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Determining a Church’s DNA Blog Post

…new home. But their months of worship together solidified a partnership that continues to grow, despite the physical separation. “Eric and I meet most every week to share and dream about having an inclusive worship gathering on site at The Foundry,” says Peterson. “These dreams are blurring the lines of ‘ownership’ and are more about reaching people for God’s glory,…

Book of Church Order (BCO) Page

…the Minutes of General Synod to discover the background of recent amendments. Or you may purchase Constitutional Theology, a commentary on the BCO by Allan Janssen. *This site contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the RCA’s operations and ministries….

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Church Overcomes Assumptions about Homelessness Blog Post

…its clothing closet on Saturdays, while another local church serves as a food bank. HOPE South Florida provides transportation to the meal site as well as a mobile shower unit that serves 30 to 40 people at each stop. In addition to a faithful group from Christ Community, volunteers show up every other week from a nearby church, Calvary Chapel…

Fifty Years of Faithfulness Blog Post

…Way focuses on early childhood education, access to economic opportunities, and community engagement. The organization accomplishes this through free childcare and preschool, literacy tutoring, discipleship, support groups, job-readiness programs and partnerships, a food pantry, and a new focus on health and wellness. The Other Way also recently became a pick-up site for produce from New City Farm, a nonprofit CSA…

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Disaster Response: What to Do and When Blog Post

…do? Pray. Give financially. Contact the RCA Volunteer Engagement team, who can let you know when our mission partner World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) is ready to send out volunteers.   Rapid response phase (early weeks after disaster) Only necessary personnel, such as volunteers with medical skills, should consider going to the disaster site. These volunteers should always partner…

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Meet General Secretary Candidate Eddy Alemán Blog Post

…Eddy had come to love the area. He told Daysi, “I’m going to stay here. I’m going to die here. I’m going to buy my grave site in the cemetery,” he says. But again, God had other plans. Back to the city It took more than a year of invitation, plus two months of prayer and discernment, before Eddy and…

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Beyond Wells and Wellbeing Blog Post

…child’s life can have long-lasting effects. “As a mother myself, I hope others can be blessed by our work here,” says Kelesenzia Siabile, who cares for the farm and garden on the site of the future clinic. Siabile and several security guards keep the farm safe from wild animals. She also helps grow the vegetables that get sold back into…

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Shining at Sunrise Blog Post

…and the greeters are from Franklin Reformed Church in Nutley, New Jersey. The campers are specially-abled children and adults ages 8 to 55 who come to Camp Sunrise to learn more about Jesus as they swim, hike, dance, and enjoy campfires, recreational games, a talent show, off-site trips, and bowling. Those who are able go canoeing or tackle a rock…

Minutes of General Synod Page

…1837-1841 Minutes of General Synod (vol. 5) 1831-1836 Minutes of General Synod (vol. 4) 1827-1831 Minutes of General Synod (vol. 3) 1821-1826 Minutes of General Synod (vol. 2.2) 1813-1820 Minutes of General Synod (vol. 2.1) 1771-1812 Minutes of General Synod (vol. 1) *This site contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive…

Restructuring Team Final Report Page

…them for action. In the early years, the General Synod was not large, so business could be done as a committee of the whole. This was especially helpful when nominating members to various roles; members were chosen from the body as it met, and business was conducted on-site during the meeting. As General Synod grew larger, committees were appointed to…