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 2016 art 53
GS 2016 Article 53 – Appeal of LRCA re: GS 2013 Art. 62 1. Material 1.1 Letter from the Liberated Reformed Church at Abbotsford (LRCA) (8.6.8.1) 2. Admissibility 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 62) declared their letter inadmissible. GS 2013 observed, “The churches of the Canadian Reformed federation set the agenda for general synod. No church […]
Tags: Admissibility, CCCNA, CO 50, LRCA, North America
July 13, 2020
GS 2016 art 52
GS 2016 Article 52 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
Tags: Adoption of Acts
GS 2016 art 51
GS 2016 Article 51 – Reopening The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Acts 1:12-26, spoke some words, led in prayer, and asked those present to sing Hymn 52:1,2,5. It was mentioned that the Rev. B. Backensto, the RPCNA fraternal observer, had returned home and that br. M. Bube, the OPC fraternal delegate, would be returning home. Some […]
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 50
GS 2016 Article 50 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. L. Jagt read 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 and spoke some words. He asked those present to sing Hymn 83:1,2 and led in prayer.
Tags: Closing Devotions
July 10, 2020
GS 2016 art 5
GS 2016 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.
Tags: Reopening
July 9, 2020
GS 2016 art 49
GS 2016 Article 49 – CCCNA (Committee for Contact with Churches in North America) – General 1. Material 1.1 The Committee for Contact with Churches in North America (CCCNA) – General (8.2.4) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Carman-West (8.3.2.2), Cloverdale (8.3.2.3), Fergus-North (8.3.2.6), Smithville (8.3.2.7), Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.2.9), Hamilton-Blessings (8.3.2.11), Lynden (8.3.2.15), Lincoln-Vineyard (8.3.2.19), Toronto-Bethel […]
Tags: CCCNA General Mandate, CO 50, North America
July 10, 2020
GS 2016 art 48
GS 2016 Article 48 – FCC – Letter of Greeting The chairman read a letter of greeting sent via email by the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) (FCC), expressing gratitude for our relationship of EF. Regret was expressed at being unable to attend synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found […]
GS 2016 art 47
GS 2016 Article 47 – FRCSA (Free Reformed Churches of South Africa) 1. Material 1.1 Report of Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA) (8.2.1) 1.2 Letter from the Flamborough CanRC (8.3.1.6) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 132) decided: [4.1] To continue the relationship of […]
Tags: CO 50, CRCA, FRCSA, South Africa
GS 2016 art 46
GS 2016 Article 46 – FCS (Free Church of Scotland) 1. Material 1.1 Report of Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section Free Church of Scotland (FCS) (8.2.1) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Abbotsford (8.3.1.1.13), Flamborough (8.3.1.6), Smithville (8.3.1.3) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 161) decided: [4.1] To continue the relationship […]
GS 2016 art 45
GS 2016 Article 45 – FCC (Free Church of Scotland Continuing) 1. Material 1.1 Report of Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section Free Church Continuing (FCC) (8.2.1) 1.2 Letters from the following CanRC: Abbotsford (8.3.1.1.13), Flamborough (8.3.1.6), Smithville (8.3.1.3) 2. Observations 2.1 GS 2013 (Art. 162) decided: [4.1] To continue the relationship […]
GS 2016 art 44
GS 2016 Article 44 – RPCNA – Fraternal Observer Address The chairman introduced the Rev. Bruce Backensto, observer at GS 2016 for the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA). The Rev. Backensto addressed Synod, passing on greetings and, among other things, expressing understanding for hesitancy in the CanRC with respect to entering into EF with the […]
Tags: CCCNA, CO 50, North America, RPCNA
GS 2016 art 43
GS 2016 Article 43 – 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 42
GS 2016 Article 42 – Appeal of Hamilton-Providence re: RSE 2015 Art. 7 Synod went into closed session. Committee 4 presented draft 2 of a report on an appeal from the Hamilton-Providence CanRC (8.6.7.1) and a letter from br. A. Sikkema (8.6.7.2). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement. Synod […]
GS 2016 art 41
GS 2016 Article 41 – Point of Order: Application CO 32 A point of order was raised to discuss the executive’s instruction on the application of CO 32 (see GS 2016 Art. 27). The executive’s instruction was considered worded too strongly. The instruction was retracted. Members were advised to keep the spirit of CO 32 […]
Tags: CO 32, Synod Guidelines on Voting
GS 2016 art 40
GS 2016 Article 40 – 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 4
GS 2016 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. VanWoudenberg declared Synod constituted. The elected officers took their places. The Rev. Aasman thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed by voting for the officers of synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all the work done in preparation […]
Tags: Constitution of Synod
July 9, 2020
GS 2016 art 39
GS 2016 Article 39 – Letter from J. & B. VanPopta Synod went into closed session. Committee 5 presented a report on a letter from the Rev. J. and sr. B. VanPopta (8.1.5). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement. Synod returned to open session.
Tags: Confidential Acts
July 10, 2020
GS 2016 art 38
GS 2016 Article 38 – Appeal of Hamilton-Providence re: RSE 2015 Art. 7 Synod went into closed session. Committee 4 presented a report on an appeal from the Hamilton-Providence CanRC (8.6.7.1) and a letter from br. A. Sikkema (8.6.7.2). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement. Synod returned to open […]
GS 2016 art 37
GS 2016 Article 37 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
Tags: Adoption of Acts
GS 2016 art 36
GS 2016 Article 36 – Reopening The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Acts 1:6-11, spoke some words, led in prayer, and had those present sing Hymn 45:1,2,3. Some housekeeping matters were dealt with. It was mentioned that the Rev. G. Horner, the RCUS fraternal delegate, had returned home. Newly arrived fraternal delegates and a fraternal […]
Tags: Reopening
GS 2016 art 35
GS 2016 Article 35 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. J. Roukema spoke some words, read Romans 12:1-8, led in prayer, and asked those to present sing Hymn 47:4,5.
Tags: Closing Devotions
GS 2016 art 34
GS 2016 Article 34 – Days of Prayer 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Burlington-Rehoboth CanRC and Edmonton-Providence CanRC regarding days of prayer (8.2.13) 2. Observation 2.1 Burlington-Rehoboth and Edmonton-Providence reported that they were not called upon by the churches to organize a day of prayer. 3. Consideration 3.1 The churches appointed have fulfilled their […]
Tags: CO 54, Days of Prayer
GS 2016 art 33
GS 2016 Article 33 – Address Church 1. Material 1.1 Report from the Burlington-Ebenezer CanRC (8.2.18) 2. Observation 2.1 Burlington-Ebenezer reported it received two requests from the publisher of The Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches to update the statistical information regarding the CanRC. Burlington-Ebenezer responded to each request with information taken from the most […]
Tags: Address Church
GS 2016 art 32
GS 2016 Article 32 – Archive Church 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Archives for GS 2013 (8.2.19) 1.2 Report on the Inspection of Archives for GS 2013 (8.2.10) 2. Observations 2.1 The Burlington-Ebenezer CanRC reports: 2.1.1 All material from GS 2013 has been placed in the Archives of general synods and has been catalogued. […]
Tags: Archives
GS 2016 art 31
GS 2016 Article 31 – General Fund 1. Material 1.1 Financial Report for General Fund from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015 (8.2.17) 1.2 Letter from the Orangeville CanRC regarding GS 2013 Art. 30 (8.3.9.1) 2. Observations 2.1 The Carman-East CanRC was appointed by GS 2013 to administer the General Fund, and to collect […]
Tags: General Fund
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