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Regional Synod East is to be convened on November 18, 2026 by the Unity Canadian Reformed Church of Burlington.

All matters for the agenda are to be submitted as soon as feasible. Overtures or proposals must be submitted no later than August 19, 2026; appeals must be submitted no later…

On behalf of the convening church of Refuge, Rev. R. Visscher opened the meeting in a Christian manner.  Colossians 1:15:23 was read, after which the assembly sang Hymn 52:1, 2. Rev. R. Visscher led in prayer. The following memorabilia were noted: Hongdi Chen accepting the call to the Chinese Reformed…

On behalf of the convening church, Rev. C. Swaving welcomed the delegates. He read 1 Cor 1:1-3 and gave a reflection on this passage. He then led in prayer, in which the following matters of memorabilia were mentioned: the retired ministers (Revs. Aasman, Huijgen, Kalkman, Slomp, Tiggelaar), Rev. Kos following…

The minister of the convening church, Rev. Kok, opened the meeting with the reading of Phil. 2:1-11, the singing of Hymn 23:1-4, and prayer. Remembered in prayer were the 75th anniversary of the institution of the churches in Hamilton and Chatham, the vacancy of Cornerstone (Hamilton), the Canadian Reformed Theological…

Candidate Tony Zheng sustained his peremptory examination at Classis Ontario West of September 16-17, 2026. The Lord willing, he will be ordained and installed as minister of the Word and missionary of Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church in London for work at Lighthouse Ministries on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:30pm…

Opening and Roll Call
The chairman, Rev. Jeff Temple, led in opening devotions. It was noted that several governors were unable to be present for the meeting due to personal circumstances.

Memorabilia
Information was shared about the wellbeing of the emeriti professors Drs.de Visser, Van Dam, and Visscher and their…

On behalf of the convening church of Arthur, Rev. M. Ten Haaf welcomed the delegates and opened the meeting with prayer, singing of Hy 50:1, 3 and reading of Philippians 1:1-11. After examination of credentials, classis was constituted with Rev. Poort as chairman, Rev. Onderwater as Vice-Chair, and Rev. S…

Providence Canadian Reformed Church of Edmonton, Alberta has extended a call to Rev. Jeremy Segstro of the Yarrow Canadian Reformed Church. 

Press Release of Classis Niagara September 16, 2026

On behalf of the convening church, Niagara South, Rev Offringa opened the meeting in a
Christian manner. In prayer he remembered the vacancies at Smithville and Smithville
Hope, the calls by these churches that were declined, the emeritus ministers and the work…

The Elora Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Rev. Kenneth Wieske of the St. Albert Canadian Reformed Church. 

On behalf of the convening Church of Elm Creek, Rev. Dathan Pleiter welcomed the delegates of Classis and opened with devotions. Several items of memorabilia were remembered in opening prayer: Candidate Todd Linde accepted the call extended to Grace Winnipeg; the emeritus ministers and their wives: Rev. and Mrs. Klaas…

Effective Sunday September 6, 2026, Blessings Christian Church will be worshipping in the First Hamilton Christian Reformed Church building located at 181 Charlton Avenue West in Hamilton until further notice due to building renovations. Church service times will be at 9:00 am and 6:30 pm each Sunday.

Effective Sunday August 23, 2026, the Living Light congregation of Grimsby will be worshipping in the Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church at Lincoln(4628 John Street, Beamsville, Ontario) until further notice due to the church building renovations taking place over the next 6+ months. Church times for Vineyard will be 9:30 am…

Effective Sunday August 23, 2026, the Living Light congregation will be worshipping in the Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church, 4628 John Street, Beamsville, Ontario until further notice due to the church building renovations taking place over the next 6+ months. Church times will be 11:30 am and 4:00 pm.

The Carman West Canadian Reformed Church’s Lord’s Supper celebration, originally scheduled
for August 16, 2026, has been moved and will be celebrated, DV, August 30,2026.