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CRC Leadership on Climate Change
Nov 15, 2025 1:52 PM

Would the denominational leadership of the Christian Reformed Church (CRCNA) rather talk about climate change than abortion or marriage?

The CRCNA has a website for that.

Based on the launch of a denominational “Climate Change Witness Project,” which I explore at Acton Commentary today, I think thisis a legitimate question. The Office of Social Justice, which is leading the project, has previously been criticized by synod for its lack of attention to life issues. A quick scan of the quarterly ministry reports since 2010 reveals no mention of abortion in the OSJ’s updates. (The CRC has yet to launch a “Life Issues Witness Project.”)

Likewise, the current executive director of the CRC, Dr. Steven Timmermans, issued a rather milquetoast statement regarding the recent SCOTUS marriage decision, while he could hardly wait to “celebrate” the papal enyclicalLaudato si’ on behalf of the entire CRC.

Of course, the CRC has a website for theissuesof abortion and marriage, so perhaps the CRCdoesn’t need leadership on them like itapparently does for climate change. Which promptsa follow up question: if the CRChas a website, is there a need fora denominational headquarters?

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