News - Canadian Reformed Churches

Annual Canadian Reformed Mission Association conference scheduled for September 10, 2022

August 15, 2022

The Canadian Reformed Mission Association (CRMA) annual conference is scheduled for September 10th, 2022, at the Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton.

Our keynote speaker Dr. Lloyd Kim, coordinator of MTW, will be presenting two topics:

Talk 1 starting at 9AM followed by discussion: Mission to the World (MTW), Mission sending agency of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

A brief history of MTW including our vision, mission, and values. We will also discuss our current structure and how we relate to our General Assembly, Presbyteries, and Churches.

Talk 2 starting at 11AM followed by discussion: Current Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in Global Missions

What is God doing in the missions community, the North American Church, and across the world? And how should we respond? We will also discuss lessons learned in caring for and supporting missionaries over the years.

If you are able to join us, please register at reformedmissions.net (for logistic purposes, there is no fee to attend). Please contact John Smid (CRMA secretary) at johnsmidjs@gmail.com if you require additional information.

New worship service times and location for Trinity (Glanbrook)

August 11, 2022 Glanbrook (Trinity)

With thankfulness we can announce that Trinity Church will be worshipping at our new church building located at 3081 Tisdale Road in Mount Hope, Ontario. Our new worship service times are 9:30am and 3:00pm.

Press Release of Classis Contracta Ontario West (Trinity) August 4, 2022

August 9, 2022 Glanbrook (Trinity) August 2022

The press release of Classis Contracta Ontario West (Trinity) held August 4, 2022, has been posted.

Press Release of Classis Contracta Ontario West (Trinity) August 4, 2022

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New worship service times and location for Lincoln

August 8, 2022 Lincoln (Vineyard)

With thankfulness, the Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church of Lincoln building will be undergoing renovations for the foreseeable future. During this time, effective August 14, 2022, we will be worshipping in the Spring Creek Canadian Reformed Church located at 3981 Spring Creek Road, Tintern, Ontario. Our worship services will begin at 11:00am and 4:00pm.

New worship service times for Spring Creek

August 8, 2022 Tintern (Spring Creek)

As of August 14, 2022, the worship services of the Spring Creek Canadian Reformed Church in Tintern will begin at 9:00am and 2:00pm.

Rev. Joe Poppe declines call to Grassie

August 8, 2022 Grassie (Covenant) Winnipeg (Redeemer) Rev. Joe Poppe

Rev. Joe Poppe from the Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg has declined the call extended to him by the Covenant Canadian Reformed Church in Grassie.

Candidate Timothy vanBeek accepts call from London

August 8, 2022 Dunnville Yarrow Arthur London (Pilgrim) Devon Guelph (Emmanuel) Timothy vanBeek

Candidate Timothy vanBeek has accepted the call from the Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church in London. He has subsequently declined the calls from the Emmanuel Canadian Reformed Church in Guelph, Devon Canadian Reformed Church, Arthur Canadian Reformed Church, Yarrow Canadian Reformed Church and the Dunnville Canadian Reformed Church.

Candidate Bryan Vanderhorst accepts call from Grand Valley

August 8, 2022 Grand Valley Barrhead Bryan Vanderhorst

Candidate Bryan Vanderhorst has accepted the call from the Grand Valley Canadian Reformed Church. He has subsequently declined the call from the Barrhead Canadian Reformed Church.

Candidate Anson van Delden accepts call from Legana

August 3, 2022 Anson van Delden

Candidate Anson van Delden has accepted the call from the Free Reformed Church of Legana, Australia.

Blessings calls Rev. Winston Bosch to serve at Streetlight

July 26, 2022 Hamilton (Blessings) Hamilton (Streetlight) Ottawa (Jubilee) Rev. Winston Bosch

Blessings Christian Church in Hamilton, ON has extended a call to Rev. Winston Bosch of Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church in Ottawa, ON to serve at Streetlight Christian Church in Hamilton, ON.

Dunnville calls Candidate Timothy vanBeek

July 25, 2022 Dunnville Timothy vanBeek

The Dunnville Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Candidate Timothy vanBeek to serve as minister of the word at the new Dunnville West Canadian Reformed Church.

Rev. Jeff Poort accepts the call to Living Word (Guelph)

July 22, 2022 Kerwood (Grace) Guelph (Living Word) Rev. Jeff Poort

Rev. Jeff Poort of the Grace Canadian Reformed Church at Kerwood has accepted the call extended to him by the Living Word Canadian Reformed Church in Guelph.

Candidate Rodney den Boer accepts call from Darling Downs

July 21, 2022 Owen Sound Rodney denBoer

Candidate Rodney den Boer has accepted the call from the Free Reformed Church of Darling Downs. He has subsequently declined the call from the Owen Sound Canadian Reformed Church.

Niagara South Lord’s Supper Dates Changed

July 21, 2022 Niagara South

The Niagara South Canadian Reformed Church’s regular Lord’s Supper celebration schedule has been changed to the second Sunday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Barrhead calls Candidate Bryan Vanderhorst

July 18, 2022 Barrhead Bryan Vanderhorst

The Canadian Reformed Church of Barrhead has extended a call to Candidate Bryan Vanderhorst.