MyCRC

myCRC is a unique effort to capture stories, experiences, and perspectives on being CRC.

We invite you to answer the five questions below to share your chapter of our collective story. To add your voice to a chorus of voices expressing what it means to be Christian Reformed.

You may answer all of the questions, or just some of them. You may write a little, or you may write a lot. It's up to you. By sharing each of our perspectives, we hope to learn more about each other and about our collective identity as a denomination.

Question 1: Tell your story of why you're Christian Reformed. If you were born into the CRC, what keeps you here?

myCRC from Karl Westerhof:

I was born and raised in the CRC in Holland MI. I caught my first glimpse of what the church is really all about when I was 18 and went on a summer mission assignment to Harlem, NY in '61. All through high school and college I thought I was on my way to the ministry, but the further along I went, the more doubts I had about that vocation. I did a two year seminary internship in the city in the midst of the racial crises of the late 60s, and then just dropped out rather than finishing seminary. I wanted to put distance between me and most of the rest of my life including church. So we went to a cabin in the... See more answers and share yours

Question 2: What do you love about your local Christian Reformed church?

myCRC from Wendy de Jong:

Ah, so many things. I love the way we use and value all the creative arts in worship. I love that we put a lot of store in treating each other with respect and hanging on to each other. I love the incredible freedom we have to try new things - new songs, dramas, videos, whatever, and if things don't go exactly as planned or hoped, the acceptance and level of forgiveness is pretty amazing. See more answers and share yours

Question 3: Which CRC beliefs or practices do you especially treasure?

myCRC from Graham Seel:

God's covenant faithfulness, and His decision to make us in His image and then stick with this plan to build His Kingdom through His people, despite all our best efforts to put Him off! See more answers and share yours

Question 4: Is being part of a denomination important? Why or why not?

myCRC from Wendy de Jong:

Yes. Along with so many things in our transient, cyber-spaced world, a denomination gives one roots, and a sense of belonging. It may be going against the grain of our society, but it's good for people to have a place to belong. See more answers and share yours

Question 5: What comes to mind when you hear the word “Reformed”?

myCRC from Karl Westerhof:

The sovereignty of God and the rule of Jesus Christ over every square inch of creation. The attempt to live that out as thoroughly and as comprehensively as possible at the individual and corporate levels. See more answers and share yours

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