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How Christians should regard same-sex marriage is a significant conversation for the CRCNA, and it is a conversation with a lot of history already. Here I share some of that history.
As we enter the decade of the new “roaring 20’s” many new words will find currency in our society. This piece looks at wokeness, virtue signalling, and intersectionality.
Were you at Inspire 2019? If so, what three words would you use to describe the event?
Tongue in cheek, I ask: Are pastors looking to ease up on the duties of their vocation? Are we drifting away from the faith of our fathers?
I've noted that the hotels have 2 beds. I would like to share a room and split the cost. Let me know if interested!
How will delegates to Synod 2019 theologically deliberate on overture #6?
The Agenda for Synod 2019 contains a well thought out proposal for reimagining ministry shares. A wider discussion via this forum will help many members to better understand what is being proposed starting in 2020.
In an article in World Magazine, Scott Allen examines what he thinks is a repeat of the social gospel movement in the 1920s.
Is our Christian Unity to be found in Gospel or prudential political commitment?
Are you a deacon attending Synod this year? We'd love to hear from you!
If Graham is the model of political correctness, then I say to CRC clergy and members, "Say whatever you want. It is ok." Right?
This past week (May 29) Franklin Graham was in Fresno, CA, conducting a so-called prayer rally. He urged Christians to pray for politicians. But he became political when he said California was in trouble.
This post offers a link to four articles by Canadian writers on the upcoming synod of the CRCNA. The post also includes a conversation between Rev. Paul VanderKlay and Rev. Andrew Beunk.
I invite your feedback and discussion on the important topic of church life with regards to public life and engagement. Please read the letter below, sent by the Board of Kanata Community CRC.
This Open Letter suggests that closing the Office of Social Justice misses the mark. What divides us is not the channels by which the denomination speaks to government and addresses politics. No, we divide on topics and what should be said.
Sometimes people joke that watching Synod via the live stream is like watching a sporting event without the commentators. In the spirit of that, I created a post-game show for Synod 2017. I'd love to hear what you think.
Today is the deadline for overtures and communications to Synod 2017. Did your or your church submit something?
The Christmas edition of The Banner was in my mail slot this morning. One of the items that immediately struck me was the complexity of our ministries.
Some of synod's language was beyond my interpretation. Is this a generational thing?
During today’s morning session, a delegate stood up and voiced his concerns on the length of reports and amount of reading required to prepare for synod. Should his concern be addressed?
The first day of synod can be a lot to process! For that reason, we’d love to hear some of your first impressions on opening worship, the election of officers, and more.
As I'm going through the Agenda for Synod 2016, I found the report from the Liturgical Forms Committee is worth our attention. And I'm left wondering. . . what does it mean for belonging in the church?
As delegates, committee members, and the church as a whole prepare to discuss the topic of same-sex marriage, let’s share our short and simple three-word prayers.
We owe it to ourselves to listen to what the Doctrine of Discovery Task Force has to tell us. Does all of this make you feel uncomfortable?
Synod 2015 voted to bring back women advisers when the number of women at synod is fewer than 25. Why is this still a challenge in the CRC?