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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.

On behalf of the convening church, Caledonia - Living Hope Canadian Reformed Church, Br. James Koning welcomed the delegates and opened the meeting by reading from 1 Corinthians 16:13-18. He remembered the following matters in prayer: the start of a new academic year at CRTS, the vacancy at Cornerstone, acceptance…

Rev. Tony Roukema, on behalf of the Convening Church Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church in Burlington, welcomed the classis delegates and called the meeting to order and opened the meeting in a Christian manner. After examination of the credentials, Rev. Tony Roukema reported that all credentials for the delegates are properly…

Rev. Bryn MacPhail, formerly of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk,Nassau, Bahamas (Evangelical Presbyterian Church) sustained his examination by Classis Central Ontario, October 24, 2025 (per Church Order, Article 4 B.2), and, with the concurring advice of the deputies of Regional Synod East, has been declared eligible to be called as a…

Candidate Damon Boseveld has accepted the call extended to him by the Reformed Church of Christchurch in New Zealand. Subsequently, he has declined the call to Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg. 

The Elm Creek Canadian Reformed Church's Lord's Supper celebration, originally scheduled for November 16, has been moved to November 23.

Candidate Quentin Vandermeulen has sustained his preparatory exam at Classis Manitoba on October 23, 2025 and is now eligible for call (Church Order Article 4) in the Canadian and American Reformed Churches.