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In 1946, Viola Desmond was jailed in Nova Scotia, Canada, when she sat in the front of a theater instead of in the segregated “c

What were your favorite movies of 2011?

Released in movie theaters this past fall, The Way takes viewers down the ancient p

What Banner reviewers thought of some of the films of 2011.

CRWRC-Canada will receive more than $7 million by the Canadian government—if Canadian donors do their part.

For more than 30 years, dedicated West Michigan volunteers have delivered copies of Today devotional booklets.

Small Saugatuck CRC sets out to raise money for two goats and ends up with enough for 34.

New Life CRC focuses on building relationships.

Holland CRCs collect blankets for people living on the street in Benton Harbor.

Sunday school curriculum helps bring kids deeper into the Word.

Coach Terri Kaiser logs her 500th career win.

Through “99 Questions from Atheists,” a live online talk-radio program in Russia, both Christians and those who identify t

One of Calvin College’s Jubilee Fellows hopes to serve as a youth minister.

Last year, website traffic was at an all-time high for the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary.

A hospitable attitude toward science and faith is critical for a compelling Christian witness.

Is Santa Real?

Regarding “Why I Believe in Santa Claus” (December 2011): We told our sons the truth from the

To an older generation of Christians, cohabitation appears as a challenge to the dream of marriage.

Youth group at Southern Heights CRC in Kalamazoo finds ways to serve the community.

Sunday school students at Calvary CRC in Orange City raise money to ship grain bins.

Educating congregations about full inclusion of people who are gay and lesbian.

Pillar CRC hosted a community church service to celebrate the 200th birthday of Albertus Van Raalte.

A 'Grinch' story turns into one of faith and hope.

Petitions have no place in the church of Christ.