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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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

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Calvin discusses possible ministry undergraduate degree for prisoners

Rebecca Wheeler
October 27, 2014

Calvin College and Seminary are considering the possibility of offering undergraduate ministry training to prisoners at Handlon Prison in Ionia, MI. The training would allow inmates to earn a Ministry...

Prison cuts force Grand Rapids to scale back prison reentry services

Grace Ruiter
March 20, 2014

The state of Michigan cut funding for prison reentry programs by 37 percent, leading the city of Grand Rapids to significantly scale back its prison reentry program, which had previously been run through...

Calvin students worship with prisoners

Sarah Stripp
November 7, 2013

On the third Sunday of every month, approximately five Calvin students go to the Kent County jail.  They do not go under an arrest warrant, but instead to worship with the men in two or three different...

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