Synod 2026 is scheduled to meet on the campus of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. from June 12-18. The convening session will be held virtually on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern. The Agenda for Synod will be available here, documents will be uploaded as they become available following the March 15 deadline.
Synod will be livestreamed on the CRCNA YouTube page and a liveblog will be made available here. For news before and during synod, subscribe toSynod News and the CRC News weekly email. Or follow the CRCNA on Facebook or on Twitter (#crcsynod).
- Synod delegates
- Agenda/Acts
- Schedule
- Rules for Synodical Procedure (English, Spanish/English, Spanish, Korean/English, Korean)
- Overture and Communication Process
- Adviser and Representative Nomination Form
(opens mid-October, closes January 15) - Adviser and Representative Nominee Form
(opens mid-October, closes January 15)
During synod, delegates and advisers initially meet in advisory committees. Each advisory committee processes an assigned portion of the agenda and prepares a report for the delegates.
All Advisory Committee Reports will be posted here as they become available during the week of synod.
Synod 2026 gathers with the theme of worship and prayer “Founded on God’s Faithfulness” based in the Psalms. The underlying bedrock of the Psalms is God’s faithfulness. Only in God can there be a renewed CRC. Only through God’s Spirit and God’s Word can we become a denomination of renewed and multiplying congregations.
This theme connects with the 150th Anniversary of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary.
God’s faithfulness to his people is through the different seasons of life.
Whether it is in
thanksgiving,
the hard times,
praise,
trusting in uncertainty,
holding on to God’s sovereignty,
depending on God to build his kingdom, and
sending us forth with hope for the future,
all of these point to the faithfulness of God.
The prayer initiatives for this year's synod included a Pre-Synod Prayer Gathering and Prayer Walk at Calvin University, 40 Days of Prayer in advance of synod, Daily Prayer Guides, early morning prayer at synod, Facebook prayer during Synod, Prayer Intercessors at synod, and worship and prayer during synod.