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 2019 art 47
GS 2019 Article 47 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 87:1,2,3. He noted all synod members were present.
Tags: Reopening
July 6, 2020
GS 2019 art 46
GS 2019 Article 46 – General Synod Archives 1. Material 1.1 Report on the Inspection of Archives for GS 2019 (8.2.6.1) 2. Observations 2.1 No report was received from the Archive Church for general synods (i.e. the Burlington-Ebenezer CanRC). 2.2 The Burlington-Rehoboth CanRC inspected the archives of GS 2016 and reports that they are complete and in […]
GS 2019 art 45
GS 2019 Article 45 – General Fund 1. Material 1.1 Financial Report for General Fund from January 1, 2016 to February 4, 2019 by the Carman-East CanRC (8.2.13.1) 1.2 Audit of the General Fund by the Carman-West CanRC (8.2.13.2) 2. Observations 2.1 Carman-East was appointed by GS 2016 to administer the General Fund, and to collect […]
Tags: Audit or Inspect, General Fund, Verification for Claims to General Fund
GS 2019 art 44
GS 2019 Article 44 – Appeal of Chilliwack re: GS 2016 Art. 87 (Women Voting) Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on a Chilliwack appeal (8.6.1.1). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: CO 3, Women Voting
GS 2019 art 43
GS 2019 Article 43 – Appeal of Chilliwack re: RSW Art. 5 & 19 (treating an “appeal” as a “submission”) Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on a Chilliwack appeal (8.6.9.1). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: Appeal or Submission, CO 31
GS 2019 art 42
GS 2019 Article 42 – Appeal of Orangeville re: RSE May 2018 Art. 7 (“Application of CO Art. 31”) 1. Material 1.1 Appeal from the Church of Orangeville re Art 7 of the Acts of RSE May 2018 (8.6.2.1) 2. Admissibility 2.1 This appeal is deemed admissible. 3. Observations 3.1 The Acts of RSE May 2018 state the following in Article […]
GS 2019 art 41
GS 2019 Article 41 – GKv (Reformed Churches in The Netherlands) 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad – Subcommittee Relations with Churches in The Netherlands (CRCA-SRN) on the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (GKv) (8.2.2.4) 1.2 Letters from the following churches: Guelph-Emmanuel (8.3.1.1.1), Flamborough-Redemption (8.3.1.1.3), Fergus-North (8.3.1.1.5), Hamilton-Cornerstone (8.3.1.1.6), […]
Tags: CO 50, CRCA-SRN, GKv, The Netherlands, Women in Office
GS 2019 art 40
GS 2019 Article 40 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 108:2. He noted all synod members were present. The chairman informed Synod that Rev. Dr. den Hollander would be coming in person to Synod on Monday.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2019 art 4
GS 2019 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. VanSpronsen declared Synod constituted. The elected officers took their places. The Rev. Agema 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 […]
Tags: Constitution of Synod
July 1, 2020
GS 2019 art 39
GS 2019 Article 39 – Voting The chairman presented the following as a ruling of the chair in relation to voting: A delegate should abstain if: 1. a matter particularly involves his person or his church (CO Art. 32); 2. a matter pertains to the Board of Governors and he is a member of the […]
July 6, 2020
GS 2019 art 38
GS 2019 Article 38 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
Tags: Adoption of Acts
GS 2019 art 37
GS 2019 Article 37 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Psalm 119:9-17, spoke some words, led in prayer, and had those present sing Psalm 119:4,5,6. A newly arrived fraternal observer was welcomed.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2019 art 36
GS 2019 Article 36 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. The Rev. VanderVelde led in evening devotions. He had those present sing Hymn 66. He read 2 Corinthians 9 and spoke some words of meditation, connecting the passage to inter-church relations. He then led in prayer, among others for […]
Tags: Closing Devotions
GS 2019 art 35
GS 2019 Article 35 – GGRC – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. Janssen introduced the Rev. Yonson Dethan, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Calvinist Churches in Indonesia (GGRC). The Rev. Dethan addressed Synod passing on greetings. He expressed appreciation for the ties with the CanRC, and regret over the fact that those ties have not yet becomes ones […]
GS 2019 art 34
GS 2019 Article 34 – GKv – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. VanderVelde introduced the Rev. Rinze IJbema and the Rev. Dr. Melle Oosterhuis, credentialed delegates of the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (GKv). The Rev. IJbema addressed synod, bringing greetings in the Name of the risen Lord. He described the origin of the relationship between the GKv and CanRC […]
Tags: CO 50, CRCA, CRCA-SRN, GKv, The Netherlands
GS 2019 art 33
GS 2019 Article 33 – CRTS – Announcement re New Testament professor The chairman made the public announcement that the Rev. Dr. William den Hollander had been appointed as professor of New Testament at CRTS, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Rev. Dr. Gerhard Visscher in 2020.
