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On behalf of the convening church, Rev. James Slaa welcomes all the delegates. He reads Ephesians 2:11-22 and invites all present to sing Hymn 52:1, 2. The following memorabilia were noted: a) Retired pastors: the life circumstances and continuing service of Rev. and sr. John and Agnes Van Rietschoten, and…

The meeting was opened by the convening church in a Christian manner. Various matters of
memorabilia were mentioned in prayer. The delegates from the church of Orangeville
examined the credentials and found them to be in good order. Classis was constituted. The
officers proposed by the previous classis were appointed…

The newly merged Rehoboth-Ebenezer CanRC of Burlington, Ontario has adopted the new name of "Unity Canadian Reformed Church."

On behalf of the convening church, Edmonton Immanuel, Rev. J. VanSpronsen welcomes the delegates, reads Luke 18:35-43 and Galatians 3:1-10, and leads in singing Psalm 16:1,4,5. In prayer, he remembers the following: the vacancies in Calgary; the ministers emeritus of the Classis, Revs. R. Aasman, J. Kalkman, J. Huijgen, W…

Rev. Jake Torenvliet of the Redemption Canadian Reformed Church in Flamborough has declined the call extended to him by the Providence Canadian Reformed church in Edmonton. 

Rev. Hilmer Jagersma, on behalf of the Convening Church - Fellowship Canadian Reformed Church in Burlington - welcomed the classis delegates and called the meeting to order. Rev. Jagersma read Ephesians 4:1-6 and offered a brief reflection and prayer.

All delegates were present. Rev. Jagersma declared Classis Central Ontario constituted. 

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Candidate Quentin Vandermeulen sustained his peremptory examination at Classis Alberta on March 12, 2026.

On behalf of the convening church Chatham Canadian Reformed Church, Rev. Arjen Vreugdenhil opened the meeting of the delegates with reading Ephesians 4: 1-13 and speaking some appropriate words of meditation. After the singing of Psalm 127:1 & 4, Rev. Vreugdenhil led in prayer remembering the following matters: the continuing…

With thankfulness to our Lord, Classis Ontario West, Mar 4, 2026, granted Jeff Uriarte, permission to speak an edifying Word in the Churches upon successful completion of his second year of studies at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary.

With thankfulness to our Lord, Classis Ontario West, March 4, 2026, granted David Kroeze permission to speak an edifying Word in the Churches upon successful completion of his second year of studies at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary.

Providence Canadian Reformed Church in Edmonton has extended a call to Rev. Jake Torenvliet.

The Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton has relieved Rev. Rolf J. den Hollander of the call they had extended to him.

Rev. Jeff Temple of the Providence Canadian Reformed Church (Hamilton) has declined the call extended to him by the Smithville Canadian Reformed church.

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.