George Vander Weit Papers

Collection

Identifier: COLL-606

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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.

Dates

created: 1968-2008

Creator

Vander Weit, George (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use within Heritage Hall.

Biographical or Historical Information

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.

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Full Extent

0.80 Linear Feet

Full Extent

2 Boxes other_unmapped

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.

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Method of Acquisition

Donated by Randy Vander Weit -- November 1, 2023

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