
Highlights from the first week of the General Synod and an invitation
Report on the first week of the 2026 General Synod and an invitation to church councils, on behalf of the Moderamen
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Report on the first week of the 2026 General Synod and an invitation to church councils, on behalf of the Moderamen

Brief report on the fourth day of the General Synod in Hoogeveen, 2 October 2026

Explanatory notes on the Synod committee meetings on Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October 2026

A brief report on the first day of the General Synod in Hoogeveen, 29 September 2026

Delegates discuss reports to be dealt with. The General Synod concludes at the end of the morning.

It was decided that the General Synod would conclude without completing all agenda items and without designating a calling church for a subsequent synod.

The meetings of the General Synod can be followed via a livestream.

On this session day, only the most necessary matters will be transacted. The synod will be closed conditionally.

What form should or could our church body take in the near future? The assembly is not getting anywhere.

On this fraught day, various options for staying together as churches are again explored while searching and groping.

In the third week of synod, there is a long meeting on the method of meeting. Financial matters are discussed. The rest of the day revolves around setting the agenda for further discussions.

The proposal for an interim model proved unfeasible. Perspective is being worked on. The moderation committee asks for prayer and calm.