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Local churches: The Well

Kathryn Mae Post
February 17, 2017

The Well is a local, non-denominational church with the desire to heal, restore, train and send out members to influence and revive the world. Located about fifteen minutes from campus in Kentwood, The...

Looking at local churches: Millbrook CRC

Kathryn Mae Post
December 2, 2016

Millbrook Christian Reformed Church is a Grand Rapids church characterized by fellowship, outreach and the desire for intentional diversity. The church has recently adopted a new mission statement: “Led...

Looking at local churches: LaGrave CRC

Kathryn Mae Post
November 11, 2016

When trying to juggle academics, part-time jobs, clubs and a social life, sometimes a formal liturgical worship service is a much-needed respite from life’s chaos. For Calvin junior Jenna Dyksen, LaGrave...

Local churches: Encounter

Kathryn Mae Post
October 22, 2016

Haven’t been to church in a while? Encounter Church might be the perfect fit. Located just 10 minutes away from Calvin’s campus on Kalamazoo St., Encounter is intentional about making everyone, especially...

Local churches: Shawnee Park CRC

Kathryn Mae Post
October 16, 2016

Each year during Cokes and Clubs, Shawnee Park CRC continues its tradition of giving out quality toilet paper. This simple gesture is one of many ways the Shawnee community goes out of its way to serve...

Looking at local churches: Grace Episcopal Church

Kathryn Mae Post
October 7, 2016

Nestled on the corner between Plymouth and Hall streets lies Grace Episcopal Church, a body of Christian believers Calvin junior Rachel House values for its “quiet and its community.” House, who recently...

Local churches series: Vineyard Church North

Kathryn Mae Post
October 2, 2016

After arriving in Grand Rapids, it does not take long to recognize that the area is uniquely populated with an incredible number of churches. Yet with only so many Sundays in a year, it can be difficult...