Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
Note: Indexing of synods is still progressing.
Search Instructions
- Use Synod(s) to indicate which synod(s) you want to search.
- Use Topic(s) to search for indexed topic(s) (use “All Topics” to search all the acts). Selecting more than one topic will create an OR search.
- Use Search term to search for something within the Synod(s) and Topic you have specified. To create an AND search, enter the terms separated by a comma. to search for a phrase, place the phrase between quotation marks.
Examples
- 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”.
- To search for all decisions in 2019 that mention either the FRCA or the FRCSA select Synod(s): “GS 2019”, Topic(s): “FRCA” “FRCSA”, Search: (leave blank) and click “Submit”.
- To search for all decisions in 2019 that mention both the FRCA and FRCSA select Synod(s): “GS 2019”, Topic(s): “All Topic(s)”, Search: “FRCA, FRCSA” and click “Submit”.
Note that topics have been have been determined by the article heading. This means that mention of, say, the FRCA in a decision on the CRTS will not show up under topics. To search for all references to a particular matter, please use the search function.
Click on the article reference to access the text of the article.
Page 6 of 135
GS 2025 art 16
GS 2025 Article 16 – GGRCI – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Carl Van Dam introduced Rev. Yonson Dethan, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Calvinist Churches in Indonesia (GGRCI). Rev. Dethan addressed Synod and provided an overview of the GGRCI. He expressed gratitude for our sister-church relationship but wondered if our relationship could be more fruitful with a […]
July 4, 2025
GS 2025 art 159
GS 2025 Article 159 – SCBP (Book of Praise) Report Section One, Part 4 (Awareness) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 3.1 GS 2022 (art. 120) mandated the SCBP to “To foster an increased awareness of the existence of the Book of Praise among others in the English-speaking world.” 3.2 The SCBP notes with gratitude […]
July 18, 2025
GS 2025 art 158
GS 2025 Article 158 – Appeals against GS 2022 art. 105: Hymn Cap 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED G. Boot and A. Jairam abstained as per CO art. 32.
GS 2025 art 157
GS 2025 Article 157 – SCBP (Book of Praise) Report Section One, Parts 8-12 and Three, Parts 15, 16 (Administrative) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 156
GS 2025 Article 156 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman had the meeting sing Hymn 52:1,2. He observed that all synod members were present.
GS 2025 art 155
GS 2025 Article 155 – Overture RSW 2024: CO art. 30 (Ecclesiastical Route) Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on an overture from RSW 2024 re CO art. 30 (Ecclesiastical Route). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration. Synod was adjourned for committee work.
GS 2025 art 154
GS 2025 Article 154 – CRTS (Board of Governors) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED Revs. J. Louwerse and J. Poppe abstained as members of the Board of Governors.
GS 2025 art 153
GS 2025 Article 153 – Overture RSW 2024: Infant Baptism Form Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on an overture from RSW 2024 regarding the Liturgical Form for the Baptism of Infants. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 152
GS 2025 Article 152 – GGRI-T (Reformed Churches in Indonesia – Timor) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 151
GS 2025 Article 151 – GGRI (Reformed Churches in Indonesia) 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 2025 art 150
GS 2025 Article 150 – Appeal Burlington (Fellowship) against GS 2022 art. 155: Pulpit Access Committee 5 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal by the Burlington (Fellowship) CanRC against GS 2022 art. 155 regarding pulpit access. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 15
GS 2025 Article 15 – FCC – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Free Church of Scotland Continuing (FCC), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 3. The […]
July 4, 2025
GS 2025 art 149
GS 2025 Article 149 – Overture RSE 2024: Shortening Duration of General Synod Committee 4 presented draft 1 of a report on an overture from RSE 2024 regarding shortening the duration of a general synod. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
July 18, 2025
GS 2025 art 148
GS 2025 Article 148 – IRB – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches in Brazil (IRB) which declared gratitude for our relationship and expressed regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 18. The […]
GS 2025 art 147
GS 2025 Article 147 – KPCK – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Kosin Presbyterian Church of Korea (KPCK) which declared gratitude for our relationship. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 17. The Chairman spoke some words in response.
GS 2025 art 146
GS 2025 Article 146– Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
GS 2025 art 145
GS 2025 Article 145 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman read Psalm 126, spoke some devotional words, led in opening prayer, and had the meeting sing Psalm 126. He observed that all Synod members were present.
GS 2025 art 144
GS 2025 Article 144 – Closing Devotions Rev. Ken Wieske spoke some devotional words, read Zechariah 4:6-10b, spoke some more devotional words, had the meeting sing Psalm 127:1,2, and led in prayer. Synod was adjourned until 9:00am.
GS 2025 art 143
GS 2025 Article 143 – Overture CCO Jun 2020: phrase “summarized in the confessions” Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on an overture adopted by Classis Central Ontario (CCO) Jun 2020 and submitted by the Hamilton (Blessings) CanRC regarding the phrase “summarized in the confessions” in several Liturgical Forms. The report was discussed. […]
GS 2025 art 142
GS 2025 Article 142 – SCBP (Book of Praise) Report Section One, Parts 4, 5, and 7 Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on the SCBP (Book of Praise) Report Section One, Parts 4, 5, and 7. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 141
GS 2025 Article 141 – Appeal against GS 2022 art. 105 (Hymn Cap) Committee 1 presented draft 2 of a report on an appeal against GS 2022 art. 105 (Hymn Cap). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
GS 2025 art 140
GS 2025 Article 140 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman had the meeting sing Hymn 7:1,3. He observed that all Synod members were present.
GS 2025 art 14
GS 2025 Article 14 – GK – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Karlo Janssen introduced Rev. Rik Douma, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Churches [The Netherlands] (GK). Rev. Douma addressed Synod and provided an overview of the GK. He expressed gratitude for the newly established sister-church relationship. The full text of his address can be found in Appendix 2. […]
Tags: CER, GK, The Netherlands
July 4, 2025
GS 2025 art 139
GS 2025 Article 139 – Synod Guidelines re Officers of General Synods 1. Material 2. Admissibility 3. Observations 4. Considerations 5. Recommendations ADOPTED K. Janssen had his abstention recorded. Note: The Synod Guidelines as last revised by GS 2025 can be found in Appendix 25. Synod was adjourned for committee work.
July 18, 2025
GS 2025 art 138
GS 2025 Article 138 – GGRI-T (Reformed Churches in Indonesia – Timor) Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on GGRI-T. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.
Page 6 of 135