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 1986 art 101
GS 1986 ARTICLE 101 Text Apostles’ Creed A motion, reading: “Synod decide to declare the document which br. L. VanZandwyk added to his letter about the word ‘Christian’ and to which he gave the title ‘I believe … a “Christian” Church’ is inadmissible on the basis of its harsh, unbrotherly, and therefore unchris tian, language.” […]
GS 1986 art 100
GS 1986 ARTICLE 100 Re Articles 13 and 72, Church Order (See Art. 95) Discussion continues. The recommendations re Art. 72 are ADOPTED.
GS 1986 art 10
GS 1986 ARTICLE 10 Theological College Appointment Synod enters into closed-restricted session. Committee Ill presents: A. MATERIAL Agenda VIII, A, 2, d: Proposal re Appointment of a new professor of New Testament. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The Board of Governors presents the following: a. The information that Professor L. Selles has reached the mandatory retirement age […]
November 22, 2021
GS 1986 art 1
GS 1986 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening Church at Burlington-West, ON, the Rev . J. Mulder calls the meeting to order. He requests that Psalm 72:1 be sung, reads II Timothy 2: 1-13, and leads in prayer. He welcomes the delegates with the following words : “Esteemed brothers, On behalf of […]
November 18, 2021
GS 1983 art 99
GS 1983 ARTICLE 99 – Correspondence with Churches Abroad The discussion on the Advisory Report re Correspondence Presbyterian Church of Korea (Koryu Pa) is continued. One round of discussion is completed. The discussion on the Advisory Report of Committee IV re sister Churches is continued. The Recommendations D 1-7 are adopted as amended. Committee IV […]
May 24, 2022
GS 1983 art 98
GS 1983 ARTICLE 98 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Hymn 46. Roll call is held.
May 20, 2022
GS 1983 art 97
GS 1983 ARTICLE 97 – Correspondence with Churches Abroad The Report of Committee IV on Correspondence with Churches Abroad (sister Churches) is read and discussed. The Advisory Committee agrees to reconsider various formulations in this report before further discussion. The report of Committee IV Presbyterian Church of Korea (Koryu Pa) is read and discussed. Session […]
May 19, 2022
GS 1983 art 96
GS 1983 ARTICLE 96 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Hymn 2: 4 and 5. Roll call is held.
GS 1983 art 95
GS 1983 ARTICLE 95 – Acts The Acts Articles 86-93, are amended and adopted. Adjournment Session is closed until the afternoon. The Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1983 art 94
GS 1983 ARTICLE 94 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Hymn 2:1, 2, and 3, reads Revelation 4, and leads in prayer. Roll call is held; br. J. Hendricks is absent.
GS 1983 art 93
GS 1983 ARTICLE 93 – Adjournment Rev. M. VanderWel requests to sing Psalm 92: 1, 2, and 6, and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1983 art 92
GS 1983 ARTICLE 92 – Book of Praise (Psalms and Hymns) Committee I presents the report on the Book of Praise (Section I, Psalms and Hymns). This report is read and discussed.
GS 1983 art 91
GS 1983 ARTICLE 91 – Decisions re Revision Church Order A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, F. B. OBSERVATIONS C. CONSIDERATIONS D. RECOMMENDATIONS Synod decides: Minority Report Observations: as in the report of the advisory Committee Ill. Considerations: Recommendation: Synod decides: ADOPTED
GS 1983 art 90
GS 1983 ARTICLE 90 – Revision Church Order (continued) The recommendations of the Advisory Committee are dealt with and voted on (see Article 91). A motion to delete the last sentence of proposed Article 11 Church Order is duly seconded and ADOPTED. A motion to adopt the entire revised Church Order as amended by Synod […]
April 26, 2022
GS 1983 art 9
GS 1983 ARTICLE 9 – Adjournment After the various committees have been assigned their respective meeting rooms, the chairman adjourns the meeting and the Advisory Committees meet.
January 24, 2022
GS 1983 art 89
GS 1983 ARTICLE 89 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 106: 1, 23, and 24. Roll call is held.
April 26, 2022
GS 1983 art 87
GS 1983 ARTICLE 87 – Acts The Acts, Articles 79-85, are read and adopted.
April 25, 2022
GS 1983 art 86
GS 1983 ARTICLE 86 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 84:1, 2, and 6, reads Psalm 84, and leads in prayer. Roll call is held.
GS 1983 art 85
GS 1983 ARTICLE 85 – Adjournment Rev. Cl. Stam requests Synod to sing Psalm 122: 1 and 2, and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1983 art 84
GS 1983 ARTICLE 84 – Canons of Dort Since it appears that new documents may be available in the file of Synod re Canons of Dort, Synod agrees to request Committee Ill to look into this matter.
GS 1983 art 83
GS 1983 ARTICLE 83 – Revision Church Order The discussion on the revision of the Church Order is continued.
GS 1983 art 82
GS 1983 ARTICLE 82 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 48: 1 and 4. Roll call is held.
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