Reformed Church in America (RCA)
The Reformed Church in America (RCA) is a fellowship of congregations called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world. http://www.rca.org
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Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
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800-968-3943
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Reformed Church in America (RCA)

 
Reformed Church in America (RCA)
Mark Putnam will become president of Central College in Pella, Iowa, in July, following the June retirement of current president David Roe. “We are pleased to welcome Central College’s 21st president Dr. Ma...
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Community Church of High Falls in High Falls, New York, is one of five churches that support Rondout Valley Food Pantry, which operates out of Christ the King Episcopal Church and serves needy families in the towns of Kerhonkson, Rosendale, Accord, and Marbletown...
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Larry Dougherty, a retired RCA pastor, died November 10. He was 69 years old. Larry and his wife, Ramona, served Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, Illinois. Condolences may be sent to Ramona Dougherty at 1872 Goose Lake Circle, North Liberty, IA 52317-4706.
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On Sunday, November 15, Faith Reformed Church in Zeeland, Michigan, held a Celebration Sunday with the dual purpose of looking back on successful ministry opportunities and looking forward to a new sermon series that will begin in January...
Karen Kennedy Thoms
Karen Kennedy Thoms
Encouraging things happening in your community. Thanks for sharing!
November 17 at 3:57pm
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(from Sherri Meyer-Veen) The vast majority of advertising is lost on me. If I had not lived in Southern California for a time, where unfortunately news about "stars" IS the news, I would hardly know a "famous" name and am always clueless when it comes to what movies are playing...
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By Wes Granberg-Michaelson I've just returned from the Global Christian Forum (GCF) committee meeting in London. This committee is made up of 22 people who believe deeply in the calling to Christian unity...
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Beverly Stroebel, a member of Christ Community Church (RCA) in Carmichael, California, recently published a book entitled Full Sail: A 21st Century Spiritual Cruise on Board the Mayflower. The book takes readers back in time to journey to America aboard the Mayflower...
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David Landegent, pastor of Central Park Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan, was named the winner of the justice congregational song contest cosponsored by the CRC Office of Social Justice, Reformed Worship magazine, and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship...
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(from Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell) Yesterday my wife, Sophie, was naturalized as a US citizen. After 30 years in this country and 27 years of marriage, she felt it was about time. The ceremony and the people were full of interesting details...
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by Wes Granberg-MichaelsonI was ordained as a minister of Word and sacrament in the RCA by the Classis of Holland in 1984 as a specialized minister. My wife, Karin, and I had begun the New Creation Institute in Missoula, Montana, and we were also working as consultants to the U.S...
Douglas Shepler
Douglas Shepler
And of what benefit is this to the church????? Wes, please get a journal! I feel like this reading this type online entry is pseudo-voyeurism.
November 14 at 7:44am
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(from Kevin DeYoung) Try arguing with left-leaning Christians about homosexuality and within the first five minutes someone will throw divorce and remarriage in your face...
Derek Dokter
Derek Dokter
this makes sevearl good points, he is right that we cannot have this discussion without it degenerating into an ugly fight....so maybe we try to answer the question of how to discuss with respect and love.....and then try to answer these hard questions once and for all...
November 12 at 9:58am
Douglas Shepler
Douglas Shepler
Someday we'll be able to carry on a dialog in this denomination and NOT premise our comments with labels of our opponents before we even start! But not today. How terribly sad.
November 12 at 2:10pm
Tom Merchant
Tom Merchant
The problem with the whole homosexuality debate isn't really over homosexuality, it is over the authority of Scripture. Divorce is a sin. As a divorced person, I have sinned. At the same time I also know what Matthew 12:31 and Mark 3:29 say. I have repented of my sin in divorcing my first wife and I have received forgivenss of that sin. I have been blessed to have been married for 21 years to my second wife. If we don't acknowledge our sin, we can't be forgiven.
November 13 at 2:09pm
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by Wes Granberg-MichaelsonHere's how I define the missional church: A missional church places its commitment to join in God's mission in the world at the heart of its life and identity...
Chris Hall
Chris Hall
We certainly need our local RCA congregations to become missional. Good examples abound. Mars Hill in Seattle does a great job leading the way. Let's start engaging people where they are with the wonderful news of the gospel and our great God. http://theresurgence.com/missional-ecclesiology-work-of-missional-church
November 12 at 7:57pm
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Reformed Church in America (RCA) Reflections on Our Walk by Wes Granberg-Michaelson: Defining a missional church and seeing how that works in the life of a congregation.

Source: www.rca.org
Here's how I define the missional church: A missional church places its commitment to join in God's mission in the world at the heart of its life and identity.
Douglas Shepler
Douglas Shepler
Good stuff - just wish Wes wasn't the one writing this stuff every time. It's not all a bout one man - it's gotta be a communal thing. Will someone please tell Wes that other people besides him should be saying these things!!!!
November 12 at 2:05pm
Rick DeBruyne
Rick DeBruyne
Appreciate your reflections Wes. Sounds like good stuff at Trinity. Thanks for taking time to share what's happening around our denomination and in your world.
November 12 at 8:38pm
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Reformed Church in America (RCA) Advent e-cards and children's bulletins (for all four weeks of Advent, plus Christmas Eve, are now available.

Source: www.rca.org
Discipleship in the RCA is the practice of following Jesus Christ, becoming more like him in all we think, say, and do, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the very presence of Christ in a lost and broken world so loved by God.
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Reformed Church in America (RCA) Happy Veterans Day and kudos to all the RCA Chaplains who serve in the military.

November 11 at 8:12am via Selective Twitter Status
Joanna Mandell Tipple
Joanna Mandell Tipple
Did you know that Protestant chaplains can only be commissioned up until age 40 w/waivers up until age 42 - but if you are a Catholic priest - they will grant waivers up until age 60? So, if you feel called to this - don't waver! Blessings on all who serve.
November 11 at 2:19pm