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It wasn’t green pastures or quiet waters, but it worked.
Faith Takes the Train
By Kesi Augustine. Illustrated by MokshiniREAD MOREFollow Faith on a joyful journey on a New York City train, where she learns a delicious lesson about courage and being kind.
The Me That Remains
By Amy GrantREAD MOREBeloved Christian singer Amy Grant releases her first new album in 13 years, following heart surgery and a head injury.
Sarang Saves the School
By Korena Di Roma Howley. Illustrated by Joowon OhREAD MOREInspired by true events in South Korea, this tender and tenacious tale of women overcoming educational barriers—at any age—proves that it’s never too late to fulfill a dream.
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Pastor and chaplain Peter W. De Bruyne, who ministered to congregations in Alberta, B.C.; Saskatchewan; and Ontario, died May 11 at age 93.
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The Christian humanitarian relief organization airlifted an Ebola treatment unit to the DRC at the end of May in response to the outbreak of the deadly disease.
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As a CRCNA church planter from 1984 to 2014, my colleagues and I asked the same question a thousand times: What went wrong that our churches failed to grow?
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With a theme of “Foundation to Future,” the Christian Reformed Church in North America’s fourth Canadian National Gathering came on the 10-year anniversary of the first.
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CRC ministries share stories that demonstrate the joy flowing in and around the communities they serve.
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Human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing global crime.
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A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God’s promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
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If you have been around the Christian Reformed Church for many years you likely are familiar with it. Yet how much do you really know?
Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp
By Minoru Tonai and Jolene Gutierrez. Illustrated by Chris SasakiREAD MOREA powerful, emotional, and ultimately uplifting picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II.
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Jay Kelly offers a story on fame, middle age, and being human.