Tags: CO 19, CRTS, CRTS – New Testament Department, New Professor
GS 2019 art 32
GS 2019 Article 32 – IRB – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. VanSpronsen introduced the Rev. Adriano Gama, Elder Ademir Souza, and the Rev. Iraldo Luna, credentialed delegates of the Reformed Churches in Brazil (IRB). The Rev. Gama, with the Rev. Jim Witteveen translating, addressed Synod describing the IRB, expressing gratitude for the relationship with the CanRC and the 48 […]
GS 2019 art 31
GS 2019 Article 31 – FRCSA – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. Poppe introduced br. Johannes Moes, credentialed delegate of the Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA). Br. Moes addressed Synod describing the FRCSA, its history and its ministries. He expressed gratitude for unity in the faith, evident in the assistance the FRCSA receives from […]
Tags: CO 50, CRCA, FRCSA, South Africa
GS 2019 art 30
GS 2019 Article 30 – Reopening Synod reopened in open plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Hymn 84:1,2. He noted all synod members were present. He welcomed newly arrived fraternal delegates.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2019 art 3
GS 2019 Article 3 – Election of Officers The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: D. Agema Vice-chairman: J. Louwerse First Clerk: R.C. Janssen Second Clerk: P. Holtvlüwer
Tags: Executive, Moderamen, Officers
June 29, 2020
GS 2019 art 29
GS 2019 Article 29 – Letter from Lincoln-Vineyard regarding appeal of T. Bosma (personal) This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed session. Committee 2 submitted a report seeking direction on a letter relating to the appeal from br. T. Bosma (8.6.4.3). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further work.
Tags: RSE May 2018 art 7
July 6, 2020
GS 2019 art 28
GS 2019 Article 28 – Appeal of T. Bosma re: RSE May 2018 art. 7 (personal) This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed session. Committee 2 submitted a report seeking direction on an appeal from br. T. Bosma (8.6.4.1). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further work.
Tags: RSE May 2018 art 7
GS 2019 art 27
GS 2019 Article 27 – Appeal of S. Viersen re: RSW 2018 Art. 7 & 18 (personal) This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed session, with the Rev. J. Louwerse absent. Committee 1 submitted a report seeking direction on an appeal from br. S. Viersen (8.6.11.2). The report was discussed. The committee took the report […]
Tags: RSW 2018 art 18, RSW 2018 art 7
GS 2019 art 26
GS 2019 Article 26 – CRTS – Appointment of professor New Testament This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed-restricted session. 1. Material 1.1 Letter with appendices from the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches (CRTS) with a proposal to fill the vacancy in the department of […]
Tags: Abstentions, BoG, CO 19, CRTS, CRTS – New Testament Department, New Professor
GS 2019 art 25
GS 2019 Article 25 – Request of Hamilton-Blessings re: GS 1983 Art. 145 (expression “confessions” in liturgical forms) Committee 5 presented draft 1 of a report on a request from the Hamilton-Blessings CanRC (8.6.7.1) The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: GS 1983 art 145, GS 2019 art 25, Liturgical Forms – confessions
July 2, 2020
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