Covenant URC - Kalamazoo

05/26/2026

The council of Christ URC wishes to inform the federation that we have extended a call to Rev. Matthew Crawford to be an associate minister of our church for the particular task of ministering as a chaplain in the United States Navy.

Rev. Crawford was declared eligible to receive a call by Classis Southwest U.S. under the provisions of Church Order, Article 8 "Calling a Minister from Outside the Federation." Rev. Crawford is currently ministering as a Navy chaplain attached to U.S. Marine Corps units in Camp Pendleton. Should he accept this call, as we expect that he will, this will allow him to switch endorsers to the PRCC and minister as a chaplain according to our Reformed convictions. Please continue to keep him, his family, and this important ministry in your prayers.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. William C. Godfrey
for the Council of Christ URC (Santee, CA)

05/22/2026

As we move closer to the present day, we have the privilege of looking back at the 2005 Summer Convention.
The theme, “Show Me Your Faith,” based on 1 Timothy 4:12, challenged young people to pursue radical holiness in a world of moral confusion and fading dreams. Rev. Phil Grotenhuis and Mr. Rip Pratt served as the main speakers.
That year, more than 480 young people, sponsors, and staff attended, representing 38 churches.
For the day away, attendees could choose between Silver Dollar City, where thrill-seekers could experience rides like WildFire with its 15-story drop, or the newer Powder Keg, or Lost River of the Ozarks, featuring attractions such as the American Plunge.
Workshops covered a wide range of meaningful topics, including gossip, television, our calling, grace, and the Sabbath.
Did you attend in 2005? What memories stand out most?

05/21/2026

Registration for the 2026 Summer Convention has closed, with over 970 people registered! We give thanks to God and pray for our speakers as they prepare their sessions and workshops.

05/21/2026

The council of Dayspring Reformed Church, Boise, Idaho, is pleased to invite you to a planned ordination/installation service for Candidate, Mr. Lawrence Gale. Lawrence has accepted the call to serve alongside Pastor Jonathan Van Hoogen. The service will take place on Tuesday, June 30th at 7:00pm. For this special occasion Dayspring Reformed Church will meet in the facilities of Cloverdale United Reformed Church, at 3580 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713.

Please pray for God’s blessings for Lawrence, his wife Hailey and their daughters as he takes up this new chapter in ministry.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

With thankfulness to our Heavenly Father, the Council of Covenant United Reformed Church of Pantego, announces that Chris Rouse has accepted the call to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. We praise the Lord for His gracious provision for our congregation. Please remember Chris in your prayers as he prepares to begin his ministry among us.

05/13/2026

The council of Covenant URC in Pantego NC wishes to inform the churches of our Federation that we have extended a call to candidate Chris Rouse to be our minister of word and sacraments on May 13, 2026. Please keep Chris, his wife Kelly, and family in your prayers as they consider the call extended to him.

Your brother in Christ, Elder Craig DeHoog

05/11/2026

With thankfulness to the Lord, the Council of Rehoboth United Reformed Church of Hamilton, announces that Rev. Tad Groenendyk has accepted the call to be our minister of Preaching and Teaching. Rev. Groenendyk will work alongside Rev. Veldman, who is our minister of Congregational Life. We praise the Lord for His gracious answer to our prayers in providing us with an undershepherd. We ask you to remember Pastor Tad, his wife Karena, and their family in your prayers as they begin this new chapter. Additionally, please keep the congregation of Grace Reformed Church of Leduc in your prayers as they begin their search for a new minister.

05/08/2026

With thankfulness to our Heavenly Father, the Council of Providence United Reformed Church of Strathroy announces that Leo Joewono has accepted the call to serve in the work of Preaching, Teaching, and Visiting alongside our current pastor, Rev. Harry Zekveld. We praise the Lord for His gracious provision for our congregation. Please remember Leo in your prayers as he prepares to begin his ministry among us.

05/07/2026

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