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 2016 art 76
GS 2016 Article 76 – CRTS – Board of Governors of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Board of Governors of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary (CRTS) (8.2.11)1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Dunnville (8.3.4.1), Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.4.2), Lincoln-Vineyard (8.3.4.3) and Toronto-Bethel (8.3.4.4)1.3 Letter from the Board of Governors of the […]
Tags: Board of Governors, CO 19, CRTS
July 15, 2020
GS 2016 art 75
GS 2016 Article 75 – CRTS – Principal Address The chairman introduced the Senate members of the CRTS present at the synod this evening: Dr. Gerhard Visscher, Dr. Arjan de Visser, Dr. Jason Van Vliet, and Dr. Theodore VanRaalte (Dr. John Smith was in Australia on sabbatical). Dr. Visscher addressed Synod, describing, among others, the […]
Tags: CRTS
July 13, 2020
GS 2016 art 74
GS 2016 Article 74 – URCNA – Fraternal Delegate Address The chairman introduced the Revs. John Bouwers, Steve Swets, and William Van Hal, fraternal delegates of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). The Rev. Bouwers addressed Synod, passing on greetings. He outlined the situation of the URCNA. He also spoke on the history of […]
Tags: CCU, CO 50, North America, URCNA
GS 2016 art 73
GS 2016 Article 73 – Reopening The chairman noted all synod members were present. The audience, fraternal delegates andCRTS professors were welcomed. He had those present sing Psalm 78:1,2.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 72
GS 2016 Article 72 – Closing devotions and adjournment A fraternal delegate was welcomed. Some housekeeping matters were addressed. The chairman spoke some further words to the high school students. He then asked those present to sing Hymn 52:1,2,3,4,5.
Tags: Closing Devotions
GS 2016 art 71
GS 2016 Article 71 – Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (GKv = RCN) Advisory Committee 1 presented its 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 70
GS 2016 Article 70 – Appeals and letter re: GS 2013 Art. 110 (Women’s Voting) Advisory Committee 3 presented its report on the appeals against GS 2013 art. 110 on Women’s Voting. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: GS 2013 art 110, Women Voting
GS 2016 art 7
GS 2016 Article 7 – Late Submissions Regarding late submissions the executive recommended the following: 1. Letters from the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (temporary federation) (GKNvv) be declared admissible as the GKNvv would not have been aware of the deadline date. 2. A letter from the Langley CanRC on the CWeb report be declared […]
Tags: Late Submissions
July 10, 2020
GS 2016 art 69
GS 2016 Article 69 – Committee for Bible Translation (CBT) Advisory Committee 5 presented its report on CBT. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: Bible Translation, CBT
July 13, 2020
GS 2016 art 68
GS 2016 Article 68 – Committee for the Official Website (CWeb) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Committee for the Official Website (CWeb) (8.2.15) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Winnipeg-Redeemer (8.3.5.1), Cloverdale (8.3.5.2), Abbotsford (8.3.5.3), Lincoln-Vineyard (8.3.5.4) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 92) gave the CWeb the following mandate: [4.3.1] To maintain the […]
Tags: CWeb, Website CanRC
GS 2016 art 67
GS 2016 Article 67 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
Tags: Adoption of Acts
GS 2016 art 66
Article 66 – Reopening The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Acts 2:1-13, spoke some words, led in prayer, and had those present sing Hymn 50:1,2,3,4.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 65
GS 2016 Article 65 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment The Rev. R. Vermeulen spoke some words, read Jeremiah 31:1-14, led in prayer, and asked those present to sing Psalm 138:1.
