All One Body

Shiao Chong, former editor of The Banner, has published a lament about the state of the CRC and the harmful actions of Synod in the Canadian publication, Christian Courier. Here's the link.
https://3dchristianity.wordpress.com/2025/10/17/no-room-for-not-sure/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANfTqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlUUivydX4LA2HicxKooyRsi5iDT6GWsbMU-4hnJOZS0bZ_ITJ4MkMq_HTBo_aem_0iVQ-XKBf6Gi9FHRtuH7Tg

No Room for Not Sure I wrote an article for Christian Courier, an independent Christian newspaper in Canada, titled, “No Room for Not Sure”. The article was published online (Oct. 17, 2025) here: In this ar…

All One Body is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our founding board member Thomas Hoeksema Sr. on Tuesday September 30. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife Mary, his children, and his grandchildren.

Tom has played a crucial role in the ministry of All One Body and will we miss his grace, wisdom, humor, and friendship. Thank you, Tom, for all you have done to support the q***r community and to challenge the church to do better. You are loved and will be missed.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 4, from 3-5 PM at Grace Church, 100 Buckley St SE, Grand Rapids. A memorial service will take place at the church on Sunday at 4 PM with visitation an hour prior.

Hesed is sponsoring an on-line session that I think might be of interest to you and the A1B community. Some churches have hosted lament sessions, but we have been hearing from people who feel isolated within their churches or missing connections with a wider community. To mark this moment of transition for many and foster connections, we have organized an on-line service, lead by Pastor Heidi Do Jonge. The themes are Praise,Lament, and Hope, drawing on the symbol of baptism and water.

Below is a notice for the event that includes link to register. Please share it with others who might value this.

Good Grief: We are not alone in feeling sad and disappointed, in the wake of decisions made by the CRC Synod 2024. You are invited to join an on-line service of Praise, Lament, and Hope for the Future, lead by Pastor Heidi De Jonge, sponsored by Hesed Project, a group that provides support to LGBTQ+ persons and families in churches of various types. May 22, 7 pm. Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/good-grief.

Good Grief Join our online gathering to find each other and find God in this time of disorientation in the CRCNA. We will gather around the sacrament of baptism to praise, lament, and hope. Registered guests will be sent the Zoom link in their confirmation message. You will be able to attend anonymously but ha...