The Agendas and Acts of Synod are the documents which contain the minutes and proceedings of this important annual church conference. Synod is an important part of the CRC's church governance, when groups of local churches (classis) get all together to debate and decide on issues related to the denomination as a whole. Issues range widely from missions and pastoral ministries, race and gender relations, etc. The resources below provide much of the history and record of the CRC Synods.
The Agendas and Acts of CRC Synods can be found in various forms and locations online, including both Hekman Library and the CRC's official website for Synod Resources. Use the links below to find PDF copies of all Minutes, Acts, and Agendas from 1857 to the present. You can also find bound, print copies shelved in Heritage Hall and Hekman 4th floor, at call number BX6820 .A3.
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Resource |
Years |
Description |
Link |
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Minutes of the Highest Assembly of the CRC |
1857-1880 |
Full Minutes (precursor to Agendas and Acts); both original Dutch and English transcriptions; PDFs online through Hekman Library |
https://library.calvin.edu/guide/collections/hh/in_house_resources/crc_synods |
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Acts and Agendas of Synod |
1881-present |
Full Agendas and Acts, some in translation form; PDFs online through Hekman Library |
https://library.calvin.edu/guide/collections/hh/in_house_resources/crc_synods |
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Index of Synodical Decisions |
1857-2000 |
Indices from the Acts and Agendas going back to 1857; PDF online through Hekman Library |
https://library.calvin.edu/guide/collections/hh/in_house_resources/crc_synods |
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Index of Synodical Decisions |
2001-present |
Indices from the Acts and Agendas of 2001 to present; PDF online Hekman Library |
https://library.calvin.edu/guide/collections/hh/in_house_resources/crc_synods |
*1933 and 1935 not available online or in print*