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Faith Formation is On The Table
Calvin University offers a buffet of options to help students grow in their faith. On January 28, one of those options kicks off: a campus-wide Bible study of the Gospel of John.
January 23, 2024 | Matt Kucinski -
Calvin University names corridor in honor of Africa’s first black female physics professor
The corridor that connects the Chapel Patio to the Hekman Library via Hiemenga Hall’s third floor is now named “Dr. Deborah Enilo Ajakaiye Corridor” and will include a wall where women in the history of Calvin, the broader academy, and the world will be celebrated for their impact.
April 14, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
12 Favorite Student Traditions at Calvin University
President Wiebe Boer is the 12th president of Calvin University. So, during the month of October, each week leading up to Inauguration we are sharing a “Top 12” list. This week, Student Body President Nain Miranda asked his peers to provide a list of their favorite student traditions.
October 25, 2022 | Matt Kucinski -
A presidential search led by prayer
The presidential search committee is providing a weekly Biblical text, prayerful response, musical reflection, and a blessing, as a tangible way to help lead the community through discerning God’s leading.
December 23, 2021 | Matt Kucinski -
Thinking deeply about the characters of the Old Testament
This fall, campus ministries begins its 10-week, campus-wide bible study. Each week, the study focuses on a significant character of the Old Testament.
September 06, 2017 | Hannah Ebeling -
Prayer labyrinth offers space for reflection
Students, faculty and staff can walk and pray during Holy Week, March 25–28.
March 22, 2013 | Amanda Greenhoe -
Calvin mourns the passing of its first chaplain
Bernard “Pek” Pekelder served the college for 23 years.
September 25, 2012 | Mike Van Denend -
Dumpsters and confessionals
The Calvin community is getting rid of the objects that ensnare them as part of Confession Week.
October 05, 2011 | Andrew Steiner -
High school chapel 101
Calvin education professor Robert Keeley is studying the impact of high school chapel on young people’s faith.
February 05, 2010 | Lynn Rosendale -
Advent: a waiting time
In the weeks before Christmas, coordinator of worship Cindy de Jong plans Calvin chapel services around the season of Advent. Here she talks to Allison Graff from communications and marketing about the significance of Advent during a busy time of the year at Calvin.
December 11, 2009 | Allison Graff -
Tenebrae and Holy Week
“Tenebrae” is the Latin word for “shadows,” and Tenebrae is a service of shadows. Held in an auditorium lit only by candles, Tenebrae explores, with Scripture readings and music, the last hours of Jesus’ life on earth.
April 07, 2009 | Myrna Anderson