Christians in the Netherlands have launched a petition against a Halloween party planned for the historic Sint-Laurenskerk in Rotterdam. The event, organized by an event promoter, marks the first time the 1525 building, which no longer hosts regular worship services, will be used for such a celebration. The Protestants of the Netherlands association collected over 26,000 signatures, arguing that a Christian temple is unsuitable for a pagan-themed event. Despite the backlash, the managing foundation stated the party will proceed due to a signed contract. In response, Christian groups plan to hold an outdoor worship service outside the church on October 31 to preach the Gospel while the party occurs inside.
Dutch health authorities have validated the first case of euthanasia for a baby under the law enacted in February 2024, which permits the procedure for children aged one to twelve. Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed the case in a letter to parliament. A government commission determined that the physician followed required protocols. The infant, born prematurely with severe brain lesions and epilepsy, suffered insupportable pain with no prospect of improvement. Parents and doctors concluded the child would not reach adulthood. This decision marks the first application of the expanded euthanasia criteria in the Netherlands.
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Christians in the Netherlands have launched a petition against a Halloween party planned for the historic Sint-Laurenskerk in Rotterdam. The event, organized by an event promoter, marks the first time the 1525 building, which no longer hosts regular worship services, will be used for such a celebration. The Protestants of the Netherlands association collected over 26,000 signatures, arguing that a Christian temple is unsuitable for a pagan-themed event. Despite the backlash, the managing foundation stated the party will proceed due to a signed contract. In response, Christian groups plan to hold an outdoor worship service outside the church on October 31 to preach the Gospel while the party occurs inside.
The Netherlands Bible Society reports that one million copies of the Family Bible have been distributed across 50 countries. The resource, adapted from the Dutch Samenleesbijbel, features 100 selected stories to help parents and children explore Scripture together. The millionth copy was recently handed over in Guatemala, where 10,000 families are receiving the book this year. Director Rieuwerd Buitenwerf states that demand exceeds supply, prompting a new campaign to support distribution in nations such as Haiti and Cambodia. The project aims to strengthen intergenerational faith connections through accessible reading materials available in 23 languages.
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