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General Synod 2023

Annual Meeting

June 8-13, 2023
Pella, Iowa

In its annual meeting, the General Synod sets the direction and tone for denominational ministry. It has authority in all matters relating to denominational program and policy. It also has general responsibility over all lower assemblies (regional synods, classes, and consistories).

Non-delegates will be permitted to observe General Synod plenary sessions in person again this year. Please note that while you may sit in the designated observer area in the fieldhouse, observers may not be on the floor of synod, as the synod floor is reserved for delegates.

Latest Synod News

General SynodNewsRestructuring Team
May 17, 2023

How to Follow General Synod 2023

General Synod is taking place June 8-13, 2023, at Central College in Pella, Iowa. From June 8-13, delegates from around the RCA will come together in Pella, Iowa, for General…
General SynodNews
March 29, 2023

General Synod Location Announced for 2024 and 2025

Contracts have recently been signed, confirming the location for General Synod 2024 and 2025: the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, Arizona. This decision was made following a positive experience at…
NewsRestructuring Team
March 23, 2023

Restructuring Team update: March 2023

An RCA restructuring team was created by General Synod in October 2021 to propose updated structures for the denomination in order to ensure sustained institutional and spiritual health. Here is…
NewsRestructuring Team
March 7, 2023

Roundtable Discussions Provide Feedback for the Restructuring Team

On March 4 and 5, more than 200 RCA church members and leaders attended restructuring team roundtable discussions on the East Coast. The restructuring team is in the process of…

Synod Workbook

The document guide General Synod uses during the event.

View 2023 workbook

Recommendations

An up-to-date list of all recommendations being voted on.

View 2023 Recommendations

Journals

Detailed recordings of the events of General Synod.

Coming soon

The General Synod—

The governing body of the RCA

General Synod membership is made up of minister and elder representatives from each classis and regional synod. In its annual meeting, the General Synod sets the direction and tone for denominational ministry. It has authority in all matters relating to denominational program and policy. It also has general responsibility over all lower assemblies (regional synods, classes, and consistories).

Learn about the General Synod

Minutes of General Synod

The acts and proceedings from each year are recorded in the Minutes of General Synod, including reports and recommendations.

View past meeting minutes

General Synod Statements

General Synod papers provide guidance to the members of the church and are a part of the church’s witness in society.

View past synod statements