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 1995 art 102
GS 1995 ARTICLE 102 – Contact with the OPC Committee I presents its proposal. After discussion the Committee takes the report back once more for further consideration.
July 13, 2021
GS 1995 art 101
GS 1995 ARTICLE 101 – Contacts with Churches Abroad Committee III presents: Agenda items: VIII. A. 18, 20, C. 3, 24, 40, D. 10. I. MATERIAL A. Report CRCA B. Letter from the church at London, re: Rules for Ecclesiastical Fellowship C. Letter from the church at Guelph, re: CRCA D. Letter from the church […]
GS 1995 art 100
GS 1995 ARTICLE 100 – Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting. He asks all present to sing Psalm 17 : 1, 2, 3. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.
July 12, 2021
GS 1995 art 10
GS 1995 ARTICLE 10 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: Committee I Rev. E. Kampen (convener), Rev. J. DeGelder, elder L. Stam and elder G. VanWoudenberg. Material: A 6, 7, 15, 21; C: 5, 6, 7, 10 – 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 37, 39, 41, 44, […]
June 30, 2021
GS 1995 art 1
GS 1995 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening church at Abbotsford, BC, Rev. M. VanderWel calls the meeting to order. He requests the singing of Psalm 122, reads Micah 6: 1 – 8, and leads in prayer. He welcomes the delegates and opens the meeting. (For the Opening Words, see Appendix I, […]
June 29, 2021
GS 1992 art 99
GS 1992 ARTICLE 99 – Adoption of Acts The Acts, Articles 86-97 are read and adopted.
August 9, 2021
GS 1992 art 98
GS 1992 ARTICLE 98 – Reopening The chairman asks that Psalm 146: 1 and 3 be sung, he reads Revelation 1: 9-20, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present. The chair- man mentions that the father of elder P. Vandergugten is near death and therefore br. Vandergugten will […]
GS 1992 art 97
GS 1992 ARTICLE 97 – Adjournment Rev. P.G. Feenstra asks that Psalm 65: 1 and 4 be sung, and closes in prayer.
GS 1992 art 96
GS 1992 ARTICLE 96 – Appeal of Rev. G. Nederveen Committee V presents: Agenda item VIII D5 After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Article 104)
GS 1992 art 94
GS 1992 ARTICLE 94 – Relations with Churches Abroad re ICRC Committee I presents: Agenda item VIII G1a,b,6 I. MATERIAL A. Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) re ICRC. B. Letter from the church at Fergus, ON. II. OBSERVATIONS A. Regarding the International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) Synod 1989 gave the CRCA the […]
GS 1992 art 93
GS 1992 ARTICLE 93 – Relations with Churches Abroad re PCK Committee I presents: Agenda item VIII G1a,4,6,7 The following motion is made and adopted: That Dr. N.H. Gootjes be invited to join Synod at his earliest convenience to address Synod with respect to the request of the Presbyterian Church of Korea, and to clarify […]
GS 1992 art 91
GS 1992 ARTICLE 91 – Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting by asking that Psalm 47: 1 and 3 be sung. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.
GS 1992 art 9
ARTICLE 9 Adoption of Agenda The following agenda is adopted: I. Opening on behalf of the convening church at Lincoln at 9:00 a.m. II. Examination of Credentials III. Election of the Officers IV. Constitution of General Synod V. Information from the Convening Church VI. Adoption of the Agenda VII. A. Arrangement of Time Schedule and […]
July 26, 2021
GS 1992 art 89
GS 1992 ARTICLE 89 – Appeal of Br. L. Van Zandwyk re Regulations Broader Assemblies Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII H4a After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Articles 78 and 101)
August 9, 2021
GS 1992 art 88
GS 1992 ARTICLE 88 – Appeal of Br. D. Houweling Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII D3 I. MATERIAL Letter of br. D. Houweling plus appendices. II. ADMISSIBILITY Since br. D. Houweling is appealing a decision of Regional Synod West May 28, 1991, which br. Houweling contends to be in conflict with the Word of […]
GS 1992 art 87
GS 1992 ARTICLE 87 – Appeal of Br. G. Kruyswijk Committee III presents: Agenda item VIII D15 This is dealt with in closed session. After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Articles 46 and 120)
GS 1992 art 86
GS 1992 ARTICLE 86 – Reopening The chairman asks that Psalm 138: 1 and 2 be sung, he reads Psalm 138 and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.
GS 1992 art 85
GS 1992 ARTICLE 85 – Adjournment Rev. C. VanSpronsen asks that Psalm 134: 1-3 be sung, and closes in prayer.
GS 1992 art 84
ARTICLE 84 – Relations with Churches Abroad re PCK Committee I presents: Agenda item VIII G1a,4,6,7 The Committee presents two reports. After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes these reports back for recon- sideration. (see Articles 93, 108 and 111)
GS 1992 art 83
GS 1992 ARTICLE 83 – Reopening The chairman asks that Psalm 122: 1 and 3 be sung. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.
GS 1992 art 81
GS 1992 ARTICLE 81 – Appeal of Br. D. Houweling Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII D3 After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Article 88)
GS 1992 art 80
GS 1992 ARTICLE 80 – Appointment of Deputies for the Promotion of Ecclesiastical Unity In view of the meeting of the Alliance of Reformed Churches to be held on November 17-19, 1992. Synod decides to appoint an ad hoc committee consisting of Rev. J. Mulder and Dr. C. VanDam as temporary deputies, to speak on […]
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