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Rev. Julius VanSpronsen of the Immanuel Canadian Reformed Church in Edmonton has declined the call extended to him by the Calgary Canadian Reformed Church.

Beginning on February 15th, 2026, the regular worship service times for the Spruce Grove church plant will change to 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM.

On March 8th, 2026, the worship service times will be at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM due to another event in the church building.

The Carman West Canadian Reformed Church's Lord's Supper celebration, originally scheduled for February 15, 2026, has been moved to February 22, 2026.

Smithville Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Rev. Jeff Temple.

The Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church's Lord's Supper celebration, originally scheduled for March 8, 2026, has been moved to March 15, 2026.

Opening and Roll Call
The chairman, Rev. Jeff Temple, led in opening devotions. All the governors were
present along with the administrative assistant, Mrs. Leanne Kuizenga who was present
to take the minutes of the meeting.

Memorabilia
Information was shared about the personal circumstances of the emeriti professors Drs.
de…

The Canadian Reformed Church at Calgary has extended a call to Rev. Julius VanSpronsen.

 Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton has extended a call to Rev. Rolf den Hollander.

As of January 1, 2026, D.V., Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church (Burlington) and Rehoboth Canadian Reformed Church (Burlington/Waterdown) will be one merged church, which will go by the name of Rehoboth-Ebenezer until such time as a new name is chosen. In accordance with the ecclesiastical process presented by the councils of…

On behalf of the convening church, Rev. C. Kos welcomed the delegates. He read Matthew 1:1-17 then requested everyone to sing Hymn 19: 1, 3, 4. In prayer the following memorabilia was mentioned: Candidate Quentin Vandermeulen accepting the call to Coaldale, the churches at Calgary and Providence that remain vacant…

On behalf of the convening church, Pastor Ben Schoof of Chilliwack Canadian Reformed Church welcomed everyone. He opened the meeting by reading from Isaiah 42:1-13, the singing of Hymn 15, and offered prayer. 

The credentials were examined by the convening church of the previous classis, namely the Aldergrove Canadian Reformed…

Classis was convened by Houston Canadian Reformed Church and hosted at Langley Canadian Reformed Church.

On behalf of the convening church, Elder Clarence Meints greeted the delegates and opened the meeting with the reading of Ephesians 4:1 – 16, the singing of Hymn 84:1, 2, and prayer. In prayer we…

On behalf of the convening church of Grimsby, Rev. Rolf den Hollander opened the meeting in a Christian manner. In prayer he remembered several items, including the passing away of Rev. G. Wieske, the upcoming of wedding of Rev. Zach VanderPloeg, the ordination of Rev. Joshua Schouten in the church…

Candidate Quentin Vandermeulen has accepted the call extended to him by the Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church.

On behalf of Fellowship, the convening church, Rev. Hilmer Jagersma welcomed the
delegates, read 2 Timothy 4:1-5 and opened in prayer. Delegates from Fellowship and
Ebenezer were present. The credentials were found to be good order, and Classis
Contracta was declared constituted. Rev. Hilmer Jagersma was appointed as Chair and…