RCA General Synod 2021 Recap

REFORMED CHURCH CENTER DEBRIEFS GENERAL SYNOD 2021

The 2021 General Synod of the Reformed Church in America was exciting and productive. After three years’ of discussions, and with pain and prayers, the Synod approved a way forward from some of its battles over human sexuality. There were also discussions over education, race, missions, anti-racism, and other aspects of being church together.

You’re invited to join people from across the RCA—those who were there and those who weren’t—to discuss and debrief what happened at this important General Synod, and to reflect on the promise and challenges facing the denomination as we move forward, on Wednesday, 17 November, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm EST. We will be gathering via Zoom, and will be led by a panel of people who were there and will share various perspectives. There will also be plenty of time for everyone to discuss.

Panelists:

Philip Assink
Pastor, First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor, Washington
General Synod President, 2021-22

Carol Bechtel
Professor of Old Testament, Western Theological Seminary
General Synod Professor

Vivian Campbell
Student delegate from New Brunswick Theological Seminary

Grace Jeeyoon Rim
Co-Pastor, The Lamb of God Reformed Ministries, Nanuet, New York

Kelvin Spooner
Pastor, Cambria Heights Community Church, Queens, New York
Moderator, Commission on Race and Ethnicity

Cameron Van Kooten Laughead
Executive Director, Room for All
Moderator, Commission on Christian Action