Speaking now is the Vice-President Elect Sarah Palsma!

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The General Synod is now reading the names of all ministers who have passed away in 2023.

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This concludes the General Synod Council report.

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Now we are receiving the final General Synod Council report for this Synod.

First up is a resolution recognizing ministers who retired in the last year.

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The first ballot has been voted for the next General Synod Vice-President. They are being counted.

We are now working through the Church Order Editorial Report, where we fix minor issues in the resolutions passed.

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The Reformed Church in America General Synod is about to start our final plenary session. Election of a Vice-President for next year's General Synod and some recognitions.

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We are now considering an overture from the Regional Synod of Canada to potentially become it's own denomination in relation with RCA.

The General Synod Committee on Overtures has recommended that the Canada Regional Synod talk with the RCA President about the process, and that Canada take the time to see what Middle Assemblies become, and also to prepare to become a separate denomination.

Extremely respectful debate has followed from the Canadian delegates

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After more fun with Robert's Rules, the General Synod votes to extend the Graceful Separation deadline to June 1, 2028.

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