News - Canadian Reformed Churches

Press release of Classis Pacific East (Nooksack Valley) convened on October 8, 2026

October 15, 2026 Nooksack Valley October 2026

On behalf of the convening church of Nooksack Valley, Rev. C. Vanderlinde called the meeting to order. He welcomed everyone, with special welcome to the guests and br. Noah Holtvlüwer, then led in opening devotions. He remembered the new academic year of CRTS, the call that br. Holtvlüwer accepted to…

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Noah Holtvluwer sustains his peremptory examination

October 15, 2026 Aldergrove Nooksack Valley October 2026 Noah Holtvlüwer

Candidate Noah Holtvluwer sustained his peremptory examination at Classis Pacific East of October 8, 2026. The Lord willing, he will be ordained and installed as minister of the Word of the Aldergrove Canadian Reformed on Sunday November 1, 2026 at 9:30am in Aldergrove church building.

Rev. Ken Wieske declines call to Elora

October 13, 2026 St. Albert Elora Rev. Kenneth Wieske

Rev. Ken Wieske of the St. Albert Canadian Reformed Church has declined the call extended to him by the Elora Canadian Reformed Church.

Grace (Kerwood) Lord's supper schedule change

October 9, 2026 Kerwood (Grace)

The Grace Canadian Reformed Church's Lord's Supper celebration, originally scheduled for November 8, 2026, has been rescheduled for November 1, 2026.

Unity Burlington - Merger Celebration

October 7, 2026 Burlington (Unity)

On Sunday, November 1, 2026 a celebration will be held immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service to mark the merger of Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church (Burlington) and Rehoboth Canadian Reformed Church (Burlington/Waterdown) as Unity Canadian Reformed Church (Burlington).

Location: 609 Dynes Road, Burlington

Please note: This date differs from…

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Change to Taber's Lord's Supper Schedule

October 1, 2026

The Taber Canadian Reformed Church's Lord's Supper celebration, originally scheduled for October 11, 2026, has been rescheduled. The Lord's Supper will, DV, be celebrated on October 18, 2026.

Press release of Classis Central Ontario (Hamilton Blessings) convened on September 18, 2026

October 1, 2026 Hamilton (Blessings) September 2026

Rev. Greg Davidson, on behalf of the convening church, welcomed all the delegates and opened the meeting in a Christian manner. After examination of the credentials by the delegates of Redemption Church, Classis was constituted and those chosen to serve as executive took their positions.

Chairman: Rev. Ian Wildeboer

Vice-Chairman…

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Regional Synod East (Unity) Notice of Convocation

September 26, 2026 Burlington (Unity) 2026

Regional Synod East is to be convened on November 18, 2026 by the Unity Canadian Reformed Church of Burlington.

All matters for the agenda are to be submitted as soon as feasible. Overtures or proposals must be submitted no later than August 19, 2026; appeals must be submitted no later…

September 24, 2026 Langley (Refuge) September 2026

On behalf of the convening church of Refuge, Rev. R. Visscher opened the meeting in a Christian manner. Colossians 1:15:23 was read, after which the assembly sang Hymn 52:1, 2. Rev. R. Visscher led in prayer. The following memorabilia were noted: Hongdi Chen accepting the call to the Chinese Reformed…

September 24, 2026 Neerlandia (Hope) September 2026

On behalf of the convening church, Rev. C. Swaving welcomed the delegates. He read 1 Cor 1:1-3 and gave a reflection on this passage. He then led in prayer, in which the following matters of memorabilia were mentioned: the retired ministers (Revs. Aasman, Huijgen, Kalkman, Slomp, Tiggelaar), Rev. Kos following…

September 24, 2026 Grand Rapids September 2026

The minister of the convening church, Rev. Kok, opened the meeting with the reading of Phil. 2:1-11, the singing of Hymn 23:1-4, and prayer. Remembered in prayer were the 75th anniversary of the institution of the churches in Hamilton and Chatham, the vacancy of Cornerstone (Hamilton), the Canadian Reformed Theological…

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Candidate Tony Zheng sustains his peremptory examination

September 21, 2026 London (Pilgrim) Tony Zheng

Candidate Tony Zheng sustained his peremptory examination at Classis Ontario West of September 16-17, 2026. The Lord willing, he will be ordained and installed as minister of the Word and missionary of Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church in London for work at Lighthouse Ministries on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:30pm…

September 17, 2026

Opening and Roll Call
The chairman, Rev. Jeff Temple, led in opening devotions. It was noted that several governors were unable to be present for the meeting due to personal circumstances.

Memorabilia
Information was shared about the wellbeing of the emeriti professors Drs.de Visser, Van Dam, and Visscher and their…

2026-09-10 CRTS Board of Governors Press Release

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September 17, 2026 Arthur September 2026

On behalf of the convening church of Arthur, Rev. M. Ten Haaf welcomed the delegates and opened the meeting with prayer, singing of Hy 50:1, 3 and reading of Philippians 1:1-11. After examination of credentials, classis was constituted with Rev. Poort as chairman, Rev. Onderwater as Vice-Chair, and Rev. S…

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Edmonton Providence calls Rev. Jeremy Segstro

September 16, 2026 Edmonton (Providence) Yarrow Rev. Jeremy Segstro

Providence Canadian Reformed Church of Edmonton, Alberta has extended a call to Rev. Jeremy Segstro of the Yarrow Canadian Reformed Church.

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