News - Canadian Reformed Churches

Candidate Dathan Pleiter sustains peremptory examination

December 16, 2023 Elm Creek Carman (West) December 2023 Rev. Dathan Pleiter

Candidate Dathan Pleiter sustained his peremptory examination at Classis Manitoba on December 8, 2023. He is scheduled to be ordained in Elm Creek Canadian Reformed Church on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in the morning service with Dr. J Smith leading the service. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Press release of Classis Niagara (Niagara South) convened on December 13, 2023

December 13, 2023 Niagara South December 2023

On behalf of the convening church, Niagara South, Rev Offringa opened the meeting in a Christian manner. In prayer he remembered Rev Swaving’s improving health, Dunnville West’s call to Rev James Sinke, the vacancies in the classis, the acceptance of the call extended to Rev John Louwerse by Grassie, the…

Press Release of Classis Niagara (Niagara South), December 13, 2023

(1 page, 41 KB)

Read more →

Rev. Iwan Borst declines call to Arthur

December 12, 2023 Arthur Vernon Rev. Iwan Borst

Rev. Iwan Borst of the Vernon Canadian Reformed Church has declined the call extended to him by the Arthur Canadian Reformed Church.

Press release of Classis Manitoba (Carman West) convened on December 8, 2023

December 12, 2023 Carman (West) December 2023

On behalf of the Canadian Reformed Church of Carman West, Rev. James Slaa welcomed the delegates, Candidate Dathan Pleiter and his wife Katrina, and guests (in person and on the livestream). He also welcomed the deputies of Regional Synod, Rev. Doug Vandeburgt and Rev. Julius Van Spronsen. He read Psalm…

Read more →

Change to PM worship service time for Ancaster Church

December 9, 2023 Ancaster

As of December 3, 2023, Ancaster Canadian Reformed Church PM worship services will begin at 3:00 PM.

Rev. Kwangyoung Park accepts call to Toronto

December 6, 2023 Toronto (Bethel) Rev. Kwangyoung Park

Rev. Kwangyoung Park, research pastor of the Geonggi Bukbu Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK: Kosin) has accepted the call extended to him by Toronto to serve as Minister of the Word with a focus on local mission.

Candidate Mark VanderLinde accepts call to Orangeville

December 5, 2023 Orangeville Rev. Mark Vanderlinde

Candidate Mark VanderLinde has accepted the call extended to him by the Orangeville Canadian Reformed Church.

Rev. Steve van Leeuwen accepts call to Kerwood

December 2, 2023 Kerwood (Grace) Calgary Rev. Steve van Leeuwen

Rev. Steve van Leeuwen of the Calgary Canadian Reformed Church has accepted the call extended to him by the Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Kerwood, Ontario.

Dunnville West calls Rev. James Sinke

December 2, 2023 Dunnville West

The Dunnville West Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Rev. James Sinke from the Bethel United Reformed Church in Woodstock, Ontario.

Candidate Faustin Emadjeu accepts call to Neerlandia (North)

November 27, 2023 Neerlandia Taber Cloverdale Rev. Faustin Emadjeu

Candidate Faustin Emadjeu has accepted the call extended to him by the Neerlandia (North) Canadian Reformed Church.

He subsequently declines the call from the Cloverdale Canadian Reformed Church as well as the call from the Taber Canadian Reformed Church.

Rev. John Louwerse accepts call to Grassie

November 25, 2023 Grassie (Covenant) Hamilton (Cornerstone) Rev. John Louwerse

Rev. John Louwerse of the Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario has accepted the call extended to him by the Covenant Canadian Reformed Church in Grassie.

Press release of Regional Synod West (Chilliwack) convened on November 21, 2023

November 23, 2023 Chilliwack 2023

Regional Synod West 2023 was held on November 21, 2023 at Chilliwack Canadian Reformed Church. The chairman of the convening church at Chilliwack opened the meeting in a Christian manner. He read Psalm 111, and invited us to sing Hymn 79: 1, 2 and 3, upon which we beseech the…

Press Release of Regional Synod West (Chilliwack), November 21, 2023

(1 page, 35 KB)

Read more →

Arthur calls Rev. Iwan Borst

November 22, 2023 Vernon Arthur Rev. Iwan Borst

The Arthur Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Rev. Iwan Borst from the Vernon Canadian Reformed Church.

Press release of Regional Synod East (Guelph Living Word) convened on November 8, 2023

November 22, 2023 Guelph (Living Word) 2023

The meeting of the delegates was called to order in the Guelph - Living Word
building by Rev Jeff Poort. He led in opening devotions and examined the
credentials and found them to be in good order. Regional Synod East was
declared constituted. The following brothers serve as chairman…

Press Release of Regional Synod East (Guelph Living Word), November 8, 2023

(2 pages, 34 KB)

Read more →

Toronto calls Rev. Kwangyoung Park

November 6, 2023 Toronto (Bethel) Rev. Kwangyoung Park

The Bethel Canadian Reformed Church of Toronto extends a call to Rev. Kwangyoung Park, research pastor of the Geonggi Bukbu Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK: Kosin) to serve as Minister of the Word with a focus on local mission.