Remember the childhood excitement of "Picture Day"? Yesterday was picture day at Synod. Immediately before lunch, the delegates stood in the auditorium for this group picture, which I took while standing in the balcony. The campus is hilly and provides lots of excellent (several steep) slopes, but the problem was getting the photographer high enough in front … Continue reading URCNA Synod 2012-9: Pictures
URCNA Synod 2012-8: Finances
Delegates debated outdoors whether the large birds shrieking in nearby trees today were hawks or eagles. I vote for hawks, but they looked a lot larger than the red-tailed variety common in the Midwest. One appeared to be a parent and two looked like juveniles. The URCNA has churches in Canada and the United States and has … Continue reading URCNA Synod 2012-8: Finances
URCNA Synod-7: Phase 2 with RPCNA and songbook
The sun came out this afternoon, and I tried to get some pictures of the Nyack College campus while walking between the dining hall and the auditorium. I'll paste a few in this post. In Synod's late afternoon session today, Rev. Ron Scheuers gave Rev. John Bouwers the opportunity to function as chair. He led discussion regarding … Continue reading URCNA Synod-7: Phase 2 with RPCNA and songbook
URCNA Synod-6: Guidelines, forms, and definitions
Some delegates were surprised at the quick adoption of the recommendation to accept the OPC's offer to work together on a songbook, especially when the discussion about what comprises a "thoroughly Reformed theological education" generated extensive discussion. Concerns were expressed that the language of "courses" could have unintended consequences for both seminarians and seminaries. A motion made to refer … Continue reading URCNA Synod-6: Guidelines, forms, and definitions
URCNA Synod-5: Songbook (A)
The Synod of the United Reformed Churches in North America today accepted the invitation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church to work together toward the publication of a songbook to be used by both federations. In God's providence, the URCNA songbook committee has done a great deal of work on the hymn section of their proposed songbook, while the … Continue reading URCNA Synod-5: Songbook (A)
URCNA Synod-3: Getting down to business
It's been a rather rainy afternoon here on the campus of Nyack College, but most delegates have been out of the rain while sequestered in advisory committee meetings. When Synod reconvened in plenary session at 3:30, a few committees had already submitted some reports. Some had even finished their work (at least for now). These … Continue reading URCNA Synod-3: Getting down to business
URCNA Synod-2: Officers
Synod Nyack 2012 of the URCNA convened this morning with Rev. Rich Kuiken serving as Chairman pro tem. Delegates elected Rev. Ron Scheuers as Chairman, Rev. John Bouwers was elected Vice Chair, Rev. Doug Barnes as First Clerk, and Rev. Greg Lubbers as Second Clerk. Delegates will now work in their assigned advisary committees … Continue reading URCNA Synod-2: Officers
URCNA Synod-1: Worship!
Synod Nyack 2012 of the United Reformed Churches in North America began on Monday evening, June 11, with a wonderful evening of prayer and worship. Delegates, wives, and others crowded the auditorium to pray for God's blessing and sing praises to him. Elder Steve Hanko, from Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church, described it best when … Continue reading URCNA Synod-1: Worship!
Little One Lost – Synod launch
I received word from the publisher that, Lord willing, Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss will launch at the URCNA Synod Nyack 2012! Only a very limited number of copies are scheduled to arrive at the college on Thursday, where they'll be available at the Reformed Fellowship table at half-price, only $5! You … Continue reading Little One Lost – Synod launch
URCNA Synod 2012
We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming over the next few weeks to focus on the URCNA Synod 2012, which will be held in Nyack, NY, from June 11-15. I hope to post regular, perhaps daily, updates. Stay tuned!
Glenda Faye Mathes 