No permission to hold more meetings where not all churches are represented.

History was made with first joint meeting since the two churches parted ways in 1857.

Rev. Bruce Adema and his son Seth both came to synod.

Synod president shows off Canadian tie.

Group has one year to review the denomination’s administrative structure and culture.

Synod 2011 declined to impose specific timetables.

Pastors no longer required to try to bring those churches into the CRC.

Synod 2011 says it’s not a good time to consider promoting its status.

Synod 2011 not ready to adopt a document six years in the making.

Allocation among ministries will change.

Safe Church Ministry is here to provide a safe place, said Bonnie Nicholas

Delegates received information surrounding the circumstances of Rev. Jerry Dykstra’s departure.

Rev. Jerry Dykstra thanked for his contribution to the life of the church.

Rev. Duane Kelderman thanked for decade of service at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Rev. Cornelius Plantinga Jr. thanked as he retires.

Synod 2011 sets a goal that 25 percent of top leadership positions be filled by persons of ethnic-minority backgrounds.

Rev. Robert Heerspink and Rev. Randy Rowland have delegates doing a double take.

Seven young adults from across the denomination brought youth perspective to synod.

RCA and CRC will have same wording for Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort, and Heidelberg Catechism.

Young adults will meet every three years, overlapping with the annual synod.

Number shrinks as more ethnic minority delegates come to synod.

Seven women and 35 men were welcomed by Synod 2011.

Canadian Member of Parliament couriers flag to Synod 2011.