Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
Note: Indexing of synods is still progressing.
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- 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”.
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GS 1974 art 141
GS 1974 ARTICLE 141 – Textbook for Catechetical Instruction Advisory Committee I presents: MATERIAL: OBSERVATIONS: The Church at Smithville also considers: CONSIDERATIONS: RECOMMENDATION: Synod decide, on the ground of Considerations 1, 2, and 3: ADOPTED
July 24, 2024
GS 1974 art 140
GS 1974 ARTICLE 140 – Correspondence with Sister-Churches abroad [6] Advisory Committee IV presents some Final Recommendations. These are adopted (see below). The whole Report and the adopted Recommendations read thus: MATERIAL: A. INFORMATION: 7. AUSTRALIA The Committee on Correspondence (see B.1, pages 9 and IOc, Additional report, page 1, bottom) asked the Committee on […]
GS 1974 art 14
GS 1974 ARTICLE 14 – Contact with The Free (and Old] Christian Reformed Churches of Canada and the U.S.A. (New name: Free Reformed Church of North America). Advisory Committee II presents a report. This report is initially discussed.
April 17, 2024
GS 1974 art 139
GS 1974 ARTICLE 139 – Correspondence with Sister-Churches abroad [5]: Additional report of the committee on correspondence Advisory Committee IV presents a Report on Agenda B7. Its Recommendation is adopted.
July 23, 2024
GS 1974 art 138
GS 1974 ARTICLE 138 – Re-opening In the evening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 107:12, 17.
GS 1974 art 137
GS 1974 ARTICLE 137 – Correspondence with Sister-Churches abroad [4]: Korea Advisory Committee IV presents a Report on Agenda B1, 4. Its Recommendations is adopted.
GS 1974 art 136
GS 1974 ARTICLE 136 – Correspondence with Sister-Churches abroad [3]: Communications from the churches at Chilliwack and Smithville Advisory Committee IV presents a Report on Agenda Nl, B2. Its Recommendations are adopted.
GS 1974 art 135
GS 1974 ARTICLE 135 – Correspondence with Sister-Churches abroad [2]: Communications from the Churches at Winnipeg and Barrhead Advisory Committee IV presents a Report on Agenda B3, 6. Its Recommendations are adopted.
GS 1974 art 134
GS 1974 ARTICLE 134 – Correspondence with Sister-Churches abroad (1): General Advisory Committee IV presents a Report on Agenda B 1-4, 6-8, N 1. Its Recommendations are adopted.
GS 1974 art 132
GS 1974 ARTICLE 132 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 107:1, 2, Scripture-reading of Philippians 3:1-6, and prayer. Roll-call is held.
GS 1974 art 131
GS 1974 ARTICLE 131 – Adjournment After the singing of Psalm 98:1, 4 and thanksgiving in which the Rev. M. VanBeveren leads, Synod is adjourned.
GS 1974 art 130
GS 1974 ARTICLE 130 – Revised Standard Version The discussion of the Report of Advisory Committee III is continued. Synod refers the Report back to Advisory Committee III. seeing the willingness of this Committee expressed during the discussion to reconsider the material.
GS 1974 art 13
GS 1974 ARTICLE 13 – Reformed Ecumenical Synod Advisory Committee IV presents a report, which is initially discussed.
April 17, 2024
GS 1974 art 129
GS 1974 ARTICLE 129 – Acts The Acts of the fourteenth session are read and adopted.
July 23, 2024
GS 1974 art 128
GS 1974 ARTICLE 128 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Hymn 18, Scripture-reading of Phillipians 2:12-30, and prayer in which the chairman leads. Roll-call is held. The Rev. C. Van Dam is again present as member of the Committee for the Revised Standard Version. The Rev. D. VanderBoom, advisory member, is absent.
GS 1974 art 127
GS 1974 ARTICLE 127 – Adjournment After the singing of Psalm 56:4, 5 and thanksgiving in which the Rev. M. VanderWel leads, Synod is adjourned.
GS 1974 art 126
ARTICLE 126 – Revised Standard Version The following motion is tabled and adopted: The Report of Advisory Committee III mentioned in Article 116 of these Acts is further discussed.
GS 1974 art 125
GS 1974 ARTICLE 125 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened in the evening with the singing of Psalm 116:1, 3, and 4.
GS 1974 art 123
GS 1974 ARTICLE 123 – Appeal Rev. A.H. Dekker at Lincoln Committee III presents: MATERIAL: OBSERVATIONS: CONSIDERATIONS: RECOMMENDATION: Synod decide not to grant the request. Grounds: ADOPTED
GS 1974 art 122
GS 1974 ARTICLE 122 – Appeal br. A.J. Ytsma at Chatham Advisory Committee II presents: MATERIAL: Agenda N 10 – Appeal of br. A.J. Ytsma against the decision of the Regional Synod at Smithville, Ontario, 1974, Acts Article XI. OBSERVATIONS: CONSIDERATIONS: RECOMMENDATIONS: Synod declare: ADOPTED The Rev. M.C. Werkman does not take part in the […]
GS 1974 art 121
GS 1974 ARTICLE 121 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 43:3, 4.
GS 1974 art 12
GS 1974 ARTICLE 12 – General Fund The same Committee presents a report regarding the Church for the Administration of the General Fund, the Church at Carman, appointed by General Synod New Westminster, 1971: MATERIAL: ADOPTED The following brothers are appointed: J. Boot, 20 Caines Avenue, Willowdale, Ontario; A. Jansen, 12 Ladywood Drive, Rexdale, […]
April 17, 2024
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