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The whole neighbourhood goes to church on Neighbours’ Day

On Neighbours’ Day, CGK Rijnsaterwoude welcomed around 250 villagers to the church square. It turned out to be a lovely day full of encounters. How did the parish organise this?

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Ana and Farida discover their talents

The sisters Ana and Farida have not been attending school for a long time. They work to help their family. When staff from the local project step in to help, the sisters are given new opportunities.

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Guests sitting at cosily laid tables listening to live music

How to make existing church activities more mission-oriented 

Setting up a missionary initiative can feel like a big step. But opening your doors to the local community doesn’t have to be a huge effort. Consultant Petra de Jong-Heins offers seven practical ideas. 

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Mission is coming to you: dates for the new mission evenings

Mission work is coming to you! From October to May, you can attend a regional evening event on mission work in your local area. Sign up now.

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pastoral care in healthcare

‘Care for the Caring Heart’ Meeting

How can you look after your own ‘caring heart’ amidst the hustle and bustle and high workload? The Healthcare and Deaf Ministry committees are organising a meeting on this topic, specifically for healthcare professionals.

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The Paas family have moved to Australia

In early September, the Paas family emigrated from Papua New Guinea to Cairns in Australia. How did they come to this decision, and what is life like in Australia?

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Leiden is looking for a pioneer

Het Koffiehoekje in Leiden is looking for a pioneer to work 8 hours a week. Is this something for you? You can apply until 16 October.

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Highlights from the first week of the General Synod and an invitation

Report on the first week of the 2026 General Synod and an invitation to church councils, on behalf of the Moderamen

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Highlights from the fourth day of the first week of the synod

Brief report on the fourth day of the General Synod in Hoogeveen, 2 October 2026

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De Wekker on leadership

Leadership is the theme of the latest issue of *De Wekker*. In the church, leadership is evident everywhere. But how do you lead in a Christian way?

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Explanatory notes for the second and third days of the first week of the synod

Explanatory notes on the Synod committee meetings on Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October 2026

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