Category: CanRC

GS 2022 Article 52 – Appeal against GS 2019 Art. 141 Synod dealt with this matter in closed session, with credentialed delegates from sister churches present, and with Rev. Dick Wynia absent. Committee 4 presented draft 1 of a report on two appeals against GS 2019 Art. 141 (8.6.2.1, 8.6.2.2) and a related letter (8.6.2.4).…

GS 2022 Article 51 – CRCA-CCCNA Study Reports on the Execution of CO Art. 50 Committee 2 presented two questions regarding the CRCA-CCCNA Study Reports on the Execution of CO Art. 50 (8.2.12.1-2), seeking advice and direction. These matters were discussed. The committee took the matter back for further consideration.

GS 2022 Article 50 – SCBP – Additional Psalms and Hymns Committee 1 presented draft 2 of a report on the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (SCBP) reports regarding additional psalms and hymns (8.2.2.1-3) and related submissions from churches. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for…

GS 2022 Article 49 – Appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 (Hymn Cap) Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 (Hymn Cap) (8.6.1.1). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.

GS 2022 Article 48 – Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.

GS 2022 Article 47 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed that, with the exception of one member, all synod members were present. He had those present sing Hymn 23:1,2,6, read Philippians 2:1-11, and led in opening prayer. He passed on some housekeeping matters.

GS 2022 Article 46 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Clarence VanderVelde had those present sing Hymn 42:1,2,3, read Hebrews 6:13-20, spoke some words on the ascension of Christ and his present rule, and led in closing prayer, expressing thanks for our relationships and bringing the needs…

GS 2022 Article 45 – Housekeeping Matter Some further discussion took place on the format of decisions of GS 2022 and an approach was decided upon.

GS 2022 Article 44 – CWeb (Committee for the Website) 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the Committee for the Federation Website (CWeb) (8.2.7). 1.2    Letter from the Ancaster CanRC (8.3.7.1) requesting that GS 2022 mandate the CWeb to make available English translations of all Dutch materials in the Acts of General Synods 1954, 1958, 1962…

GS 2022 Article 43 – Overture RSE 2020 to remove the bracketed qualifier “For the Second Service” from the Abbreviated Form for the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper 1.   Material 1.1.   RSE 2020 Overture to Remove the Bracketed Qualifier from the Abbreviated Lord’s Supper Form (8.4.2). 1.2    Letters from the following CanRC: Ancaster (8.5.2.1), Brampton-Grace…