1979 AACS Niagara Conference report by Nicholas Terpstra: The reformational movement has often adopted the biblical imagery of salt and light when speaking of its role in modern culture. These images reflect the conviction that our place in culture is not on the sidelines but in the center or, God willing,

1980 AACS Niagara Conference report by William & Nell Van Geest: “The Seasons are Fixed by Wisdom Divine” was the theme of the twenty- second annual AACS Ontario Conference held in Fort Erie August 1 through 4. Over 800 people gathered on the grounds of Niagara Christian College to listen to

1982 AACS Niagara Conference report by Rosanne Lopers Sweetman: For the first time in history, groups of people had to be turned away from the Niagara conference in Ontario because registration was so high. A popular theme, "All in the Family," and a lineup of workshops on issues all families face

1986 ICS Niagara Conference report by Carol-Ann Veenkamp: Richard Mouw, Herman de Jong, Johanna Peetoom, Homer Samplonius, Mirth Vos. All these names and more are now part of a community of memory shared by those who attended the 28th annual ICS Niagara Family Conference August 1 through 4. Keynote speaker, Dr.

1987 ICS Niagara Conference Report by Carol-Ann Veenkamp: In some cultures it is considered taboo to photograph someone because it’s believed that by doing so one tampers with the spirit of that person. As I look through the reams of negatives I have from the 1987 Niagara Family Conference, I find

1988 ICS Niagara Conference report by Carol Ann Veenkamp: “The most radical subversive thing you must do is pray and praise” ICS’s senior member in world view studies Dr. Brian Walsh told over 900 conferees gathered for the 30th annual Niagara conference held July 29 through August 1 near Fort Erie, Ont.

1990 ICS Niagara Conference, Creation Waits, Report by Reinder J. Klein: Events for the whole family tend to be a little chaotic; everyone is encouraged to get into the act, and sometimes some do, and sometimes all do. That means children may cry at functions where otherwise no infant would have been,

1990 ICS Niagara Conference Workshop: “The spirituality of Creation“ (James Olthuis): In his workshop, James Olthuis challenged conference participants to "explore what spirituality has to do with trees, rocks, water, animals and all other creatures in Cod's family." Drawing heavily on Romans 8, Olthuis extended traditional theological interpre-tations of love,

1990 ICS Niagara Conference Keynote: “Four Ways of Thinking About Living on the Earth“ (Dr. Lorne Wilkinson): Dr. Lorne Wilkinson of Vancouver's Regent College, the main speaker at this conference, explained that things around us have value because they were created! They are valuable because God made them and delights

1990 ICS Niagara Conference Workshop: “The Bible’s Holistic Life-Affirming Vision“ (Rev. Jake Binnema): In his presentation, Rev. Jake Binnema developed an interesting contrast. The free enterprise ethic of Adam Smith, he said, simplified as "look after yourself, and the rest of society will prosper accordingly," forms a striking counterpoint to