GS 2019 art 154

GS 2019 Article 154 – Concluding Matters

Censure as per CO 34

The chairman stated, with deep thankfulness to the Lord, that censure as per CO Art. 34 was not needed. He gave thanks for the fact that a good spirit of cooperation was evidenced throughout Synod.

Publication of the Acts

It was noted that the first and second clerks had been appointed to prepare the Acts of GS 2019 for publication. Synod allowed an official version of the acts to be made available on the website as soon as available. Two copies of the confidential Acts will be sent to each church.

Financial Matters

Synod members were reminded to contact br. Rob Duker regarding reimbursements.

Preparation of next General Synod

The Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC had already been appointed as convening church for GS 2022 (GS 2019 Art. 151). GS 2022 will be convened in the month of May.

Adoption of the Final Articles of the Acts

Members of Synod were requested to review the Acts received and to forward any further corrections to the clerk. The executive members of Synod will review and adopt the final articles of the Acts (articles of the last evening session).

Approval of Press Release

The press release will be prepared by the vice-chairman and approved by the executive members of Synod for publication.