[The following article will appear in the May 23, 2012 issue of Christian Renewal. I'm posting it now with editorial permission so that it is available in a timely manner. ~ Glenda Mathes] At 403 pages, the provisional agenda for the URCNA Synod Nyack 2012 may seem overwhelmingly deep, but it’s not as difficult to wade through … Continue reading URCNA Synod 2012 Agenda Summary
Rev. Aaron Verhoef ordained at Covenant URC in Newton, NJ
Rev. Aaron Verhoef was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacraments at Covenant Reformed Church in Newton, NJ, at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012. Rev. Andrew Eenigenburg, West Sayville Reformed Bible Church (URCNA) in West Sayville, NY, preached from Isaiah 26:1-21 on “Pastor in Perfect Peace.” Rev. Richard Kuiken, Pompton Plains Reformed … Continue reading Rev. Aaron Verhoef ordained at Covenant URC in Newton, NJ
Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in NYC organizes
Over 200 people attended the organizational service for Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship at the Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan, NY, on Friday, January 13, 2012. Attendees came for North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and New Jersey, as well as New York to celebrate the congregation’s organization as a United Reformed Church and installation of its office bearers. … Continue reading Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in NYC organizes
Hanford URC closes
When Emmanuel United Reformed Church (EURC) in Hanford, CA, held its last worship services on November 27, 2011, its doors closed on a hopeful note. In God’s providence, the husband of a member made profession of faith on that final Sunday. “We’re grateful that the gospel ministry of EURC has not been in vain,” writes … Continue reading Hanford URC closes
Ripon’s Reformation Conference
When Rev. Kevin Efflandt took up the minister’s mantle at Zion United Reformed Church in Ripon, CA, the council determined to work toward hosting an annual Reformation conference. The purpose of the conference, he says, is “not only for the edification of our own people but also to bring the truths of the Reformation to … Continue reading Ripon’s Reformation Conference
West Sayville celebrates Reformation family-style
Reformed Christians excel at scheduling Reformation conferences for adults, but—honestly—they’re a bit weak on family celebrations. Their biblical perspective on God’s covenantal dealings with His people ought to place Reformed Christians on the forefront of family centered celebrations. West Sayville Reformed Bible Church on New York’s Long Island is making an effort. For the last … Continue reading West Sayville celebrates Reformation family-style
Bible Conference focuses on Holy Spirit
Few churches in the URCNA have hosted 16 consecutive annual conferences, but the Reformed Bible Church of West Sayville, NY, sponsored its sixteenth annual Bible conference on October 1-2, 2011. As the conference speaker, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, explored the person and work of the Holy … Continue reading Bible Conference focuses on Holy Spirit
URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: New candidate, songbook overture
When Classis Pacific Northwest met on October 18, it unanimously sustained Angelo Contreras as a candidate for ministry in the URCNA and passed an overture of recommendations for the federation’s Songbook Committee. Classis met at Trinity URC in Visalia, CA, with elder Paul Scharold (Grace URC; Kennewick, WA) serving as Chairman and Rev. Chris Gordon (Lynden URC; … Continue reading URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: New candidate, songbook overture
URCNA Classis Western Canada: Many overtures and much advice
When Classis Western Canada of the URCNA met on October 13 & 14, 2011, at Emmanuel Reformed Church of Neerlandia, AB, most overtures on the agenda related to a federational songbook. Others proposed regional synods and sermons on the URCNA website. Classis also handled multiple matters of advice to the churches. Emmanuel’s Rev. Ralph Pontier chaired the … Continue reading URCNA Classis Western Canada: Many overtures and much advice
Rev. Richard J. Miller installed at Bellingham
In a surprising turn of events, both pastors at Dutton United Reformed Church in Michigan preached farewell sermons on the same day. At the morning worship service on August 21, 2011, Rev. David Klompien spoke on “To God Be the Glory” from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. At the evening service on that same day, Dutton’s co-pastor, … Continue reading Rev. Richard J. Miller installed at Bellingham
Glenda Faye Mathes 