George Vander Weit Papers, 1968-2008 | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

By Alyssa Johansen

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Collection Overview

Title: George Vander Weit Papers, 1968-2008

ID: COLL/606

Primary Creator: Vander Weit, George (1942-2013)

Extent: 0.8 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: Folder level description

Subjects: Christian Reformed Church, Christian Reformed Church---Synod

Languages: English

Abstract

Rev. George Vander Weit (1942-2013) was a CRC pastor and passionate advocate for social justice, both within the church and out in the greater community that surrounds it. His work made significant changes in the CRC; especially for women, minorities, and the average churchgoer.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The George Vander Weit Papers include biographical information, articles and correspondence. Topics include CRC position on homosexuality, lodge membership, Christian schools, divisiveness in the CRC, ordination of women, women elders, abuse guidlines, secession, abortion, conservative backlash, evangelism, diversity, and community involvement. Included are also papers from his time serving as pastor of the following congregations: Wayland (Mich.) CRC; Eastside CRC, Warrensville Heights, Ohio; North Hills CRC, Troy, MI; and Fuller Avenue CRC, Grand Rapids, MI.

Rev. Vander Weit was well known for the overtures he wrote to the annual synods of the CRC requesting changes and policy clarifications (see Synod minutes spanning 1968 to 2007), and as a result, was sought out to help write the overtures of other regional groups of churches as well. In addition, Vander Weit wrote as a contributer for The Banner, often submitting articles and contributing to the Q & A page.

Collection Historical Note

George Frederick Vander Weit was a CRC pastor and passionate advocate for social justice, both within the church and out in the greater community that surrounds it. He was born in Chicago, IL, in 1942. He graduated from Calvin Theological Seminary in 1968 with a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and later a Master in DIvinity in 1975. Vander Weit served as pastor of Wayland (Mich.) CRC, from 1968-1971; Eastside CRC, Warrensville Heights, OH, from 1971-1989; North Hills CRC, Troy, MI, from 1989-2000; and Fuller Avenue CRC, Grand Rapids, MI, from 2000-2008 when he retired.

Subject/Index Terms

Christian Reformed Church
Christian Reformed Church---Synod

Administrative Information

Repository: Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 Boxes

Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research use within Heritage Hall.

Acquisition Method: Donated by Randy Vander Weit -- November 1, 2023

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Preferred Citation: [item], folder, box, George Vander Weit Papers, Heritage Hall (Hekman Library), Calvin University

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[All]

Box 2

Folder 1: Scrapbook Pages - Articles and Correspondence - Topics include: Liberal trends, Community Involvement --- 2004-2007
Folder 2: Inter-Classical Conferences in South Holland, IL (CRC Conservatives) --- 1995, 1996
Folder 3: Federation of United Reformed Churches --- 1996
Folder 4: Protest of Ministerial Status of Dr. Derke Bergsma at Trinity Christian College
Folder 5: Pastorate - Wayland CRC --- 1968-1971
Folder 6: Pastorate - Eastside CRC, Cleveland, OH --- 1971-1989
Folder 7: Pastorate - North Hills CRC, Troy, MI --- 1989-2000
Folder 8: Fuller Avenue CRC, Grand Rapids, MI and Retirement --- 2008