Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
Note: Indexing of synods is still progressing.
Search Instructions
- Use Synod(s) to indicate which synod(s) you want to search.
- Use Topic(s) to search for indexed topic(s) (use “All Topics” to search all the acts). Selecting more than one topic will create an OR search.
- Use Search term to search for something within the Synod(s) and Topic you have specified. To create an AND search, enter the terms separated by a comma. to search for a phrase, place the phrase between quotation marks.
Examples
- To search for decisions regarding the Reformed Churches of Brazil that mention the Presbyterian Church in Brazil, select Search: “IPB”, Synod(s): “All Synods”, Topic(s): “IRB” and click “Submit”.
- To search for all decisions in 2019 that mention either the FRCA or the FRCSA select Synod(s): “GS 2019”, Topic(s): “FRCA” “FRCSA”, Search: (leave blank) and click “Submit”.
- To search for all decisions in 2019 that mention both the FRCA and FRCSA select Synod(s): “GS 2019”, Topic(s): “All Topic(s)”, Search: “FRCA, FRCSA” and click “Submit”.
Note that topics have been have been determined by the article heading. This means that mention of, say, the FRCA in a decision on the CRTS will not show up under topics. To search for all references to a particular matter, please use the search function.
Click on the article reference to access the text of the article.
Page 109 of 135
GS 1974 art 61
GS 1974 ARTICLE 61 – National Presbyterian Church Advisory Committee II presents a report on the Overture from the Consistory of the Church at Edmonton regarding contact with the National Presbyterian Church. The discussion is started.
May 28, 2024
GS 1974 art 60
GS 1974 ARTICLE 60 – Farewell of the Rev. S.S. Cnossen The Rev. S.S. Cnossen, representative of De Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland is given the floor to speak a few words of farewell. He thanks Synod for the Christian way, in which he was received by Synod, at which he felt at home. The language […]
GS 1974 art 6
GS 1974 ARTICLE 6 – Arrangements [2] The following arrangements are made:
March 19, 2024
GS 1974 art 59
GS 1974 ARTICLE 59 – Closed Session [1] After lunch Synod meets in closed session and deals with the appeals mentioned under VIII N 11 and 15 of the Agenda.
May 28, 2024
GS 1974 art 58
GS 1974 ARTICLE 58 – Preliminary Reports The following motion is tabled: “Synod advises the Advisory Committees to present no more preliminary reports. Grounds: This motion is rejected.
May 27, 2024
GS 1974 art 57
GS 1974 ARTICLE 57 – South-Africa [The “Two Parties”] The discussion regarding the “two parties” in South-Africa is continued. The following motion is dealt with: Grounds: The following report of Advisory Committee I, members hrs. G. Gritter and E. Wierenga is put to the vote: MATERIAL: OBSERVATIONS: RECOMMENDATIONS Synod decide: Ground: Synod wholeheartedly approves of […]
GS 1974 art 56
GS 1974 ARTICLE 56 – Re-Opening The chairman re-opens Synod. Psalm 87:4, 5 is sung. Ephesians 4:1-16 is read. God’s blessings are asked. Roll-call reveals that all delegates are present.
May 24, 2024
GS 1974 art 55
GS 1974 ARTICLE 55 – Adjournment After Psalm 79:3, 5 is sung and the Rev. G. VanDooren has led in thanksgiving the chairman adjourns Synod.
GS 1974 art 54
GS 1974 ARTICLE 54 – South-Africa [The ”Two Parties”] The matter of the “two parties” in South-Africa is further discussed.
GS 1974 art 53
GS 1974 ARTICLE 53 – Re-opening After supper Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 85:3, 4.
May 22, 2024
GS 1974 art 52
GS 1974 ARTICLE 52 – South-Africa [The ”Two Parties”] The discussion on the matter of the “two parties” in South-Africa is continued.
May 20, 2024
GS 1974 art 51
GS 1974 ARTICLE 51 – Re-Opening Synod is re-opened after lunch with the singing of Psalm 68:12.
May 18, 2024
GS 1974 art 50
GS 1974 ARTICLE 50 – South-Africa [The ”Two Parties”] The following motion is tabled and seconded: “Synod decided to give Dr. C. van der Waal of Pretoria S.A. the floor on Wednesday, November 13, 1974, in order to answer eventual questions for information from Synod. Ground: This is the last day Dr. C. van der […]
May 17, 2024
GS 1974 art 5
GS 1974 ARTICLE 5 – Sister-churches After having adjourned the meeting to give the officers the opportunity to make some arrangements, the chairman reads the credentials of the Rev. S.S. Cnossen of Spakenburg-Noord. He is admitted as the representative of De Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland, and in accordance with the rules for the correspondence with […]
March 19, 2024
GS 1974 art 49
GS 1974 ARTICLE 49 – Article 70 Church Order Advisory Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: Synod considers: Synod decides: Synod concludes: that hereby also the letter of Sr. Leistra has been sufficiently dealt with. ADOPTED
May 14, 2024
GS 1974 art 48
GS 1974 ARTICLE 48 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Hymn 5 from “Book of Praise”, Scripture reading of Ephesians 3, and prayer. Roll-call is held. The Rev. G. VanDooren is replaced by the Rev. W.W.J. VanOene.
GS 1974 art 47
GS 1974 ARTICLE 47 – Adjournment After Psalm 119:50 is sung, and the Rev. M.C. Werkman has led in thanks giving, the chairman declares Synod adjourned.
May 8, 2024
GS 1974 art 46
GS 1974 ARTICLE 46 – South-Africa [the ”two parties”) The discussion on the reports mentioned under Article 44 of these Acts is continued.
May 6, 2024
GS 1974 art 45
GS 1974 ARTICLE 45 – Re-opening After supper Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 138:1, 3, and roll-call.
May 3, 2024
GS 1974 art 44
GS 1974 ARTICLE 44 – South-Africa [The “Two Parties”] Advisory Committee presents three preliminary reports on the following MATERIAL: The following motion is tabled and duly seconded: This motion is rejected.
GS 1974 art 43
GS 1974 ARTICLE 43 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 25:2.
May 1, 2024
GS 1974 art 41
GS 1974 ARTICLE 41 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 122:1, 3, Scripture-reading of Ephesians 2:11-22 and prayer. Roll-call is held. All delegates are present.
GS 1974 art 40
GS 1974 ARTICLE 40 – Adjournment After Psalm 105:1, 2 is sung and br. G. Gritter has led in thanksgiving the chairman declares Synod adjourned.
GS 1974 art 4
GS 1974 ARTICLE 4 – Arrangements (I) The chairman speaks a word of thanks for the trust put in the elected officers, and thanks the convening Church, in particular its minister and clerk, for the preparation of this Synod. A motion is submitted, reading: “to invite the Rev. D. VanderBoom, Th.M., pastor of the convening […]
March 18, 2024
Page 109 of 135