{"id":23746,"date":"2026-10-03T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cgk.nl\/?p=23746"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:06:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:06:40","slug":"highlights-from-the-first-week-of-the-general-synod-and-an-invitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cgk.nl\/en\/synode\/impressie-eerste-zittingsweek-generale-synode-en-uitnodiging\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights from the first week of the General Synod and an invitation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Moderamen of the General Synod has sent the letter below to church councils<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beloved in Christ,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week, the General Synod of the Christian Reformed Churches met. Following a prayer meeting on Monday evening led by Rev. Oosterbroek, the delegates met from Tuesday to Friday to begin their work. In this letter, we would like to outline for you the proceedings and the decisions taken so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Tuesday, the meeting was \u2018constituted\u2019. Normally, this does not attract much attention, but as the previous synod had been adjourned prematurely, it was a special moment on this occasion. Although the previous synod had not designated a calling church, we were nevertheless gathered here with delegates from across the country and together recognised the legitimacy of this assembly. We elected a moderamen to oversee day-to-day management, consisting of Rev. J. Nutma (chair), Rev. J. Oosterbroek (assessor), Rev. D.J.T. Hoogenboom (1st secretary) and Rev. N.C. Smits (2nd secretary). Throughout the week, we often shared our feelings, particularly our sadness at sorely missing some of the churches that had previously always been present at the synod.<br>We then began our discussion of the report by the Deputies for Representation, who had overseen a wide range of matters in the period between the two synods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Wednesday, we held a committee meeting, so without any guests present and without a live stream. We took plenty of time to speak to one another from the heart. This day formed, as it were, the spiritual heart of the week\u2019s meetings and contributed greatly to our sense of connection, precisely because there was ample space to share pain, shyness, questions and struggles with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Thursday, the discussion (once again in committee) centred on the question of exactly what we need to do now. There are all sorts of documents (instructions, requests for revision, letters, reports) on the table on which the synod must take a decision. Much of this concerns the situation within the church, and various issues are vying for priority. The synod first stated that, whatever decision we take, it must always be justified in the light of Scripture and the confession of faith, and that careful consideration requires clarity regarding the underlying principles. The synod subsequently decided on a phased discussion, set out in a so-called \u2018roadmap\u2019 proposed by the Deputies for Representation (to be found in Appendices 16 and 17 of their report 9.01 at <a href=\"https:\/\/cgk.nl\/en\/inside-the-church\/general-synod\/?tab=agenda-en-rapporten#1\">cgk.co.uk<\/a>). A committee has been tasked with preparing the agenda for the second week of meetings in December. This will need to focus, first and foremost, on the (breach of) mutual trust, on ecclesiology (what does the Bible say about the nature and boundaries of the Church?), hermeneutics (how do we read the Bible?) and the question of what it means to form a church association together and what the consequences are of deviating from synod decisions taken jointly.<br>The specific decision in which we reached the above conclusion is attached at the bottom of this letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Friday, we finalised the report from the Representation Committee and approved their work, and we discussed the position of the pre-advisers. Previously, professors at the TUA were automatically advisers to the synod, but this arrangement no longer fits in well with how the TUA has developed into a comprehensive university, where the professorship is no longer a church office. Naturally, we continue to value the input from the TUA as churches just as much as before. However, from now on, it will be the task of the Moderamen to assess on a case-by-case basis whether the TUA will be asked for advice.<br>Finally, five requests were discussed to review the decision taken by the previous synod to adjourn the synod early. There was some debate as to whether it was wise to deal with these requests for review at this stage, but it was ultimately decided that it was, so that we will know where we stand by week 2. The requests for review were granted on the basis of thorough preparatory work, which means that the synod recognised that the premature closure had not been carried out in accordance with our own rules and principles. It was emphasised in connection with the decision that the aim is not to disqualify the delegates to the previous synod or to detract from the deadlocked situation. Nor does the decision imply any judgement on the intentions of the churches which, on the basis of the decision of the premature synod, have gone their own way.<br>Two important issues are linked to this. Firstly, there are a number of churches which, following the synod\u2019s decision on early closure and amidst the confusion of the time, joined together to form a General Assembly of churches centred on Rijnsburg. Now that this decision has been revised, the question is what the future holds for these churches. This question will certainly be discussed during the second week of the meeting. In anticipation of this, the assembly has already instructed the moderamen to maintain contact with these churches, should they express a need for such contact.<br>Secondly, the granting of the requests for review certainly does not mean that the impasse in which we, as a church federation, find ourselves has been resolved. Perhaps, we hope, the granting of the requests for review will prompt some churches to consider whether they wish to send delegates to the church assemblies once again. We hereby extend a warm invitation to them, in the hope that we may thus seek, together, to restore the bond of love. However, an answer will still need to be found to the fundamental question of what it means to be a church federation whilst there are churches that deviate from jointly taken decisions. That question, too, will be addressed during the second week of the meeting.<br>After the meeting ended, everyone went their separate ways. Some felt a sense of heaviness in their hearts because of the major questions that still preoccupy us, but others certainly also felt grateful that, throughout this week, we were able to meet constructively as a group \u2013 despite the complexity and sensitivity of the process \u2013 and take certain steps forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities for all Christian Reformed churches to contribute<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practical terms, the synod therefore decided to set aside time in week 2 to hear contributions on mutual trust, ecclesiology, hermeneutics and deviations from synodical decisions from all Christian Reformed churches that wish to do so.<br><strong>We therefore invite you, as the church council, to consider whether you would like to share your views on these matters with the synod. You could do this, for example, by submitting a written contribution, or perhaps by sending a delegation to attend. Whilst it is not practically feasible or workable to welcome a large number of office-bearers, there are certainly ways for you to be represented. You may contact the committee \u2013 which is meeting this week to prepare how your input can be incorporated \u2013 by Saturday 7 November via the synod\u2019s email address, <a href=\"mailto:gshoogeveen@cgk.nl\">gshoogeveen@cgk.nl<\/a>.<\/strong><br>We would like to emphasise once again that we truly miss those churches that felt uncomfortable taking part in church assemblies, and it is precisely them that we would like to involve in this proposed dialogue. The Moderamen is more than willing, if requested, to provide clarification on the granting of revision requests or, for example, the proposed roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope and pray that, as a synod, we may serve the churches and contribute to a path of restoration. We realise that in this we are dependent on the God of all grace. At every meeting, therefore, we have prayed together to Him, listened to the Scriptures and sung His praises together, mindful of our own shortcomings. We wish you a good weekend and, above all, a blessed Sunday, united in Christ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moderamen, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. J. Nutma (Chair) <br>Rev. J. Oosterbroek (assessor) <br>Rev. D.J.T. Hoogenboom (Secretary I) <br>Rev. N.C. Smits (Secretary II)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cgk.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261003-Bijlage-besluit-inzake-bespreking-situatie-kerkverband.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appendix: Resolution of the General Synod regarding the discussion on the situation of the church federation<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Report on the first week of the 2026 General Synod and an invitation to church councils, on behalf of the 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