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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…

On behalf of the convening church of Willoughby Heights, Rev. K. Janssen welcomed the
delegates. Philippians 4:2-9 was read, and Psalm 122 was sung before Rev. Janssen led in
prayer.

After the convening church examined the credentials, a vote took place for the various
executive positions. The vote resulted in…

As part of the adoption of updated regulations, Regional Synod East 2025 decided that the Acts of Regional Synod East be posted and stored on the federation website for the benefit of the churches. The Acts of Regional Synod East 2025 can be accessed here.

On behalf of the convening church of Attercliffe, Rev. R. Vermeulen opened the meeting with scripture reading and prayer. Hy. 52:1,4,5 was sung. The following were elected as executive: Rev. R. Vermeulen as chairman, Rev. M. Jagt as vice-chairman, and Rev. T. Vandergaag as clerk. The agenda was adopted.

Appreciation…

Candidate Jakob Mars, a graduate of CRTS, has sustained his preparatory exam at Classis South of the Free Reformed Churches of South Africa, on October 25, 2025 and has been declared eligible for call. For any inquiries please contact Jakob directly at jkb.mars@gmail.com.

On November 23, Redeemer and Ambassador congregations will be having combined morning and afternoon services in Niverville high school.

Rev. Bryn MacPhail has been called by Blessings Christian Church and has accepted the call to serve as Pastor of Discipleship.

On behalf of the convening church of Carman East, Rev. Carl VanDam called the meeting to order and led in opening devotions. In memorabilia Rev. VanDam mentioned: Candidate Adrian Tams accepted the call extended to Redeemer Winnipeg for work in Niverville; Grace church of Winnipeg called Candidate Damon Bosveld; Pastor…

Candidate Fred Struik sustained his peremptory examination in Classis Classis Ontario West and will be ordained into the ministry of the Word and sacraments in the Living Hope Canadian Reformed Church on Sunday November 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM.

Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to candidate Quentin Vandermeulen.