GS 2019 art 48

GS 2019 Article 48 – FRCA – Fraternal Delegate Address

Elder Vane introduced the Rev. Hendrik Alkema and the Rev. Richard Pot, credentialed delegates of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA). The Rev. Alkema addressed Synod, expressing appreciation and gratitude for the close ties between the FRCA and CanRC. He described some of the many ways in which the two federations are connected. He spoke briefly of the development of an Australian Book of Praise and the study of the feasibility of training for the ministry in Australia. He gave an overview of the inter-church relations of the FRCA. The full text of the address can be found in Appendix 10.