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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

All content by Ben DeMaso
Photo courtesy David Noe.

Prof seeks to create church plant

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018

In 2014, classics professor David Noe created a Bible study aimed at planting a confessional, Orthodox Presbyterian church, called Reformation, near Calvin’s campus. This group serves both Calvin students...

Members of both Protestant and Catholic traditions attended the service, hosted by LaGrave. Photo courtesy OHS Database.

LaGrave CRC celebrates Reformation

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled Dr. Pearl Shangkuan's last name as 'Shengquan,' and stated that the Grand Rapids Symphony performed instead of the Calvin College Alumni Choir....

Photo courtesy Dégagé Ministries.

Ministry Spotlight: Dégagé

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017

Situated at the corner of Division St. and Cherry St. sits Dégagé, created to “give help and hope” to the homeless of Grand Rapids. Originally started in 1967 by two Calvin graduates to provide coffee...

"This Little Light of Mine" invites refl ection on childlike faith. Photo by Ben DeMaso.

Faith-motivated works shine at ArtPrize

Ben DeMaso, Guest Writer
October 6, 2017

Art Prize, Grand Rapids’ annual fall art competition, is a place to find not only award-winning art, but work inspired by faith as well. Stretching beyond the “Northern Bible Belt” of Christianity...

The WAs combine their skills to plan campus worship services. Photo by Ruth Vanden Bos.

Worship Apprentices use gifts to lead campus

Ben DeMaso, Guest Writer
September 29, 2017

A new school year means a new team of Worship Apprentices (WAs) for Campus Ministries and the Calvin community. The WAs are responsible for coordinating and leading the Belong and Friday chapels as well...

Study examines Old Testament characters

Ben DeMaso, Guest Writer
September 22, 2017

  This fall, all Calvin students  have the opportunity to be a part of the Old Testament Characters Bible study. Taking place over the course of 10 weeks, the study will let students dive into...

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