Category Archives: Synod 2007

It’s Sunday and Synod continues generally as expected. Yesterday groups discussed the first of the three main issues (the missional structures report and recommendations). As I write this the same groups are deliberating on the Belhar confession. Tomorrow they will … Continue reading →

As you may, or may not, have discerned from a previous post, new business brought up a concern regarding Rev. Lewis’ choice as a preacher for General Synod this year (due, presumably, to her stated position on homosexuality).  The concern … Continue reading →

Preaching, for the regular worship services this year is provided by Rev. Jacqueline Lewis. Although there has been some concern about her and her congregation’s position on homosexuality (expressed in new business yesterday, and resulting in a recommendation I’ll post … Continue reading →

Elder Brad Lewis, the RCA’s current president, offered his report this morning.  You can read about it at: http://www.rca.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=3021&srcid=2059 You can download the report at the bottom of that page.  I STRONGLY recommend that you read it.   As an … Continue reading →

Synod 2007 was called to order last night (Thursday) at Third Reformed Church in Pella, and business began this morning (Friday). Almost within minutes there was a little controversy. First, the traditional request for the privilege of the floor to … Continue reading →

Wow!  yesterday we had a tornado go by not far from here.  I haven’t heard that there was any real damage, but JJ, Sophia and I spent about 45 minutes in the basement of the dining hall waiting for the … Continue reading →

Next week Thursday (June 7, 2007) at 7:30 pm, the Reformed Church in America will officially call to order it’s 201st General Synod at Third Reformed Church in Pella, IA. Like last year, I will be attempting to put updates … Continue reading →