Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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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 2025 art 76
GS 2025 Article 76 – FRCA – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Carl Van Dam introduced Rev. Wes Bredenhof and Rev. Anthon Souman, credentialed delegates of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA). Rev. Souman addressed Synod and provided an overview of the FRCA. He expressed gratitude for our close sister-church relationship. The full text of his address can […]
July 16, 2025
GS 2025 art 75
GS 2025 Article 75 – URCNA (United Reformed Churches in North America) Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on Report 12: United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA) of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed, with participation by the URCNA fraternal delegate. The committee took the report back for […]
GS 2025 art 74
GS 2025 Article 74 – ERQ (Reformed Church of Quebec) Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on Report 4: ERQ of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration. The Chairman welcomed grade 11 & 12 students from Credo Christian High School. […]
GS 2025 art 73
GS 2025 Article 73 – CER (Ecumenical Relations): Study Mandate CO art. 50 & ER Rules 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 72
GS 2025 Article 72 – Adoption of Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
GS 2025 art 71
GS 2025 Article 71 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman read Psalm 46, spoke some devotional words, led in opening prayer, and had the meeting sing Psalm 46:1,2,5. He observed that all synod members were present and made some housekeeping comments regarding the day’s proceedings.
GS 2025 art 70
GS 2025 Article 70 – Closing Devotions Synod reopened in plenary session at 1:00pm. The Chairman made some housekeeping comments. Rev. Hendrik Alkema read Isaiah 6:1-8, spoke some devotional words, had the meeting sing Psalm 133, and led in prayer. Synod was adjourned until Monday 9:00am.
GS 2025 art 7
GS 2025 Article 7 – Late Submissions Regarding late submissions the executive recommended the following: ADOPTED
June 27, 2025
GS 2025 art 69
GS 2025 Article 69 – CER (Ecumenical Relations): Study Mandate CO art. 50 & ER Rules Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on Report 2: Study Mandate of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration. Synod decided to provisionally adopt new […]
July 16, 2025
GS 2025 art 68
GS 2025 Article 68 – Overtures RSE 2024 and RSW 2024: CO art. 55 (Songs) Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on overtures regarding CO art. 55. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 67
GS 2025 Article 67 – Personal Appeal 8.6.8.2 Synod continued in closed session. Committee 4 presented draft 1 of a report on a personal appeal, agenda item 8.6.8.2. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration. Synod returned to open session.
GS 2025 art 66
GS 2025 Article 66 – Personal Appeal 8.6.8.4 Synod continued in closed session. Committee 4 presented draft 1 of a report on a personal appeal, agenda item 8.6.8.4. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 65
GS 2025 Article 65 – Appeal against GS 2022 art. 60 & 81 Synod went into closed session. Committee 4 presented draft 2 of a report on an appeal by the Willoughby Heights CanRC against GS 2022 art. 60 and 81. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 64
GS 2025 Article 64 – Adoption of Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was noted that the clerks had decided to a procedure for adopting the acts and had communicated that to all the delegates.
GS 2025 art 63
GS 2025 Article 63 – Extra Housekeeping Matter Presence on the Internet: Only plenary sessions in which individuals address General Synod and the churches as a whole will be live streamed publicly (cf. GS 2025 art. 6)
GS 2025 art 62
GS 2025 Article 62 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman read Psalm 48, spoke some devotional words, led in opening prayer, and had the meeting sing Psalm 48. He observed that all synod members were present and made some housekeeping comments regarding the day’s proceedings.
GS 2025 art 61
GS 2025 Article 61 – Closing Devotions Synod reopened in plenary session at 8:50pm. The Chairman made some housekeeping comments. Rev. Jake Torenvliet spoke some devotional words, read Acts 11:19-26, had the meeting sing Psalm 107:1,4,12, and led in prayer. Synod was adjourned until 9:00am.
GS 2025 art 60
GS 2025 Article 60 – Report: General Fund Committee 5 presented draft 1 of a report on the General Fund. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration. Synod was adjourned for committee work.
GS 2025 art 6
GS 2025 Article 6 – Housekeeping Matters The executive presented recommendations on housekeeping matters. Synod decided the following:
June 25, 2025
GS 2025 art 59
GS 2025 Article 59 – Appeal against GS 2022 art. 142: Days of Commemoration Committee 5 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal against GS 2022 art. 142 regarding Days of Commemoration (CO art. 53). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
July 16, 2025
GS 2025 art 57
GS 2025 Article 57 – Appeal against RSW 2022 art. 12: In-person Worship Committee 5 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal against RSW 2022 art. 12 regarding In-person Worship. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 56
GS 2025 Article 56 – FRCNA – Fraternal Observer Address Rev. Marc Jagt introduced Rev. John Koopman and Rev. Jack Schoeman, credentialed delegates of the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA). Rev. Schoeman addressed Synod describing the FRCNA. He expressed gratitude for our relationship, tracing its history and spending some time on the topic of the nature […]
GS 2025 art 55
GS 2025 Article 55 – Adoption of Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was determined that the process for further corrections to the Acts would be decided by the clerks.
GS 2025 art 54
GS 2025 Article 54 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman read Psalm 122, spoke some devotional words, led in opening prayer, and had the meeting sing Psalm 122. He observed that all synod members were present and made some housekeeping comments regarding pictures and the special evening dinner. He welcomed two newly […]
GS 2025 art 53
GS 2025 Article 53 – Closing Devotions Rev. Marc Jagt read Philippians 2:12-18 and led in prayer, remembering the RPCNA. The day was closed with the singing of Hymn 28:1,3,5. Synod was adjourned until 9:00am.
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