Category: CanRC

GS 2022 Article 12 – URCNA – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Jeff Temple introduced Rev. Steve Swets, credentialed delegate of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). Rev. Swets addressed Synod describing how the URCNA has not been able to meet in synod since 2018; Synod is now scheduled for October 2022. He expressed gratitude for the…

GS 2022 Article 11 – ERQ – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Doug Vandeburgt introduced Rev. Paulin Bédard, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Church in Quebec (ERQ). Rev. Bédard addressed Synod describing the ERQ, especially how it struggled during health restrictions due to COVID-19, and requested that the ERQ be remembered in prayer. He expressed gratitude for our sister-church…

GS 2022 Article 10 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 105:1. He observed all synod members were present.

GS 2022 Article 9 – Advisory Committees The following advisory committees were appointed: Committee 1: Members: James Slaa (convener), Clarence VanderVelde, Chris De Boer, Peter Engbers, James Jonker. Materials: Standing Committee for the Book of Praise (8.2.2, 8.3.2), Overtures to remove the hymn cap (8.4.1, 8.4.3, 8.5.1, 8.5.3), Appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 (8.6.1).…

GS 2022 Article 8 – Agenda 1.    Opening on behalf of the convening church 2.    Examination of the credentials 3.    Election of the officers 4.    Constitution of General Synod 2022 5.    Information from the convening church 6.    Adoption of the agenda 7.    Setting of the time schedule 8.    Incoming mail 8.1    General Matters 8.1.1   RSW…

GS 2022 Article 7 – Housekeeping Matters The executive presented recommendations on housekeeping matters. The following was decided: 1.    Presence on the Internet: Synod will publish the Acts of Synod on the federation website as they become available. As the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which should not be…

GS 2022 Article 6 – Late Submissions The executive presented recommendations regarding late submissions. The following was decided: 1. The London-Pilgrim CanRC dd. April 10, 2022 re CanRC re CRTS supplement report. Inadmissible: no reason was given for it being submitted past the deadline for submissions. 2. Various letters of greeting from sister churches and…

GS 2022 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 122:3. He read the roll and noted all Synod members were present.

GS 2022 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, Rev. Feenstra declared Synod constituted. Rev. Ludwig thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed in the elected officers of Synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all the work done in preparation for Synod. The chairman then called for a break…

GS 2022 Article 3 – Election of Officers The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: Rev. John Ludwig Vice-chairman: Rev. Eric Kampen First Clerk: Rev. Karlo Janssen Second Clerk: Rev. Carl Van Dam