Constitutional Revision on the Home Stretch

National Synod

The new constitution foresees the transformation of today’s assembly of delegates into a National Synod which underscores the ecclesial character of this body. This will allow the Church to be active at the national level and strengthen fellowship between the 26 members of today’s church federation.

Tripartite Leadership

The Evangelical Reformed Church of Switzerland is poised to have a new tripartite leadership structure: synodal (through the National Synod, the supreme governing body), collegial (through the Council), and personal (through the Council’s president).

Conference of Church Executive Committees

The new constitution institutionalizes the Conference of the Church Executive Committees (a body encompassing all presidents of the member churches) and gives it an advisory function. The Conference will maintain close relations with the Council.

Areas for Action

Cantonal churches already work together in many areas. In order to create synergies and support member churches, the Synod in the future may determine areas for action on issues that are of interest to all persons.