Br. Henry Vanderveen of the convening church, Edmonton Providence, welcomed the delegates and attendees, as well as Revs. J. Poppe and W. Wielenga, who were present as deputies of the Regional Synod West. He read James 3:1-18, then requested everyone to sing Hymn 48. In prayer, the following memorabilia were remembered:
The churches at Calgary and Providence remain vacant; The retired ministers, Revs. Aasman, Huijgen, Kalkman, Slomp, Tiggelaar, in their different circumstances; and the Neerlandia church and her members.
The credentials were examined by the convening church and found to be in good order, and Classis was declared constituted.
The following executive officers were appointed and took their place: Rev. G. Veurink as Chairman, Rev. J. Peters as Vice-Chairman, and Rev. K. Wieske as Clerk.
Classis Alberta has welcomed one minister since the last meeting: Rev. Q. Vandermeulen. The Form of Subscription was read aloud, and Rev. Vandermeulen subscribed to it.
In accordance with Article 44 of the Church Order, the Chairman asked the churches whether the ministry of office-bearers is being continued, whether the decisions of major assemblies are being honoured, and whether there is any matter in which the consistories need the judgment and help of Classis for the proper government of their church.
8 churches answered, "Yes, yes and no." 4 churches indicated they would be appealing a decision of GS 2025.
Concurring advice was given to one church in a matter of discipline. A church was given the opportunity to explain their answer to the above questions, and the churches had an opportunity to interact with the explanation.
Edmonton Providence, Calgary, and Neerlandia (conditionally) requested pulpit supply. Rev. Veurink will update the pulpit supply schedule.
Classis has appointed Calgary to inform the Committee on Ecumenical Relations of the contact that the churches in Classis Alberta have with other Reformed churches.
In closed restricted session, Classis discussed Neerlandia Council's request for approbation of their decision to dismiss Rev. Emadjeu according to Article 11 of the Church Order. Classis decided to approbate Neerlandia Council's decision to dismiss Rev. F. Emadjeu. The deputies of Regional Synod gave concurring advice. The Chair addressed Rev. Emadjeu and the body, and led in prayer.
The convening church for next Classis is Hope Canadian Reformed Church at Neerlandia, and the date is set for September 17, 2026, with an alternate date of December 10, 2026.
The suggested officers for the next Classis are Rev. C. Kos as Chairman, Rev. G. Veurink as Vice-Chairman, and Rev. J. Peters as Clerk.
Personal question period was not made use of. Brother censure was exercised (Art. 34, CO). The Acts of Classis and Press Release were adopted.
Rev. G. Veurink requested the singing of Hymn 63:6,7,8 and Rev. K. Wieske closed in prayer.
For Classis Alberta, Rev. J. Peters, Vice-Chairman at the time