We Are...
A community of Jesus followers, dedicated to make disciples & share the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mission
We are here to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the greater Caledonia are and around the world.
Vision
This mission calls us to be a community of disciples where...
We believe the primary method for developing mature disciples is a guided process of 1:1 discipleship.
We believe growth happens in groups.
We believe mature disciples generously give their time, talents and treasures, modeling the generosity of Jesus.
We believe every song, prayer, scripture and message must communicate the life-changing story of Jesus.
Values
you will be invited to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and equipped to share your faith with others.
you will be welcomed into life changing relationships of support, encouragement and growth.
you will be taught to give, serve and faithfully teach all generations the ways of Jesus
you will experience inspiring worship where God is glorified and lives are changed.
Denominational Affiliation
Caledonia CRC is a member of the Christian Reformed Church. Our Statement of Faith is further summarized in the Apostles' Creed, the Heidelberg Catechism & the Canons of Dort.
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Meet Our Team
Mike Plaisier
Finance Clerk
Tamie Laninga
Head Custodian
Infant Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism reminds and assures us that "as surely as water washes away dirt from the body, so certainly [Christ's] blood and his Spirit was away ... all [our] sins" (Heidelberg Catechism, Q. and A. 69).
And because "infants as well as adults are in God's covenant and are his people," they, "no less than adults, are promised the forgiveness of sin" and thus "by baptism ... should be received into the Christian church ... This was done in the Old Testament by circumcision, which was replaced in the New Testament by baptism" (Heidelberg Catechism, Q and A. 74).
In the Christian Reformed Church, Baptism is performed by an ordained minister of the Word or a commissioned pastor. The usual method is by the sprinkling of water on the forehead of the person, but other methods (such as immersion) may also be used. The CRC employs infant Baptism (for children of believing parents) as well as adult baptism (for adults who join but have not previously been baptized in a Christian church); an adult was is baptized is also called upon to make a public professions of their faith in Jesus Christ.
The Lord's Supper
Along with Baptism, the Lord's Supper (Holy Communion) is a sacrament in the CRC. Believers in Christ who have professed their faith are welcome to receive the nourishment and refreshment of the bread and cup of the Lord "as sure signs" in remembrance of Christ's body and blood poured out for us in his once-for-all sacrifice on the cross (Heidelberg Catechism, Q and A. 75-82).
In view of Synod's decision allowing children to participate in the Lord's Supper, Caledonia CRC revised it's policy to allow baptized children, who have been properly prepared by their parents, and approved by the elders, to participate in Communion as a part of each person's continuing faith walk towards their public Profession of Faith and full Church membership.
We celebrate Communion bi-monthly, typically on the 4th Sunday of even months.
Our History:
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1988
Worship Services were held in the Caledonia High School Cafeteria.
1958
Mr. Ernest Ruehs & Family donated the corner lot of M-37 & 100th Street. Construction on the Chapel began.
1962
The Chapel was officially organized as Caledonia CRC.
1963
Rev. Rodger Buining was called as the first ordained minister. The Parsonage was constructed.
1969
More families moved into the area and more room was required. New sanctuary was completed in November.
1972
Rev. Henry Entingh was installed. Membership grew to 70 families. The Chapel was remodeled for the Youth.
1982
Rev. Merle Buwalda was installed. Membership had grown to 165 families.
1988
Ground was broken for the new sanctuary with seating capacity up to 850 people.
1993
Rev. VanOyen was installed.
1994
Rev. VandeKieft began as Pastor of Visitation.
1995
Rev. R. Scott Greenway was installed. Al Tiemeyer was hired to serve in Community Outreach.
1997
"Challenge 2000" was set to pay off the $440,000 mortgage by the year 2000. And was accomplished.
2004
"WOW" service was added on Wednesday nights, due to growing attendance.
2005
A 2.5 million dollar building project "Beyond the Bricks" was approved.
2006
Worship services were held downstairs in the multi-purpose room for the summer. The addition was completed later that year.
2007
The Council was restructured, and a Stategic Team was formed to look at the future of the Church. Rev. Merle Buwalda installed as Pastor of Outreach.
2008
The new multi-purpose room began to be used for programs like Outdoor Club and Sports Outreach (SOAR).
2009
The parsonage was donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
2012
Council approved a new initiative to search for a leader for the ministry of a new worshipping community.
2016
Rev. Cory Van Huizen was ordained and installed as the Pastor of the Caledonia Gathering in May.