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Church Unity 500 Years after the Reformation

One delegate’s experience at the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ 2017 General Council.

BRIEFLY

A look at life in the RCA.

Search Committee Seeks General Secretary Applicants

The Reformed Church in America is now accepting applications from persons interested in serving as the denomination’s next general secretary.

How the RCA Is Responding to Earthquakes in Mexico

Just 11 days apart, Mexico was hit with two powerful earthquakes, which killed and trapped hundreds of people beneath the rubble of toppled buildings.

James Nakakihara Elected Synod Vice President

Synod delegates have elected James Nakakihara as vice president of General Synod 2018. He is an elder at Rancho Community Reformed Church in Temecula, California.

Synod Looks to Standards to Define Marriage

On Monday, June 12, General Synod affirmed that the Heidelberg Catechism in Q&A 108 and 109 “categorically states that God condemns all ‘unchastity,’ which includes same-sex sexual activity” (R

General Synod Sets 2018 Assessment and PIM Share

General Synod set the 2018 per-member assessment at $53.75.

Synod Votes to Support Refugees

On Monday, June 12, General Synod urged RCA congregations to take action regarding the global refugee crisis.

Meet the General Synod Vice President Nominees

On Monday, June 12, delegates nominated three candidates for General Synod vice president. Delegates will vote to elect one of them on Tuesday.

Synod Seeks Clarity: Which Classes Can Ratify Constitution Changes?

On Monday, June 12, General Synod declared that only classes that have seated delegates at a General Synod where a change to the Constitution of the RCA is proposed can vote on whether to approve i