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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Students mill about on Commons Lawn at the church fair Sept. 6. Photo by Fiona Boerman.

Restructured church fair sees record attendance

Graham Kort, General Assignment Reporter
September 9, 2024

Campus Ministries welcomed over 60 churches and ministries to Commons Lawn on Wednesday, Sept. 6 for its annual church and ministry fair. This event set a record for churches attending the fair, thanks...

Here’s what to know about Synod 2024

Here’s what to know about Synod 2024

Grace Buller and Nolan Cowan
September 9, 2024

This summer, delegates from across the country gathered in Calvin’s chapel for the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA)’s annual synod, where they discussed recommendations and made decisions...

Rev. Mary Hulst has been Calvin's university pastor since 2009

Synod 2024 and Calvin’s relationship with the CRC: A Q&A with Pastor Mary

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
July 5, 2024

The annual synod of the CRC, Calvin’s parent denomination, took place on campus from June 14-20. Following synod, Chimes asked Pastor Mary Hulst, who has served as Calvin’s university pastor since...

Synod 2024 met this summer in Calvin's chapel.

Amid uncertainty, administrators and faculty work to clarify the implications of Synod 2024

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2024

At its annual synod on Tuesday, June 18, the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) told Calvin’s board of trustees (BOT) to “develop language and processes in alignment with those in the...

Interim President Greg Elzinga addresses Synod 2024 in the chapel sanctuary.  
(Banner photo by Steven Herppich)

Synod 2024 instructs Calvin to define “confessional difficulties”, further develop gravamen process

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
June 18, 2024

The synod of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), Calvin’s parent denomination, has instructed Calvin’s Board of Trustees (BOT) to define the gravamen process for its faculty and...

Lessons From “The Foulest Event in College History”

Elisabeth Stevens, General Assignment Reporter
June 17, 2024

On April 22, 1993, Calvin’s campus erupted in outrage over discussions of homosexuality. Accusations, curses, and laments filled letters, opinion pieces and phone calls. Calvin’s administration fielded...

Faculty attendance at chapel is encouraged but is frequently low due to scheduling conflicts and other faith commitments.

Chapel underutilized by faculty due in part to scheduling conflicts, other faith commitments

Nolan Cowan, Religion Reporter
March 25, 2024

As faculty chapel attendance remains consistently low, administrative staff and faculty alike speculate that solutions such as continued changes to campus-wide administrative and scheduling practices,...

As a Discipleship Assistant for Outdoor Recreation, Ben Richards plans to lead a group of students through the prayer walk after spring break.

Lenten prayer walk at Calvin Ecosystem Preserve connects nature with church calendar

Nolan Cowan, Religion Reporter
February 26, 2024

In this season of Lent, the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve is offering a prayer walk in front of the Bunker Interpretive Center to students interested in experiencing the themes of the church calendar in nature.  According...

The CCW is open throughout the year, and test seasons usually bring a higher number of students.

Calvin’s CCW and Campus Ministries teams collaborate during stressful times for students

Nolan Cowan, Religion Reporter
February 19, 2024

As midterms steadily approach, Calvin’s Center for Counseling and Wellness (CCW) and Campus Ministries team rely on a close partnership to care for student’s mental health. While many might think...

The Kuiper Seminar was named after Kenneth W. Kuiper, a former English professor who served at
Calvin from 1963-1995. Here, his picture is featured on the English Department's wall of past professors.

Faculty orientation seminar celebrates 30 year anniversary

Nolan Cowan, Religion Reporter
February 12, 2024

Three decades after the Kuiper Seminar’s first session in January of 1994, the seminar continues to work towards its mission of orienting new faculty in Christian teaching and scholarship, rooted in...

Having a set list of songs helps the team coordinate services and gives
students a sense of continuity across years.

The Calvin 50: A fundamental part of chapel worship services

Nolan Cowan, Religion Reporter
February 5, 2024

While many students may notice the same songs popping up in chapel services each week, they might not know why this is the case. The answer is that the songs all belong to the Calvin 50, a list of 50 worship...

Members of Woodlawn Christian Reformed Church, who come worship every Sunday morning at the chapel, change the chapel banners in accordance with the
church seasons. Campus Events staff helps church volunteers hang the banners.

A different kind of changing season: a conversation about the liturgical calendar

Nolan Cowan, Religion Reporter
January 29, 2024

Within Catholic, Anglican, Methodist and some Reformed circles among other denominations, churches sometimes follow what is called the “Christian Year,” or a liturgical calendar which guides congregations...

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