Synod is the ecclesiastical body of delegates that provides governance and leadership for the members, congregations, classes, agencies, and ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. While many think of synod as a one week meeting in June each year, synod actually fills an essential denomination-wide governance and leadership role alongside the regionally delegated authority of the church classes and the locally elected church councils. While the delegates of synod meet in person for one week, the work of synod continues on throughout the year. Each decision made by synod determines the work and direction of denominational staff, committees, and Council of Delegates meetings.
This page offers resources for both the in person synod meeting as well as the outflowing work, such as Church Order, Stated Clerks and Synodical Deputies, and the many intersections of Thrive and synod. If you have any questions about synod, please contact [email protected].
Synod 2025 began convening with a virtual meeting on May 28, 2025. In person meetings took place at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada on June 13-19. Review the schedule, read the Agenda. You can view recordings of every Synod 2025 session at youTube.com/crcna.
