News on the Synod of 2020
This article by Russell Dykstra reports on the 2020 PRCA Synod held at Trinity PRC, detailing the practical arrangements and regulations adopted to conduct the assembly during COVID-19 restrictions. A primary focus is synod's adoption of a significant statement on "Affirmations regarding Marriage, Sexuality, and Gender Identity," which articulates the Reformed biblical position on these contemporary issues while affirming the PRC's reluctance to influence culture apart from addressing government policies that contradict Scripture and directly affect members' lives.
The first "news" about the synod is that there was a PRCA synod in the year 2020. The Board of Trustees and the calling church (Trinity PRC) together examined the executive orders of the state of Michigan and concluded that it would be possible to hold the sessions of synod in Trinity PRC, provided that certain regulations were followed. The consistory of Trinity and delegates of synod and their wives scattered throughout the sanctuary for the pre-synodical service on Monday evening, June 8....
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org