Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
Note: Indexing of synods is still progressing.
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- Use Synod(s) to indicate which synod(s) you want to search.
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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 2016 art 99
GS 2016 Article 99 – CBT (Committee for Bible Translation) Advisory Committee 5 presented a second draft of its report on the Committee for Bible Translation (CBT) report, the Overture from the Brampton-Grace CanRC, and the appeal of the Burlington-Fellowship CanRC re: GS 2013 Art. 97. The report was discussed. The report was put to […]
Tags: Bible Translation, CBT, GS 2013 art 97
July 16, 2020
GS 2016 art 98
GS 2016 Article 98 – Presentation of the Book of Praise The Rev. George VanPopta was invited to present the third edition of the Book of Praise to Synod and through Synod to the churches. In his speech he outlined the history of the Book of Praise. His address can be found in Appendix 13. He […]
Tags: Book of Praise
GS 2016 art 97
GS 2016 Article 97 – Appeals and letters re: GS 2013 Art. 124, 173 (SCBP Mandates) Advisory Committee 4 presented its report on the Appeals and letters regarding the mandate for the Standing Committee for the Book of Praise (SCBP). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: GS 2013 art 124, GS 2013 art 173, SCBP
GS 2016 art 96
GS 2016 Article 96 – GKv (Reformed Churches in The Netherlands) Advisory Committee 2 presented a refined report on the GKv. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: CO 50, CRCA-SRN, GKv, The Netherlands
GS 2016 art 95
GS 2016 Article 95 – Opening The chairman noted all synod members were present. He welcomed all who were present.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 94
GS 2016 Article 94 – Appeal of Hamilton-Providence re: RSE 2015 Art. 7 Synod went into closed session. 1. Material 1.1 Appeal from the Hamilton-Providence CanRC (8.6.7.1) 1.2 Letter from br. A. Sikkema (8.6.7.2) 2. Admissibility 2.1 The letter from br. Sikkema is admissible, since the appeal from Hamilton-Providence concerns his person. 3. Observations 3.1 […]
GS 2016 art 93
GS 2016 Article 93 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
Tags: Adoption of Acts
GS 2016 art 92
GS 2016 Article 92 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 91
GS 2016 Article 91 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment The chairman said farewell to the fraternal delegates from the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (GKv), the Rev. Batteau and br. Bakker, and the fraternal from the Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA), the Rev. Boersma, and also spoke words of farewell to the grade […]
Tags: Closing Devotions
GS 2016 art 90
GS 2016 Article 90 – RPCNA (Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America) Advisory Committee 2 presented its report. The report was discussed. During discussion the following amendment was moved and seconded: Amendment 1: To augment “4.2 That the CanRC not enter into a relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship (EF).” With “at this time” So that the […]
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, North America, RPCNA
GS 2016 art 9
GS 2016 Article 9 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.
Tags: Reopening
July 10, 2020
GS 2016 art 89
GS 2016 Article 89 – NAPARC (North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Committee for Contact with Churches in north America (CCCNA) – section North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC) (8.4.2) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Cloverdale (8.3.2.3), Guelph-Emmanuel (8.3.2.4), Toronto-Bethel (8.3.2.22) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. […]
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, NAPARC, North America
July 16, 2020
GS 2016 art 88
GS 2016 Article 88 – IRB (Reformed Churches in Brazil) 1. Material 1.1 Report of Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section on the Reformed Churches in Brazil (IRB) (8.2.1) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 133) decided: [4.1] To continue the relationship of EF with the IRB under the adopted rules; [4.2] To […]
GS 2016 art 87
GS 2016 Article 87 – Appeals and letter re: GS 2013 Art. 110 (Women’s Voting) Advisory Committee 3 presented its report. The report was discussed. During discussion the following amendments were moved and seconded: Amendment 1 To replace “Since GS 2013 Art. 110 Cons. 3.3 does not figure at all in their recommendations, we can […]
Tags: GS 2013 art 110, Women Voting
July 15, 2020
GS 2016 art 86
GS 2016 Article 86 – Appeal of Ancaster re: RSE 2013 Art. 8 Synod went into closed session. Committee 4 presented its report on the appeal of the Ancaster CanRC (8.6.10.1) and the letter of br. Jitse M. van der Meer (8.6.10.2). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement. Synod […]
Tags: RSE 2013 art 8
GS 2016 art 85
GS 2016 Article 85 – Reopening The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Acts 2:14-21, spoke some words, led in prayer, and had those present sing Psalm 87:1,2,3,4,5. He welcomed fraternal delegates.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 84
GS 2016 Article 84 — Closing Devotions and Adjournment Some housekeeping matters were dealt with. The Rev. R. deJonge read John 4:1-15 and John 7:37-39, spoke some words, led in prayer, and asked those present to sing Hymn 47:1,2,5.
Tags: Closing Devotions
GS 2016 art 83
GS 2016 Article 83 – IRCK (Independent Reformed Church in Korea) Advisory Committee 1 presented its report on IRCK. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
GS 2016 art 82
GS 2016 Article 82 – RCK (Reformed Church in Korea) Advisory Committee 1 presented its report on RCK. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
GS 2016 art 81
GS 2016 Article 81 – KPCK (Kosin Presbyterian Church in Korea) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section on the Kosin Presbyterian Church in Korea (KPCK) (8.2.1) 1.2 Letter from the following CanRC: Flamborough (8.3.1.6) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 155) decided: [4.1] To continue the […]
GS 2016 art 80
GS 2016 Article 80 – URCNA (United Reformed Churches in North America) – Committee for Church Unity – Subcommittee for the Church Order (CCU-SCO) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Subcommittee for the Church Order of the Committee for Church Unity (CCU-SCO) (also known as Proposed Joint Church Order (PJCO) Committee) (8.2.6) 1.2 Letter from […]
Tags: CCU-SNO, CO 50, North America, URCNA
GS 2016 art 8
GS 2016 Article 8 – Housekeeping Matters After receiving a proposal from the officers of synod the following was decided: 1. Presence on the Internet: Synod will publish the Acts of Synod on the church website as they become available. However, as the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which […]
Tags: Housekeeping
July 10, 2020
GS 2016 art 79
GS 2016 Article 79 – URCNA (United Reformed Churches in North America) – Committee for Church Unity – Subcommittee for Theological Education (CCU-STE) 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Subcommittee for Theological Education of the Committee for Church Unity (CCU-STE) (8.2.7) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.3.2), Hamilton-Blessings (8.3.3.4), Lincoln (8.3.3.6) 2. Observations […]
Tags: CCU-STE, CO 50, North America, URCNA
July 15, 2020
GS 2016 art 78
GS 2016 Article 78 – URCNA (United Reformed Churches in North America) – Committee for Church Unity – Subcommittee for Liturgical Forms and Confessions (CCU-SLFC) 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Subcommittee for Liturgical Forms and Confessions (SLFC) of the Committee for Church Unity (CCU) (8.2.8) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.3.2), Hamilton-Blessings […]
Tags: CCU-SLFC, CO 50, North America, URCNA
GS 2016 art 77
GS 2016 Article 77 – URCNA (United Reformed Churches in North America) – Committee for Church Unity – Coordinators (CCU-C) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Committee for Church Unity – Coordinators (CCU-C) (8.2.5) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Orangeville (8.3.3.1), Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.3.2), Glanbrook (8.3.3.3), Hamilton-Blessings (8.3.3.4), Abbotsford (8.3.3.5), Lincoln-Vineyard (8.3.3.6) 2. Observations 2.1 […]
Tags: CCU, CO 50, North America, URCNA
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