Press release of Classis Niagara (Grassie Covenant) convened on November 1, 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…
Grassie calls 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
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
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
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…
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…
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
  1. 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. 
  2. Report on Examination of Credentials by Rehoboth Church:
    • All credentials were reviewed and…
Candidate Dathan Pleiter accepts call to Elm Creek
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…
Press release of Classis Pacific West (Langley) convened on September 21, 2023
September 27, 2023 Langley September 2023
Rev. Aidan Plug opened with devotion. We read from Psalm 125 and sang from Psalm 125 stanza 1. Rev. Plug remembered three vacancies, Cloverdale, Surrey Maranatha, and Smithers (second pastor). Classis was declared constituted.

Rev. K. Janssen serving as chair, Rev. Lee as vice. Rev. Plug as the clerk.

Given…
Smithers calls Rev. Rick Vanderhorst
The Smithers Canadian Reformed Church has extended a call to Rev. Rick Vanderhorst of the Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
New worship times for Spring Creek
September 21, 2023 Tintern (Spring Creek)
As of September 24th, the worship service times for the Spring Creek Canadian Reformed Church of Tintern will begin at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
Fellowship mailing address change
September 19, 2023 Burlington (Fellowship)
The Fellowship Canadian Reformed Church has a new mailing address:

3416 New Street
Burlington, Ontario
L7N 1N3
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