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Press Release of the Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary held on January 9, 2025
January 15, 2025
Opening and Roll Call.
The chairman of the Board, Rev. John Louwerse, led in opening devotions. The governors were all present. Dr. Jason Van Vliet was present as principal and administrative assistant, Leanne Kuizenga, was present to take the minutes of the meeting. 


Memorabilia
Information was shared about the personal…
Press Release 2025-01-09
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Cornerstone (Hamilton) calls Rev. Gerrit Bruintjes
The Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church of Hamilton has extended a call to Rev. Gerrit Bruintjes of the Bethel Canadian Reformed Church in Toronto.
Update from the Steering Committee for Synod 2025
January 6, 2025 Aldergrove 2025
The CanRC Synod web page (https://canrc.org/assemblies/general-synod/2025) has been updated to reflect structure of the latest Agenda. This should enhance any potential searches for materials. More importantly, it will simplify the process for churches to respond to matters on the agenda.

Once again, we kindly remind churches of the…
Press release of Classis Northern Ontario (Grand Valley) convened on December 11, 2024
December 31, 2024 Grand Valley December 2024
On behalf of the convening church, Rev. Bryan Vanderhorst opened with the reading of 1 Kings 3:1-15, inviting those present to sing Psalm 72: 1, 4 and leading in prayer. After the examination of the credentials, classis was constituted. The suggested officers from the last classis took their place: as…
Press release of Classis Ontario West (London Pilgrim) convened on December 11, 2024
December 30, 2024 London (Pilgrim) December 2024
On behalf of the convening church of London, Rev. T. Van Beek opened the meeting in a Christian manner. In prayer, he remembered the needs of the churches in the classical region as well as the needs of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary. The credentials were found to be in…
Candidate Josh Peters accepts call to Taber
Candidate Josh Peters has accepted the call extended to him by the Taber Canadian Reformed Church.

He subsequently declines the calls from the Arthur Canadian Reformed Church, the Cloverdale Canadian Reformed Church, the Dunnville West Canadian Reformed Church, and the Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg to serve as missionary in…
Ebenezer and Rehoboth congregations merging
The Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church of Burlington and the Rehoboth Canadian Reformed Church of Burlington/Waterdown recently decided to merge.

This decision was made prayerfully and with intentionality and a vision for the advancement of the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ within our congregations and in our communities. We…
Fellowship (Burlington) Lord's Supper schedule change
November 27, 2024 Burlington (Fellowship)
Fellowship Canadian Reformed Church in Burlington, ON now celebrates the Lord's Supper on the second Sunday of every month.
Coaldale Lord's Supper schedule change
November 25, 2024 Coaldale
The Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church's Lord's Supper celebration, usually scheduled for the second Sunday of January (January 12th), has been move to January 5th.
Press release of Regional Synod West (Edmonton Providence) convened on November 19, 2024
November 21, 2024 Edmonton (Providence) 2024
The meeting of the delegates was called to order and opened by Rev. Mark ten Haaf on behalf of the convening church (Providence Canadian Reformed Church). He thanked the hosting church of Abbotsford and then led in devotions. After devotions Rev. Mark ten Haaf and Rev. Rob Schouten examined the…
Press release of Regional Synod East (Hamilton Providence) convened on November 13, 2024
November 18, 2024 Hamilton (Providence) 2024
The meeting of the delegates was called to order and opened by br. Joel Van Popta on behalf of the convening church, Providence Canadian Reformed Church. He led in devotions and then examined the credentials, finding them in good order. He noted the presence of three alternate delegates from Classis…
Calgary Lord's Supper schedule change
November 5, 2024 Calgary
The Calgary Canadian Reformed Church's Lord's Supper celebration, usually scheduled for the second Sunday of November (November 10th), has been postponed until November 17th.
Temporary worship service location for Bethel
October 31, 2024 Toronto (Bethel)
Due to renovations, Bethel Canadian Reformed Church will temporarily hold worship services at Holy Trinity School, located at 11300 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, on November 10, 17, and 24, 2024.
Press release of Classis Central Ontario (Hamilton Blessings) convened on October 18, 2024
On behalf of Blessings Christian Church, Rev. Greg Davidson opened the meeting in a Christian manner. In prayer he remembered some of the needs in the classis and in the Free Reformed Churches of Australia.

The credentials were found to be in good order and Classis was declared constituted.

A…
Candidate Zachary Vanderploeg sustains peremptory examination
Candidate Zachary Vanderploeg sustained his peremptory examination at Classis Niagara on October 23, 2024. The Lord willing, he will be ordained to the ministry in the Dunnville East Canadian Reformed Church on November 10, 2024.
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