Category: CanRC

  • GS 2016 art 16

    GS 2016 Article 16 – FRCA (Free Reformed Churches of Australia) Advisory Committee 1 presented its report on the FRCA. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.

  • GS 2016 art 15

    GS 2016 Article 15 – RCUS – Fraternal Delegate Address The chairman introduced the Rev. George Horner, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS). The Rev. Horner addressed synod, encouraging faithfulness to God’s Word, and describing the recent history and current state of the RCUS. The full text of his address can be…

  • GS 2016 art 14

    GS 2016 Article 14 – OPC – Fraternal Delegate Address The chairman introduced br. Mark Bube, credentialed delegate of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). Br. Bube addressed synod, describing the history of the OPC over the past three years and its current state. The full text of his address can be found in Appendix 5.…

  • GS 2016 art 13

    Gs 2016 Article 13 – FRCA – Fraternal Delegate Address The chairman introduced the Rev. Stephen ‘t Hart and br. Peter Witten, credentialed delegates of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA). Br. Witten addressed synod expressing joy over our warm and close relationship. The full text of his address can be found in Appendix 4.…

  • GS 2016 art 12

    GS 2016 Article 12 – RCNZ – Letter of Greeting The chairman read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches of New Zealand (RCNZ), expressing gratitude for our relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship and expressing regret at being unable to attend synod in person on account of illness of the designated delegate. The full…

  • GS 2016 art 11

    GS 2016 Article 11 – GGRI-NTT – Letter of Greeting The chairman read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches of Indonesia in the Province Nusa Tengarra Timor (GGRI-NTT), expressing gratitude for our relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship and expressing regret at being unable to attend synod in person on account of lack of…

  • GS 2016 art 10

    GS 2016 Article 10 – Agenda The following agenda was adopted.[1] Agenda of General Synod Dunnville 2016 1. Opening on behalf of the convening church 2. Examination of the credentials 3. Election of the officers 4. Constitution of Synod 5. Information from the convening church 5.1    Suggestions for Synod Guidelines 6. Adoption of the agenda…

  • GS 2016 art 8

    GS 2016 Article 8 – Housekeeping Matters After receiving a proposal from the officers of synod the following was decided: 1.    Presence on the Internet: Synod will publish the Acts of Synod on the church website as they become available. However, as the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which…

  • GS 2016 art 9

    GS 2016 Article 9 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.

  • GS 2016 art 7

    GS 2016 Article 7 – Late Submissions Regarding late submissions the executive recommended the following: 1.    Letters from the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (temporary federation) (GKNvv) be declared admissible as the GKNvv would not have been aware of the deadline date. 2.    A letter from the Langley CanRC on the CWeb report be declared…