News - Canadian Reformed Churches

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

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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.

Orangeville calls Candidate Mark VanderLinde

November 6, 2023 Orangeville Rev. Mark Vanderlinde

The Orangeville Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Candidate Mark VanderLinde.

Press release of Classis Niagara (Grassie Covenant) convened on November 1, 2023

November 3, 2023 Grassie (Covenant) November 2023

Br. Ben Helder, chairman of convening church, Covenant Canadian Reformed Church of Grassie led in opening devotions. He read 1 Cor. 1:18-31 and led in prayer. He then invited those present to sing Hymn 65:1-4. The credentials were found to be in good order and classis was constituted. The following…

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Grassie calls Rev. John Louwerse

November 3, 2023 Grassie (Covenant) Hamilton (Cornerstone) Rev. John Louwerse

The Covenant Canadian Reformed Church in Grassie extends a second call to Rev. John Louwerse of the Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton.

Kerwood calls Rev. Steve van Leeuwen

November 3, 2023 Kerwood (Grace) Calgary Rev. Steve van Leeuwen

The Grace Canadian Reformed Church at Kerwood has extended a call to Rev. Steve van Leeuwen from the Calgary Canadian Reformed Church.

Rev. Rick Vanderhorst accepts call to Smithers

November 3, 2023 Winnipeg (Grace) Smithers Rev. Rick VanderHorst

Rev. Rick Vanderhorst of the Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba has accepted the call extended to him by the Smithers Canadian Reformed Church.

Press release of Classis Alberta (Neerlandia Hope) convened on October 24, 2023

October 30, 2023 Neerlandia (Hope) October 2023

The Classis was opened in a Christian manner. The delegates are welcomed, especially the deputies for Regional Synod West, with a view to a retirement and peremptory examination.

In prayer the memorabilia, of the vacancies and calls, are remembered.
The credentials are found to be in good order.
Classis is…

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Candidate Tim Slaa sustains peremptory examination

October 27, 2023 Tim Slaa

Candidate Tim Slaa sustained his ordination examination at the Classis North of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia on October 20, 2023. He is scheduled to be ordained in the Free Reformed Church of Southern River on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Press release of Classis Manitoba (Carman East) convened on September 22, 2023

October 21, 2023 Carman (East) September 2023

Press Release Classis Manitoba held 2023 09 22 in Carman East CanRC

On behalf of the Carman East CanRC, Rev. Carl VanDam welcomed all gathered for Classis. He led the gathering in opening devotions. For memorabilia, he remembered the passing of Dr. N.H. Gootjes and his grieving family. He remembered…

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Cloverdale calls Candidate Faustin Emadjeu

October 16, 2023 Cloverdale Rev. Faustin Emadjeu

The Cloverdale Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Candidate Faustin Emadjeu.

Taber calls Candidate Faustin Emadjeu

October 3, 2023 Taber Rev. Faustin Emadjeu

The Taber Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Candidate Faustin Emadjeu.

Press release of Classis Central Ontario (Burlington Ebenezer) convened on September 15, 2023

October 3, 2023 Burlington (Ebenezer) September 2023

Opening:
- Reverend Tony Roukema on behalf of the convening church, Ebenezer Can. Ref. church in Burlington, welcomed all the delegates and opened the meeting with the Scripture reading from Ephesians 4: 1-16, singing from and Psalm 87.
Report on Examination of Credentials by Rehoboth Church:
- All credentials were reviewed and…

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Candidate Dathan Pleiter accepts call to Elm Creek

October 2, 2023 Elm Creek Winnipeg (Redeemer) Niverville (Ambassador) Dunnville East Rev. Dathan Pleiter

Candidate Dathan Pleiter has accepted the call extended to him by the Elm Creek Canadian Reformed Church.

He subsequently declines the call from the Dunnville East Canadian Reformed Church as well as the call from the Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg to serve as missionary in Ambassador Canadian Reformed…

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