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GS 2025 art 52
GS 2025 Article 52 – CPTPF (Committee for Pastoral Training Program Funding) Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on the CPTPF Report. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
July 16, 2025
GS 2025 art 51
GS 2025 Article 51 – Appeals against GS 2022 art. 108 dec. 3.5: Length of Appointment Committee 5 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal and an “overture” re the length of Synod Committee Terms. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 50
GS 2025 Article 50 – Overture RSE 2024: Adding a Footnote to the Apostles’ Creed Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on RSE 2024 Overture on Adding a Footnote to the Apostles’ Creed. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 5
GS 2025 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session at 1:00pm. The Chairman had the meeting sing Hymn 82:1. He read the roll and noted all synod members were present. He thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed in the elected officers of Synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all […]
June 20, 2025
GS 2025 art 49
GS 2025 Article 49 – OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
July 16, 2025
GS 2025 art 48
GS 2025 Article 48 – RPCNA (Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America) Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on Report 10: RPCNA of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 47
GS 2025 Article 47 – 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.
GS 2025 art 46
GS 2025 Article 46 – CER (Ecumenical Relations): General Mandate 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED During proceedings, the following motion to amend was duly made and seconded:
GS 2025 art 45
GS 2025 Article 45 – RPCNA – Fraternal Observer Address Rev. Marc Jagt introduced Rev. Johnathan Kruis, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA). Rev. Kruis addressed Synod describing the RPCNA, explaining, among other things, the functioning of The Testimony and the practice of female deacons. He expressed gratitude for our relationship. The full […]
July 15, 2025
GS 2025 art 44
GS 2025 Article 44 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session at 7:00pm. The Chairman extended a welcome to all present in the building and online via the livestream. He had the meeting sing Hymn 4. He observed that all synod members were present.
GS 2025 art 43
GS 2025 Article 43 – Adoption of Acts; Publication of GS 2025 art. 10 The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was determined that a second review of these acts would be done prior to adoption. It was decided that the composition of the Advisory Committees (GS 2025 art. 10) would not be […]
GS 2025 art 42
GS 2025 Article 42 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman observed that all synod members were present. He read Psalm 2, spoke some devotional words, led in opening prayer, and had the meeting sing Psalm
GS 2025 art 41
GS 2025 Article 41 – Closing Devotions Rev. Hilmer Jagersma read Philippians 1:3-11, led in prayer, remembering URCNA, ERQ, ARPC, and FCS. The day was closed with the singing of Hymn 78. Synod was adjourned until 9:00am.
GS 2025 art 40
GS 2025 Article 40 – CRTS (Board of Governors): Sixth Professor Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on a letter from the Toronto (Bethel) CanRC re considering the appointment of a sixth professor at CRTS (Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration. (See […]
GS 2025 art 4
GS 2025 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, Rev. Schouten declared Synod constituted. The elected officers took their places. Rev. Louwerse called for a break to give the executive the opportunity to come with proposals regarding the proceedings of Synod and the division of tasks among the various members of Synod. […]
June 20, 2025
GS 2025 art 39
GS 2025 Article 39 – CER (Ecumenical Relations): General Mandate Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on the Report 1: General Mandate of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
July 15, 2025
GS 2025 art 38
GS 2025 Article 38 – Days of Prayer 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 37
GS 2025 Article 37 – CWeb (Official Website) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 36
GS 2025 Article 36 – CBT (Bible Translations) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 35
GS 2025 Article 35 – Archives 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: The mandate can be found in Appendix 20. ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 34
GS 2025 Article 34 – Address Church 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Consideration 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 33
GS 2025 Article 33 – FCS – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Free Church of Scotland (FCS), declaring gratitude for our relationship. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 11. The Chairman spoke some words in response.
GS 2025 art 32
GS 2025 Article 32 – ARPC – Fraternal Observer Address Rev. Marc Jagt introduced Rev. Aaron De Boer, credentialed delegate of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC). Rev. De Boer addressed Synod and provided an overview of the ARPC. He expressed gratitude for our relationship. The full text of his address can be found in Appendix 10. The […]
GS 2025 art 31
GS 2025 Article 31 – ERQ – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Marc Jagt introduced Rev. Blaise Tsabang, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Church in Quebec (ERQ). Rev. Tsabang addressed Synod and provided an overview of the ERQ, noting the challenges faced by the congregations. He expressed gratitude for our sister-church relationship. The full text of his address can […]
GS 2025 art 30
GS 2025 Article 30 – URCNA – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Karlo Janssen introduced Rev. Jason Vander Horst, credentialed delegate of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). Rev. Vander Horst addressed Synod and provided an overview of the URCNA. He expressed gratitude for our sister-church relationship, expressed in so many ways, noting that our “Phase 2” […]
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