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 2010 Article 172 – Printing of the Acts 1. Material Letter from Langley (8.1.r). 2. Observations 2.1 Langley notes that the printing of synod reports and the Acts constitute a large part of synod expenses (Acts 2007, Article 161, which reveals that the printing of the Acts of Synod 2004 cost $14,832.00, out […]
August 17, 2020
GS 2010 art 171
Article 171 – Appeal from Willoughby Heights re: Article 5a of the Acts of Regional Synod West 2009 1. Material Appeal from Willoughby Heights re: Article 5a Acts Regional Synod West 2009 (8.5.j). 2. Observations 2.1 The church at Willoughby Heights observes that in Considerations 1, 3, and 5, Article 5.a of the Acts of Regional Synod […]
April 18, 2022
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GS 2010 Article 170 – Appeal from br. H. Voorhorst re: A Decision of Regional Synod West 2009 1. Material Letter from Br H. Voorhorst dated May 11 2010 (8.5.y). 2. Observations 2.1 On Sept. 24, 2007, the Cloverdale consistory decided to “introduce the revised versification of the Genevan Psalms into the worship services […]
August 17, 2020
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GS 2010 Article 17 – Letter from Churches, Speeches by Various Fraternal Delegates and by an Observer A letter from the Free Church of Scotland (FCS) was read. They were unable to send a delegation but expressed their appreciation for the relationship with the CanRC. A letter from the Reformed Church of New Zealand (RCNZ) […]
July 31, 2020
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GS 2010 Article 169 – Letter to Synod London 2010 of the URCNA The Coordinators recommend that General Synod Burlington-Ebenezer “address Synod London 2010 in writing, pledging our commitment to seeking federative unity and asking whether the URCNA in word and deed is committed to do the same.” (Rec. 7:5, Report, page 17). Synod decided […]
August 17, 2020
GS 2010 art 168
GS 2010 Article 168 – Remuneration Dr. W. Helder 1. Material Letter from SCBP dated October 2009 (8.2.j.6). 2. Observations 2.1 Synod Smithers (Article 148 par. 4.1.3) mandated the SCBP to “engage Dr. Helder to work with the Committee to update the psalm section and provide a fair remuneration for the work involved.” 2.2 […]
GS 2010 art 167
GS 2010 Article 167 – Appointments 1. Board of Governors 1.1 Academic Committee 1.1.1 From Eastern Canada: E. Kampen (2013), J. Ludwig (2019), J. VanWoudenberg (2013) (Substitutes: M.H. Van Luik, R. Wynia in that order). 1.1.2 From Western Canada: R. Aasman (2019), A.J. Pol (2016), W.B. Slomp (2013) (Substitutes: A. Souman, T. […]
GS 2010 art 166
GS 2010 Article 166 – Adoption of Articles 101-111 of the Acts of Synod Articles 101-111 of the Acts were adopted after some minor changes.
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GS 2010 Article 164 – Hymn index with Scripture References 1. Material Letter from Burlington-Ebenezer (8.3.J.26) 2. Observation Burlington-Ebenezer requests Synod to instruct the SCBP to insert the Hymn Index with scripture references as per attached. They reason that the text references are with the hymns themselves, but it is very helpful to have this […]
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GS 2010 Article 163 – Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign 1. Material 1.1 Letters from Neerlandia (8.3.J.23) and Langley (8.3.J.31). 1.2 SCBP Report, Section Four, 10.3.II.6 (8.2.j). 2. Observations 2.1 This hymn is about the ascension and kingship of the Lord Jesus Christ, and is a paraphrase of parts of Psalm […]
GS 2010 art 162
GS 2010 Article 162 – SCBP: Typographical Errors 1. Material Report from the SCBP (8.2.j.4). 2. Observations 2.1 A number of typographical errors were discovered by the SCBP. This letter identifies the corrections. 2.2 Two improvements were also made in the text of two Psalms. 3. Considerations 3.1 The SCBP has […]
GS 2010 art 161
GS 2010 Article 161 – Letters against the Finalization and Implementation of Revised Psalms 1. Material Letters from Willoughby Heights (8.3.J.24), Barrhead (8.3.A.17), and Lynden (8.3.J.44). 2. Observations 2.1 The churches at Willoughby Heights, Barrhead and Lynden recommended that Synod 2010 not make a final decision to adopt the revised Psalms. They […]
GS 2010 art 160
GS 2010 Article 160 – The Text of the Lord’s Prayer 1. Material Letter from Ancaster with respect to the text of the Heidelberg Catechism, LD 45 (8.3.J.47). 2. Observation Ancaster comes to Synod with “a request concerning a point in the text of the Lord’s Prayer as found in the latest edition of the […]
GS 2010 art 16
GS 2010 Article 16 – Reopening Rev. Aasman opened the meeting by asking that Psalm 62:1,3 be sung. Roll call took place and all members of Synod were present.
