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  1. 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 2022 art 80


GS 2022 Article 80 – Acts – GS 2022 Art. 60 Synod dealt with this matter in closed session, with credentialed delegates from sister churches present, and with Rev. Dick Wynia absent. The Acts of GS 2022 Art. 60 were corrected and adopted.

August 8, 2022


GS 2022 art 8


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 […]

July 5, 2022


GS 2022 art 79


GS 2022 Article 79 – Appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 31 (In-person Worship) Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 31 (Worship). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.

August 8, 2022


GS 2022 art 78


GS 2022 Article 78 – Appeal against RSE 2020 Art. 13 (Language of questions in Liturgical Forms) 1.   Material 1.1    Appeal from the Hamilton-Blessings CanRC against the decision of RSE 2020 (Art. 13) not to adopt the overture of Classis Central Ontario (CCO) May 2020, regarding the amendment of the language of the questions in […]


GS 2022 art 77


GS 2022 Article 77 – Appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 33 (Hymn Cap Overture – grounds) 1.   Material 1.1    Appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 33 from the Chilliwack CanRC (8.6.6.2) in which it appeals the overture from RSW to remove the so-called “Hymn Cap”. 2.   Admissibility 2.1    The appeal was declared admissible.  3.   Decision Synod […]

August 2, 2022


GS 2022 art 76


GS 2022 Article 76 – Appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 33 (Hymn Cap Overture – procedure) 1.   Material 1.1    Appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 33 from the Chilliwack CanRC asking GS 2022 to judge that RSW 2021 erred in the way in which it dealt with submissions from Chilliwack (and other churches), in processing an […]

July 22, 2022


GS 2022 art 75


GS 2022 Article 75 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 135:6,10. He observed that all synod members were present.


GS 2022 art 74


GS 2022 Article 74 – Appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 33 (Hymn Cap Overture – grounds) Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal by the Chilliwack CanRC against RSW 2021 Art. 33 (8.6.6.2) regarding the grounds for an overture. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.


GS 2022 art 73


GS 2022 Article 73 – Appeal against RSW 2021 Art. 33 (Hymn Cap Overture – procedure) Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal by the Chilliwack CanRC against RSW 2021 Art. 33 (8.6.6.1) regarding procedure in dealing with an overture. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for […]

July 19, 2022


GS 2022 art 72


GS 2022 Article 72 – CPTPF (Committee for Pastoral Training Program Funding) 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the Committee for Pastoral Training Program Funding (CPTPF) with all its appendices (8.2.5.1). 2.   Admissibility 2.1    The report was declared admissible. 3.   Decisions Synod decided: 3.1    To express gratitude to the Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC and its committee for […]


GS 2022 art 71


GS 2022 Article 71 – SCBP – Section 2 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the Standing Committee for the Book of Praise (SCBP): 1.1.1   Section Two – Committee Proposals (8.2.2.1). 1.2    Submissions from the following churches: Ancaster (8.3.2.28) re further recommendations to update Hymn 1; St. Albert (8.3.2.5) re the notation and wording change to […]


GS 2022 art 70


GS 2022 Article 70 – Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.


GS 2022 art 7


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 […]

July 5, 2022


GS 2022 art 69


GS 2022 Article 69 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed all synod members were present. He welcomed all present, including students from the Cornerstone Christian School in Guelph. He had those present sing Psalm 133, read Philippians 2:19-30, and led in opening prayer.

July 19, 2022


GS 2022 art 68


GS 2022 Article 68 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Rodney Vermeulen read 1 Peter 1:13-25 and led in closing prayer, giving thanks and offering prayer for the labours of those involved with CRTS. He then had those present sing Psalm 134:3 as a song of blessing for […]


GS 2022 art 67


GS 2022 Article 67 – CRTS (Board of Governors) The chairman welcomed Dr. Reuben Bredenhof, the faculty, staff, retired professors, and their spouses to the session. Dr. Bredenhof, newly appointed professor of Ministry and Mission, addressed the assembly and audience (see Appendix 17 for his address). The chairman spoke some words in response. Next, Dr. […]


GS 2022 art 66


GS 2022 Article 66 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 119:40. He observed that all synod members were present.


GS 2022 art 65


GS 2022 Article 65 – Appeal against RSE 2020 Art. 13 (Language of questions in Liturgical Forms) Committee 4 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal against RSE 2020 Art. 13 (Language of questions in Liturgical Forms). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.


GS 2022 art 64


GS 2022 Article 64 – Appeal against RSE 2019 Art. 9 1.   Material 1.1    Appeal of the Toronto-Bethel CanRC against RSE 2019 Art. 9 (8.6.3.1) which contains the decision to declare admissible a late submission by the Orangeville CanRC.  2.   Admissibility 2.1    The appeal was declared admissible. 3.   Decision Synod decided: 3.1    To deny the […]


GS 2022 art 63


GS 2022 Article 63 – SCBP – Section 2 Committee 1 presented draft 2 of a report on Section 2 of the Report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (8.2.2) and related materials. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back, given an amendment, for refinement.


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