Delegates met on the campus of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. from June 12-18, 2026. The convening session was held virtually on May 27, 2026. The Agenda for Synod is available here
*Synod 2026 has concluded.
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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. Reports that are struck-through have been debated and voted on.
Advisory Committee 1AAdvisory Committee 1BAdvisory Committee 1CAdvisory Committee 1DAdvisory Committee 1E - MajorityAdvisory Committee 1E - MinorityAdvisory Committee 1F - MajorityAdvisory Committee 1F - MinorityAdvisory Committee 1G (revised)Advisory Committee 2AAdvisory Committee 2BAdvisory Committee 2CAdvisory Committee 2D (revised)Advisory Committee 2E (Majority)Advisory Committee 2E (Minority) revisedAdvisory Committee 2FAdvisory Committee 3AAdvisory Committee 3B (revised)Advisory Committee 3CAdvisory Committee 3D (confidential) exec. sessionAdvisory Committee 3E- Advisory Committee 3F
Advisory Committee 4A (revised)Advisory Committee 4BAdvisory Committee 4CAdvisory Committee 4DAdvisory Committee 4EAdvisory Committee 4FAdvisory Committee 5AAdvisory Committee 5BAdvisory Committee 5CAdvisory Committee 5DAdvisory Committee 5EAdvisory Committee 5FAdvisory Committee 6AAdvisory Committee 6CAdvisory Committee 6DAdvisory Committee 6EAdvisory Committee 6FAdvisory Committee 7AAdvisory Committee 7BAdvisory Committee 7CAdvisory Committee 7D (Majority)Advisory Committee 7D (Minority)Advisory Committee 7EAdvisory Committee 7FAdvisory Committee 8AAdvisory Committee 8BAdvisory Committee 8CAdvisory Committee 8DAdvisory Committee 9A (revised)Advisory Committee 9BAdvisory Committee 9C (revised)Advisory Committee 9DAdvisory Committee 9E
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.