Kristen Parker

John 15 reminds us that God is the vine into whom we are all grafted. While we might undergo pruning from time to time, if we remain faithful, keep his commands, and love one another, we will bear fruit and be filled with joy. In fact, John 15:11 promises that our joy will overflow.

De Wachter, true to its name “The Watchman,” stood in defense of the beliefs of the CRC. It’s The Banner’s 160th birthday this year, but it wasn’t actually an official publication of the Christian Reformed Church until almost 50 years later. That honor belongs to De Wachter, the Dutch language publication published by the church from 1868 until 1985. De Wachter, true to its name “The Watchman,” stood in defense of the beliefs of the CRC, known then as the True Holland Reformed Church.

Walk As We is a small but growing urban, ecumenical, Indigenous ministry in Calgary, Alta., that is rooted in friendship, humility, and a shared journey toward reconciliation. While not one of the three official Urban Indigenous Ministry Centers supported by the Christian Reformed Church (in Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Regina), Walk As We has deep connections with local CRC congregations and has been supported by CRC Indigenous ministry resources.