The third synod of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URC) convened on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at the Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. One hundred twenty six delegates from 69 churches (all but two) were present as well as fraternal observers and many visitors. After opening devotions, a roll call and […]

And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we […]

“Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. But Paul thought best not to take with them one who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work. And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other.” (Acts 15:37–39) Paul and Barnabas had […]

The Committee for Ecumenical Relations and Church Unity (CERCU) is looking forward to the upcoming meetings of NAPARC to be held in Bonclarken, North Carolina, the conference grounds of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP), November 19–20. It is our practice, as a committee, to take the opportunity afforded by NAPARC to gather our whole […]