What is CANAAC? The Caribbean and North American Area Council (CANAAC) is the regional expression of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) in the region of the Caribbean, United States and Canada.
What does CANAAC do? CANAAC develops directions for the activities, mission, theological research and reflection of this regional council during the period between WCRC General Councils using the policies, priorities and directives approved by WCRC General Council.
Who are members of CANAAC? There are 22 member churches/denominations in CANAAC. Each member church sends delegates to CANAAC gatherings. The number of delegates from each member church is based on the total church membership of that member church represented; there shall be no fewer than two delegates and no more than six delegates.
Staff from the General Secretariat’s office in Hannover, Germany, provide support and participate in discussions. A WCRC Executive Committee member, who is a resident within the boundaries of the Area and who has been designated by the WCRC Executive Committee, may serve as a corresponding delegate ex-officio, without vote.
Staff from the General Secretariat’s office in Hannover, Germany, provide support and participate in discussions. A WCRC Executive Committee member, who is a resident within the boundaries of the Area and who has been designated by the WCRC Executive Committee, may serve as a corresponding delegate ex-officio, without vote.
When Does CANAAC Meet? CANAAC meets three times between each septennial (every seven years) WCRC General Council. Each of the three CANAAC gatherings are intended to rotate in the three regions of the Area Council — Caribbean, United States and Canada.