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Why Hold Synod?
Why have synods at all? Why spend the time, energy, and money to hold this week-long gathering?
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June 25, 2010
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Children at the Lord's Supper
This year’s synod took a big step toward welcoming children to the Lord’s Supper! By approving the following guiding principal, synod sent the message that they approve of the direction of the Faith Formation Committee’s work.
April 12, 2012
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2012 Synod Agenda Available
The Agenda for Synod 2012 is now available on the Synodical Resources page of the Christian Reformed Church website. Hard copies of the Agenda will be mailed to church councils later this month. In addition, a report to synod by the Task Force Reviewing Structure and Culture is also available on the CRC website as an Agenda Supplement.
March 14, 2011
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Stated Clerks and Synodical Deputies Resources
The stated clerk of classis serves as the official correspondent for the classis. The function of the synodical deputy is to represent the interests of synod in the life or actions of the classis. Resources for both of these can be found on this webpage.
March 14, 2011
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Synodical Resources
Archival information including recordings, reports, committees, agendas and documents from past synod gatherings.
January 13, 2015
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Deacon Advisers Needed for Synod 2015
Submit your nomination to serve as a Deacon Adviser to Synod 2015!
March 17, 2015
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BOT Highlights - February 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met on February 26 and 27, 2015, at the Burlington Christian Reformed Church in Burlington, Ontario.
April 8, 2015
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Agenda for Synod 2015
The Agenda for Synod 2015 is now available on the Synod Resources page of the Christian Reformed Church in North America website.
May 1, 2015
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5 Streams in CRC World Missions
In the World Missions report to next month’s annual Synod, the work is summed up along “Five Streams”. Here is a summary of the ‘Streams’.
May 19, 2015
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The Chicago Covenant
On June 15, Faith Formation Ministries will present "The Chicago Covenant", created by 25 youth ministry leaders, to synod. We invite you to read this document and, if it speaks for you, to add your signature.
May 22, 2015
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BOT Highlights - May 2015
The Board of Trustees of the CRCNA met on May 7 and 8, 2015, at the Denominational Building in Grand Rapids, Mich.
May 27, 2015
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Agenda for Synod 2015 Supplement Now Available
The Agenda for Synod 2015 Supplement has been posted on the Synod Resources and Synod 2015 web pages (www.crcna.org/Synod).
June 5, 2015
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Seeking God’s Face at Synod
You are invited to use Seeking God’s Face to pray for and along with the delegates by downloading a free synod sampler of this devotional book.
June 5, 2015
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Guidance & Resources for Deacons and Elders
If you're a deacon, elder, or pastor in the CRC, I encourage you to read the full report of the Task Force to Study the Offices of Elder and Deacon. Additionally, I've shared other resources to dig deeper!
October 5, 2015
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BOT Highlights - September 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met from Sept. 24 to 26, 2015 at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here are the highlights of the meeting.
January 29, 2016
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Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
A working group in the Mennonite Church USA has created a 43-minute documentary entitled "The Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ" that is a good introduction to understanding the Doctrine of Discovery.
March 8, 2016
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BOT Highlights - February 2016
The Board of Trustees of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met in February 2016 at the denominational offices in Grand Rapids. During this meeting the Board...
April 4, 2016
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#CRClistens: Our Disagreements are Nothing New
David Gushee recently wrote on how the inclusion of sexual minorities in the church is redefining the evangelical landscape. Though we feel the squeeze, struggles like this aren't new.
April 11, 2016
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#CRCListens: Be Excellent to One Another
In the heat of an election year in the USA when debate and emotions run high, we are invited to dialogue in such a way that reflects the Jesus we seek to follow. So friends, be excellent to one another.
May 10, 2016
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Synod 2016 Days of Prayer - Week 1
To keep prayer at the forefront of our minds, check out these daily devotionals created for the 30 days leading up to Synod 2016!
May 19, 2016
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Synod 2016 Days of Prayer - Week 2
To keep prayer at the forefront of our minds, check out these daily devotionals created for the 30 days leading up to Synod 2016!
May 26, 2016
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Synod 2016 Days of Prayer - Week 3
To keep prayer at the forefront of our minds, check out these daily devotionals created for the 30 days leading up to Synod 2016!
June 2, 2016
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Synod 2016 Days of Prayer - Week 4
To keep prayer at the forefront of our minds, check out these daily devotionals created for the 30 days leading up to Synod 2016!
June 9, 2016
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Synod 2016 Days of Prayer - Week 5
To keep prayer at the forefront of our minds, check out these daily devotionals created for the 30 days leading up to (and during!) Synod 2016.
June 22, 2016
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Synod 2016 Worship Service Outlines: Now Available to Use
Did you catch worship during Synod 2016? It was a Spirit-led time! And good news, the outlines for these morning worship services are now available to use in your own worship planning.