…Name. What is the official name of the church, as stated in the articles of incorporation? By what other names is the church known that will or could be used to identify the church? Example: The name of this church is Iglesia Alas de Águila, translated in English as Eagle’s Wings Church. This church, a member church of the Reformed…
…all the parties involved,” said Tuck Bartholomew of City Classis. “We are not trying to set precedence with theological affinity, but simply trying to continue our ministry.” Following the vote on the transfer of City Classis to the Regional Synod of the Mid-Atlantics, synod approved a request to transfer Faith Reformed Church of Stickney, Illinois, from Chicago Classis to City…
…Minister and President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada Ms. Lisa Sharon Harper, President and Founder, Freedom Road, LLC Rev. Fred Harrell, Senior Pastor, City Church San Francisco Rev. Dr. Peter Heltzel, Senior Fellow, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Dr. Katharine Henderson, President Emerita, Auburn Seminary Dr. Obery Hendricks, Visiting Scholar, Columbia University Rev. Mitchell…
…were members of different regional synods. General Synod 2018 transferred Faith Community Reformed Church of Stickney, Illinois, from the Classis of Chicago, Regional Synod of Mid-America, to City Classis, Regional Synod of the Far West, for the reason “that Faith Community Reformed Church of Stickney can best serve the kingdom as part of City Classis” (MGS 2018, p. 115). Two…
…in transition just as they are, where they are—in the resurrection, or before. In hope or in new creation. Liz Niehoff is a resident chaplain at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco, California. Praise God for suffering alongside us and lamenting along with us. Pray for patients waiting for organ donations as they hope for…
…Salva, Los Angeles, California Emmaus Church San Bernardino, Redlands, California Iglesia Fe, Riverside, California Mansion of God/The Flame, Brooklyn, New York Rectify Church, Allegan, Michigan Reformed Church of LA, Los Angeles, California Refuge Church South Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee San Diego Church Planting Project, San Diego, California Siloam Church, Lansing, Michigan Stone Table Church, California Tulare Community Church North, Tulare, California…
…to the Lord’s Table. In the primitive church, the bishop, as the representative of the apostles, performed the entire baptismal rite. In those days each congregation had its own bishop, who was the local pastor. With the growth of the church, however, things began to change. The church of each city came to be divided into smaller worshiping parishes, served…
…where your church meets. Once you have become acquainted, determine if there is sufficient interest on both sides to continue. Topics to discuss Here are some topics to discuss with the classis representatives, likely over a series of gatherings: Express why your church is interested in joining the RCA. Share visions for ministry and evaluate alignment among the church, the…
…all together. Part of our worship is to show how we love one another,” said Radcliffe, the wind muffling some of his words. City Chapel is a union church formed by the joint efforts of the Christian Reformed Church and the Reformed Church in America. It is a church plant supported by LaGrave Ave. CRC, Zion RCA, and Fifth RCA…
…reopening in a new location, the church has emerged as a diverse and growing congregation, driven by interest from young professionals in the university city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. “We really embrace the simple church model,” says lead pastor Sung Kim. “We focus on Sunday mornings and then our community groups during the week.” Since its 2009 relaunch, the church…
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