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The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is a denomination of about 275,000 members in more than 1,000 churches across the US and Canada.

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#crcsynod is ending in closing worship. Tune in at https://t.co/GcNYFJeHWk

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The advisory committee recommendations about amending the Banner mandate are approved: 129 votes yes, 35 votes no, 3 abstain #crcsynod

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Synod is picking up advisory committee report 7B, having to do with The Banner's mandate. Watch the livestream at https://t.co/GcNYFJeHWk #crcsynod

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Good morning from the last day of Synod 2025. Delegates continue to reflect on the Emmaus Road journey as part of morning devotions. #crcsynod

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Synod is wrapping up for the evening. We will be back tomorrow morning at 8:15 AM (Eastern) to talk about report 7B (the Banner mandate) and have closing worship. #crcsynod

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Synod instructed CRC ecumenical delegates to the RCA to communicate the CRC’s love and concern for the RCA, its integrity, witness, and faithfulness in all matters. #crcsynod

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During the 5-year period of review, synod urges caution regarding the formation of further “Union Churches,” lest changes in the denominational relationship cause future difficulties. #crcsynod

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Delegates instruct the EIRC to conduct a 5-year review of the ecumenical relationship with the RCA, assessing the benefits and drawbacks of an "in communion relationship. #crcsynod

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Delegates discuss a recommendation to conduct a 5-year review of the ecumenical relationship with the RCA, assessing the benefits and drawbacks of an "in communion relationship." #crcsynod

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Synod 2025 adopted a change to Church Order Supplement, Article 8, D, 6 requiring RCA office-bearers who serve in the CRC to sign the Covenant for Officebearers on occasions stipulated by council, classical, and synodical regulations. #crcsynod

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Delegates prayed for the RCA and for the health of the relationship between our two denominations. "May we spur one another to greater faithfulness and fruitfulness in Christ Jesus." #crcsynod

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Delegates are discussing advisory committee report 6C considering the CRC's ongoing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. #crcsynod

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Delegate Scott Vander Ploeg (Classis Southeast US) brings a motion proposing more concrete action for church planting noting that churches need to step up to the plate for this to happen. OGS to set a number of churches to plant and secure funds. #crcsynod

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Committee 6D. Delegates recommend that #crcsynod declare that church planting is a key strategy in building the health and vitality of our denomination. They encourage churches to connect with Resonate, check in on their church planters, and strengthen church planting strategy.

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The Wednesday evening session is beginning now with delegates picking up a discussion about church planting. Our relationship with the RCA is expected next. #crcsynod

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Committee 6B which addresses the work of ReFrame ministries. The committee recommends enthusiastically commending the report of ReFrame Ministries, take note of the difficult budget realities, and encourage the churches to take offerings. These motions are approved. #crcsynod

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Rev. Kurt Selles is invited to present about the media ministry mission work of the CRC's ReFrame ministry.Delegates pray over this significant work. #crcsynod

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@resonatemission Director Kevin DeRaaf shares about the great work of the CRC’s mission agency. This agency is prayed over. #crcsynod

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@resonatemission Director Kevin DeRaaf speaks on behalf the great work of the CRC’s mission agency. This agency is prayed over.

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#crcsynod Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee is instructed to conduct a review of the CRC’s membership in the World Communion of Reformed Churches and synod approves the Alliance of Reformed Churches (ARC) as a church in communion, pending response.