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Josh Peters declared eligible for call
September 23, 2024 Josh Peters
With joy, Classis Alberta publishes that Josh Peters has sustained his preparatory exam and is declared eligible for call (Church Order, Art. 4) in the Canadian and American Reformed Churches.
Press release of Classis Central Ontario (Flamborough Redemption) convened on September 12, 2024
Opening:

On a beautiful late Summer evening, Rev. Jake Torenvliet, on behalf of the convening church, welcomed all the delegates to classis and opened the meeting by reading from Psalm 78:1-8, speaking a few words about the privilege of telling others about the mystery of the gospel, and inviting the…
Kerwood Lord's Supper schedule change
September 20, 2024 Kerwood (Grace)
The Grace Canadian Reformed Church at Kerwood has changed the schedule for our Lord's Supper celebrations. Instead of the second Sunday of January, March, May, July, September, and November the celebration will now be held on the first Sunday of the above mentioned months.
Press release of Classis Ontario West (Kerwood Grace) convened on September 11, 2024
September 16, 2024 Kerwood (Grace) September 2024
Opening of classis

On behalf of the church at Kerwood, Rev. Steve Vanleeuwen opened the meeting in a Christian manner. In prayer he remembered some of the needs in the classis and in the seminary. The credentials were found to be in good order and Classis was declared constituted. 

The…
Press release of Classis Niagara (Spring Creek) convened on September 11, 2024
On behalf of the convening church Rev. Daniel Shin opened the meeting in a Christian manner. The following officers were appointed: as chairman Rev. Rolf den Hollander, as vice-chairman Rev. Rodney Vermeulen and as clerk Rev. Daniel Shin.
 
The agenda was adopted as presented and the chairman asked each…
Press Release of the Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary (CRTS) held on September 5, 2024
September 10, 2024
Opening and Roll Call

The chairman of the Board, Rev. John Louwerse, welcomed all present. He led in opening devotions. All governors were present. This includes Revs. John Louwerse, Joe Poppe, James Slaa, Jeff Temple, Clarence VanderVelde, Julius VanSpronsen, and brothers Adrian Bartels, Alan Datema, Herman Post, Peter Vandersluis, and…
Press release of Classis Pacific East (Vernon) convened on September 5, 2024
September 9, 2024 Vernon September 2024
Rev. Borst welcomed the delegates on behalf of the convening church of Vernon. He led in devotions to our Lord and Saviour. After Classis was declared constituted, the suggested chairman Rev Segstro led the meeting. The proposed agenda was reviewed, emended and adopted.

The church of Aldergrove submitted an overture…
Candidate Jacob Baijal accepts call to the Free Reformed Church of Albany
September 2, 2024 Dunnville West Neerlandia (Hope) Jacob Baijal
Candidate Jacob Baijal has accepted the call extended to him by the Free Reformed Church of Albany, Australia.

He subsequently declines the calls from the Dunnville West Canadian Reformed Church, the Hope Canadian Reformed Church in Neerlandia, the Free Reformed Church of Armadale, Australia, the Free Reformed Church of Melville…
Press release of Classis Northern Ontario (Fergus Maranatha) convened on June 21, 2024
On behalf of the convening church, Rev. J. Ludwig welcomed the delegates. He called the meeting to order and led the opening devotions. A number of matters were remembered in prayer: the end of another academic year at CRTS; the retired professors and their continued service to the churches; the…
New worship times for Grimsby (Living Light)
August 19, 2024 Grimsby (Living Light)
Starting September 1, 2024, the Lord willing, Living Light Canadian Reformed Church in Grimsby will be worshipping in their recently purchased building (June 25!) at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm. The address remains the same at 10 Mountain Street, Grimsby, ON.
Candidate Zachary Vanderploeg accepts call to Dunnville East
Candidate Zachary Vanderploeg has accepted the call extended to him by the Dunnville East Canadian Reformed Church.

He subsequently declines the calls from the Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church of Lincoln and Immanuel United Reformed Church in Listowel.
Caledonia location change on August 11, 2024
August 5, 2024 Caledonia
Due to our regular building being unavailable on August 11, 2024, the Caledonia Canadian Reformed Church will be worshipping with Trinity Canadian Reformed Church at 3081 Tisdale Road, at 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Combined worship service arrangements for Rehoboth and Ebenezer for the month of August
For the month of August 2024, Ebenezer CanRC and Rehoboth CanRC will be having combined worship services in the Rehoboth church building at 1225 Dundas St, Burlington.  Worship service times are 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Candidate Taylor Bredenhof accepts call to Surrey (Maranatha)
Candidate Taylor Bredenhof has accepted the call extended to him by the Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church in Surrey, British Columbia.

He subsequently declines the call from the Covenant United Reformed Church of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Press release of Classis Pacific West (Smithers) convened on June 27, 2024
July 11, 2024 Smithers June 2024
Convened by Smithers Canadian Reformed Church and hosted at Langley Canadian Reformed Church.

On behalf of the convening church, Rev. R. Vanderhorst opened the meeting with the reading of 2 Timothy 2:1 – 19, the singing of Psalm 36:3, and prayer. In prayer we prayed for Zachary Vanderploeg, who was…
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