July 30, 2020
GS 2010 art 159
GS 2010 Article 159 – Letter from Chatham-Ebenezer 1. Material Letter from Chatham-Ebenezer (8.1.p). 2. Observation Chatham-Ebenezer, having reviewed the Acts of Synod Smithers, decided to address some concerns to Synod Burlington-Ebenezer regarding how General Synod operates. Chatham-Ebenezer states: “While this correspondence may be interpreted as critical in nature, the purpose is to provide constructive […]
August 17, 2020
GS 2010 art 158
GS 2010 Article 158 – Financial Report Synod Smithers 2007 1. Material 1.1 Financial Report of Synod 2007 Smithers (8.1.j). 1.2 Audit Report from the church at Houston (8.1.k). 2. Observations 2.1 The Finance Committee of Synod Smithers 2007 submits a report detailing the finances of Synod 2007. The committee […]
GS 2010 art 157
GS 2010 Article 157 – Reformed Churches in Brazil (RCB) 1. Material 1.1 Report E from CRCA re: The Reformed Churches in Brazil (8.2.m). 1.2 Letter from Attercliffe (8.3.M.26). 2. Observations 2.1 Synod Smithers 2007 mandated the CRCA to continue the relationship of ecclesiastical fellowship with the RCB under the […]
GS 2010 art 156
GS 2010 Article 156 – ICRC 1. Material Report from the CRCA re: ICRC (Agenda 8.2.m). 2. Observations 2.1 Synod Smithers 2007 (Article 132, Recommendation 4.3) decided: [4.3.1] To continue the participation of the Canadian Reformed Churches in the ICRC and send two voting delegates and two advisory members to New Zealand in 2009. […]
GS 2010 art 155
GS 2010 Article 155 – Reformed Churches – Restored (RCR) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the CRCA re: the RCR (8.2 m). 1.2 Overtures from the churches of Edmonton-Immanuel (8.3.M.11) and Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.M.20). 2. Observations 2.1 The report of the CRCA regarding the RCR is as follows: “Synod 2007 decided […]
GS 2010 art 154
GS 2010 Article 154 – Reformed Churches in New Zealand (RCNZ) 1. Material 1.1 Report from the CRCA re: RCNZ (8.2.m). 1.2 Letters from Fergus-Maranatha (8.2 m.14), London (8.2.m.30), and Lincoln (8.2.m.36). 2. Observations 2.1 Synod Smithers, 2007 decided (Article 66, Recommendation 5): [5.1] To recognize that the RCNZ […]
GS 2010 art 153
GS 2010 Article 153 – New Name for the Theological College 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Board of Governors of the Theological College (8.2.l). 1.2 Letter from Winnipeg-Grace (8.3.L.3). 2. Observations 2.1 The Board adopted a proposal to change the name by which the College operates or is known, […]
GS 2010 art 152
GS 2010 Article 152 – New Name for the Theological College 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Board of Governors of the Theological College (8.2.l). 1.2 Letter from Winnipeg-Grace (8.3.L.3). 2. Observations 2.1 The Board adopted a proposal to change the name by which the College operates or is known, […]
GS 2010 art 151
GS 2010 Article 151 – CCU Church Order Subcommittee re: Proposed Joint Church Order (PJCO) 1. Material 1.1 Report from CCU Church Order Subcommittee to General Synod Burlington-Ebenezer 2010 (8.2.b). 1.2 Following is a list of the churches who have submitted letters with input of clarification or revision of the PJCO. Letters […]
GS 2010 art 150
GS 2010 Article 150 – Opening Rev. Aasman opened the meeting and welcomed all the guests, also noting the arrival of students from John Calvin Christian School in Burlington. He read from Zechariah 4 and led in prayer. All then sang Psalm 66:1,6. Roll call was then held and all members of Synod were present.
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