In his report to synod, global mission director Jhonny Alicea-Baez gave thanks for congregations’ and individuals’ faithful support of RCA missionaries and mission personnel around the world. He announced that…
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Deepening a growing commitment to collaborative and cooperative ministries, a joint session of the Christian Reformed Church Synod and RCA General Synod Saturday night gave unanimous approval to a resolution…
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At its final joint plenary session with the Synod of the Christian Reformed Church, General Synod 2014 heard about the many ways the two denominations are collaborating. RCA general secretary…
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Responding to a report identifying mass incarceration as "the most critical social issue of our time," synod on Monday approved a series of recommendations from the Commission on Christian Action…
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Responding to work that began with General Synod 2011, synod delegates met in advisory committees on Saturday to discuss proposed changes to the Book of Church Order that would allow for every-other-year…
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In advance of two General Synod reports addressing human sexuality and same-sex relationships that are anticipated in 2015, delegates on Monday instructed the Commission on Church Order to begin the…
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On Monday, synod delegates selected Greg Alderman as their new president-elect. He will be installed during General Synod 2014's closing worship on Tuesday. Alderman is senior pastor of Christ Community…
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Jan Luben Hoffman is copastor of First Reformed Church of Scotia, New York. She has served on the Commission on Worship and the General Secretary Search Committee, is a Children…
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On Monday evening, delegates engaged in a lengthy discussion of the General Synod Council finance report. The budget presented by the General Synod Council included a $4 increase to fund…
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General Synod 2013 met June 20-25 on the campus of Central College in Pella, Iowa, and addressed many aspects of ministry and mission in the RCA. (more…)
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