Tags: Closing Devotions
GS 2016 art 64
GS 2016 Article 64 – CPTPF (Committee for Pastoral Training Program Funding) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Committee for Pastoral Training Program Funding (CPTPF) (8.2.12) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 73) decided: [4.2] To reappoint the Emmanuel Canadian Reformed Church at Guelph as the PTP funding committee with the following mandate: [4.2.1] To […]
GS 2016 art 63
GS 2016 Article 63 – NAPARC (North American Reformed and Presbyterian Council) Advisory Committee 2 presented a second report on NAPARC. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, NAPARC, North America
GS 2016 art 62
GS 2016 Article 62 – RCPNA (Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America) Advisory Committee 2 presented its report on the RPCNA. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, North America, RPCNA
GS 2016 art 61
GS 2016 Article 61 – OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Committee for Contact with Churches in North America (CCCNA) – section Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) (8.2.4) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.2.9), Hamilton-Blessings (8.3.2.11), Lynden (8.3.2.15) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 43) gave the CCCNA the following […]
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, Divergences with other Churches, North America, OPC
GS 2016 art 60
GS 2016 Article 60 – RCUS (Reformed Church in the United States) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Committee for Contact with Churches in North America (CCCNA) – section Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) (8.2.4) 1.2 Letter from the Hamilton-Blessings CanRC (8.3.2.11) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 93) gave the CCCNA the […]
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, Divergences with other Churches, North America, RCUS
GS 2016 art 6
GS 2016 Article 6 – Advisory Committees of Synod The following advisory committees were appointed: Committee 1. D. Agema (convener/reporter), S.C. Van Dam, G. Bos, H.J. Leyenhorst, J. Roukema. Executive liaison: R.C. Janssen. Committee for Relations Churches Abroad (CRCA) Report. 8.2.1-8.2.3.7, 8.3.1 (all letters) Appeal from Liberated Reformed Church of Abbotsford (LRCA). 8.6.8 Committee 2. J. VanWoudenberg (convener/reporter), D. deBoer, R. Ludwig, W.F. van Beek, […]
Tags: Advisory Committees
July 9, 2020
GS 2016 art 59
GS 2016 Article 59 – ERQ (Reformed Church of Quebec) 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Committee for Contact with Churches in North America (CCCNA) –section on the Reformed Church of Quebec (ERQ) (8.2.4) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Fergus-North (8.3.2.6), Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.2.9), Hamilton-Blessings (8.3.2.11), Grassie-Covenant (8.3.2.14), and Lincoln-Vineyard (8.3.2.19) 2. Observations 2.1 GS […]
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, ERQ, North America
July 13, 2020
GS 2016 art 58
GS 2016 Article 58 – GKv – Fraternal Delegate Address The chairman introduced the Rev. J.M. (Kim) Batteau and br. Peter Bakker, fraternal delegates of the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (GKv). The Rev. Batteau addressed Synod, passing on greetings. He described the situation of the GKv and where they are at with respect to various matters. […]
Tags: CO 50, CRCA, GKv, The Netherlands
GS 2016 art 57
GS 2016 Article 57 – FRCSA – Fraternal Delegate Address The chairman introduced the Rev. Dirk Boersma, credentialed fraternal delegate of the Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA). The Rev. Boersma addressed Synod, passing on greetings and, among others, explained the desperate need for Afrikaans speaking ministers, as they are as rare as “chickens’ teeth.” The […]
Tags: CO 50, CRCA, FRCSA, South Africa
GS 2016 art 56
GS 2016 Article 56 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present. Some housekeeping matters were dealt with.
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 55
GS 2016 Article 55 – Letter from J. & B. VanPopta Synod went into closed session. 1 Material 1.1 Letter from the Rev. J. and sr. B. VanPopta (8.1.5) 2. Observation regarding admissibility 2.1 Br. and sr. VanPopta request that an act of a closed session of a previous synod be published in amended form in […]
Tags: Confidential Acts
GS 2016 art 54
GS 2016 Article 54 – Appeal of Dunnville re: GS 2013 Art. 101 Rec. 4.1 1. Material 1.1 Appeal from the Dunnville CanRC (8.6.2.1) 2. Observations 2.1 The SCBP submitted two corrections for the forms of subscription in the Authorized Provisional Version of the Book of Praise. These corrections were submitted because, due to an […]
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