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After modifications to his tractor and schedule, Dave Wolfsen will continue a shortened cross-country trip.

Synod 2011 moved forward cautiously and carefully, like traffic through a construction zone.

Reuniting what should never have been divided.

“We come together to discuss and deliberate all together, not in our separate classes.”

Mechanical problems forced a detour, but tour will continue.

Delegates collected $2,300 to help pay medical bills.

No permission to hold more meetings where not all churches are represented.

History was made with first joint meeting since the two churches parted ways in 1857.

Rev. Bruce Adema and his son Seth both came to synod.

Synod president shows off Canadian tie.

Group has one year to review the denomination’s administrative structure and culture.

Synod 2011 declined to impose specific timetables.

Pastors no longer required to try to bring those churches into the CRC.

Synod 2011 says it’s not a good time to consider promoting its status.

Synod 2011 not ready to adopt a document six years in the making.

Allocation among ministries will change.

Safe Church Ministry is here to provide a safe place, said Bonnie Nicholas

Delegates received information surrounding the circumstances of Rev. Jerry Dykstra’s departure.

Rev. Jerry Dykstra thanked for his contribution to the life of the church.

Rev. Duane Kelderman thanked for decade of service at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Rev. Cornelius Plantinga Jr. thanked as he retires.

Synod 2011 sets a goal that 25 percent of top leadership positions be filled by persons of ethnic-minority backgrounds.