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Gusting winds of suspicion threaten improving conditions.

The task of the institutional church is to proclaim the gospel in all its fullness.

Giving isn’t the only way to show love.

From 2007-2011, Katherine Boo documented the lives of people living in Annawadi...

The Synod 2012 news team provided coverage via news releases, webcast, Twitter, Facebook, and stories on both The Banner’s website and the main CRCNA website.

Not everything at synod is serious stuff.

Five cousins attended Synod 2012.

Four bikers roared into Synod 2012 with their anti-pornography message.

The church lacks consensus about the role of the church as institute vs. organism.

CH (CPT) Richard Hill of the 82nd Airborne Division watches Synod 2012 from Ghazni Province.

Delegates recognize near consensus by scientists that climate change poses serious threat.

Synod created a new category called “Ecumenical Faith Declarations” for the Belhar Confession.

From a change to the CRC’s charter to the discussion about the Belhar, much has happened in the past five years.

Synod’s Poet Laureate, elder Rod Hugen, provides lunchtime laughter.

Synod’s Youngest and Oldest Delegates

Synod 2012 reinstates a requirement that Synod 2011 had inadvertently removed from the Church Order.

Revs. William Koopmans and Peter Borgdorff were thanked for their work for the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee and the Belhar Confession.

Synod says pastors should not lead ceremonies of infant dedication.

Lift Up Your Hearts: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs will be released in June 2013.

College has remained true to its history and mission during Byker’s 17-year tenure.

Rev. Thomas DeVries tells synod about RCA and CRC efforts to plant churches in impoverished neighborhoods.