Canadian Reformed Churches

Press release of Classis Manitoba (Carman West) convened on March 27, 2026

April 1, 2026 Carman (West) March 2026

On behalf of the convening church, Rev. James Slaa welcomes all the delegates. He reads Ephesians 2:11-22 and invites all present to sing Hymn 52:1, 2. The following memorabilia were noted: a) Retired pastors: the life circumstances and continuing service of Rev. and sr. John and Agnes Van Rietschoten, and…

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Press release of Classis Northern Ontario (Owen Sound) convened on March 26, 2026

April 1, 2026 Owen Sound March 2026

The meeting was opened by the convening church in a Christian manner. Various matters of
memorabilia were mentioned in prayer. The delegates from the church of Orangeville
examined the credentials and found them to be in good order. Classis was constituted. The
officers proposed by the previous classis were appointed…

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Rehoboth-Ebenezer Adopts New Name: Unity Canadian Reformed Church

April 1, 2026 Burlington (Unity)

The newly merged Rehoboth-Ebenezer CanRC of Burlington, Ontario has adopted the new name of "Unity Canadian Reformed Church."

Press release of Classis Alberta (Edmonton Immanuel) convened on March 12, 2026

March 25, 2026 Edmonton (Immanuel) March 2026

On behalf of the convening church, Edmonton Immanuel, Rev. J. VanSpronsen welcomes the delegates, reads Luke 18:35-43 and Galatians 3:1-10, and leads in singing Psalm 16:1,4,5. In prayer, he remembers the following: the vacancies in Calgary; the ministers emeritus of the Classis, Revs. R. Aasman, J. Kalkman, J. Huijgen, W…

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Rev. Jake Torenvliet declines call to Providence (Edmonton)

March 25, 2026 Edmonton (Providence) Flamborough (Redemption) Rev. Jake Torenvliet

Rev. Jake Torenvliet of the Redemption Canadian Reformed Church in Flamborough has declined the call extended to him by the Providence Canadian Reformed church in Edmonton.

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