This past week, I had the opportunity to attend our denomination’s General Synod—a week-long gathering of RCA delegates from across the country—held this year in Tucson, Arizona. I was there as part of a seminary program and was excited for the nerdy stuff—learning...

Dear church family, We are so excited to share an important update about our search for a new lead pastor! Over the past eighteen months, we’ve been on a prayerful journey to discern who God is calling to lead Platt Park Church into its next chapter. This process has...

Last month I had to have a scan, which entailed lying still on a cold, narrow table for what seemed like a long time. As they were setting up the machine, the technician offered me a warm blanket. I always say “Yes” to warm blankets in health care settings since the...

A friend once shared a memorable conversation he had with a man known for his deep theological teaching and very serious demeanor. After a while, my friend asked him, “Do you believe that life in Christ is good news?” The speaker, looking exasperated, replied, “Of...

We are thrilled to begin a new sermon series this week called “Our Beloved Invites.” Each Sunday of this series, we’ll explore an invitation that Jesus extends in the Gospel of John, looking at both what it meant in the context of the original narrative and what it...

Platt Park Church’s First Trimester Financial Update for 2025 highlights a strong start to the year. The community raised $4,563.59 during the Easter offering to support migrants and local ministry partners. The High School France Mission Team is nearing their $20,000 goal, with close to $18,000 already raised. From January through April, the church received just over $222,000 in total income—slightly below the same period in 2024—but Sunday offerings have increased by nearly 15%. Expenses have decreased to approximately $244,000, down from nearly $291,000 last year, resulting in an operating shortfall of about $41,000, which is typical for this season. The church continues to steward resources carefully and encourages ongoing support to sustain its mission and ministries.

Discover Platt Park Church’s journey as they join the City Classis within the Reformed Church in America. This move fosters collaboration with urban ministries across the U.S., enhancing community engagement and addressing unique city challenges. Learn how this transition enriches their mission and strengthens connections with churches in cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.

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As we continue our exploration of the book of John, let's consider where we have been. Our starting point: John wants us to know that we are the beloved of God. Next, we delved into the Creation story with John in the prologue (John 1:1-18). In these verses we were...

In Kids Club this month, we've been exploring God's creation through the concept of "Uniqueness: learning more about YOURSELF so YOU can make a difference!" This Sunday marks the conclusion of both our Kids Club exploration and our church-wide sermon series "Our...