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  • 2009-06-29 - Call Extended

    Called by the church of Armadale, Australia, for mission work (as a third missionary) in Lae, Papua New Guinea: Candidate Ryan DeJonge.


  • 2009-06-29 - Press Release of Classis Northern Ontario

    The press release of Classis Northern Ontario has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-06-29 - Call Extended

    Called by the church of Langley, BC as co-pastor: Candidate R. DeJonge.


  • 2009-06-29 - Call Extended

    Called by the church of Tintern, ON: Candidate R. DeJonge.


  • 2009-06-29 - Declared Eligible for Call

    Examined by Classis Ontario North on June 26th, 2009, and declared eligible for call: Candidate Ryan DeJonge.


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  • 2009-06-24 - Press Release of Classis Alberta

    The press release of Classis Alberta has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-06-22 - Press Release of Classis Contracta of Pacific West

    The press release of the Classis Contracta of Pacific West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-06-22 - Press Release of Classis Ontario West

    The press release of Classis Ontario West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-06-18 - Called Extended

    Called by the church of Surrey, BC: Candidate R. Vermeulen.


  • 2009-06-17 - Declared Eligible for Call

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on June 17th, 2009, and declared eligible for call: Candidate Rodney Vermeulen.


  • 2009-06-15 - Press Release of Classis Contracta of Central Ontario

    The press release of the Classis Contracta of Central Ontario has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-06-15 - Call Extended

    Called by the church of Chatham, ON: Rev. W. den Hollander of Toronto, ON.


  • 2009-06-02 - Press Releases of the Proposed Joint Church Order Committee

    The press releases of the March 24-26, 2009 and the November 11-12, 2008, meetings of the Proposed Joint Church Order Committee have now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from the Committees.


  • 2009-05-19 - Call Declined

    Declined the call to Chatham, ON: Rev. T. Van Raalte of Winnipeg (Redeemer), MB.


  • 2009-05-13 - Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church of Ottawa

    As part of its Jubilee Anniversary celebrations, Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church of Ottawa is pleased to unveil its new website: www.jubileechurch.ca.


  • 2009-05-08 - Press Release of the Board of Governors of the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches

    The press releases of the December 2008 and the January 2009 meetings of the Board of Governors of the Theological College are now available. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt.


  • 2009-04-29 - Hamilton (Providence) has a New Mailing Address Effective Immediately

    The new mailing address for Hamilton (Providence) effective immediately is:
    Providence Canadian Reformed Church
    P.O. Box 90006, Golf Links RPO
    Ancaster, ON L9K 0B4



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  • 2009-04-27 - Call Accepted

    Accepted the call to Hamilton (Providence), ON: Rev. W. L. Bredenhof of Langley, BC.


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  • 2009-04-20 - Doctor of Ministry Degree Awarded

    Graduated from Providence Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree on April 18, 2009: Rev. A.J. Pol of Carman, MB. The title of his dissertation is: "A Noble Task: The Work of Elders in the Canadian Reformed Churches in Manitoba."


  • 2009-04-17 - Call Accepted

    Accepted the call to the church at Burlington-Waterdown, ON: Rev. D.W. Vandeburgt of Glanbrook, ON.


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  • 2009-04-14 - Call Extended

    Called by the church of Chatham, ON: Rev. T. Van Raalte of Winnipeg (Redeemer), MB.


  • 2009-04-08 - Call Accepted

    Accepted the call to Ancaster, ON: Rev. J. Ludwig of Grand Rapids, MI.


  • 2009-03-30 - Press Release of Classis Northern Ontario

    The press release of Classis Northern Ontario has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-03-26 - Press Release of Classis Manitoba

    The press release of Classis Manitoba has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-03-23 - Call Accepted

    Accepted the call to the church at Owen Sound, ON: Rev. J. Moesker of Vernon, BC.


  • 2009-03-17 - Call Extended

    Called by the church of Ancaster, ON: Rev. J. Ludwig of Grand Rapids, MI.


  • 2009-03-17 - Press Release of Classis Central Ontario

    The press release of Classis Central Ontario has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-03-17 - Available for Call

    The consistory of the Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church of Winnipeg, MB, declares that Rev. T. G. Van Raalte, currently on extended study leave per article 14 of the Church Order, is available for call in the churches with a view to taking up pastoral ministry once again in September 2009.


  • 2009-03-13 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Central Ontario on March 13, 2009, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches upon successful completion of the academic year (C.O. Art. 21): Student R. Kampen.


  • 2009-03-13 - Press Release of Classis Pacific East

    The press release of Classis Pacific East has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-03-13 - 50th Anniversary Celebration of Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church

    For further details of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church of Ottawa, ON, please see their web site.


  • 2009-03-13 - Press Release of Classis Ontario West

    The press release of Classis Ontario West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-03-12 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on March 11, 2009, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches effective May 22, 2009, upon successful completion of the academic year (C.O. Art. 21): Student S. Wagenaar.


  • 2009-03-12 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on March 11, 2009, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches effective May 22, 2009, upon successful completion of the academic year (C.O. Art. 21): Student A. Witten.


  • 2009-03-12 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on March 11, 2009, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches effective May 22, 2009, upon successful completion of the academic year (C.O. Art. 21): Student A. Roukema.


  • 2009-03-12 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on March 11, 2009, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches effective May 22, 2009, upon successful completion of the current academic year (C.O. Art. 21): Student T. Sikkema.


  • 2009-03-05 - Press Release of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise

    The press release of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from the Committee.


  • 2009-03-05 - Press Release of Classis Pacific West

    The press release of Classis Pacific West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-02-25 - Notice from the Board of Governors of the Theological College

    The Board of Governors of the Theological College is pleased to announce that Rev. J. VanVliet, minister of the Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church of Surrey, British Columbia, has accepted his appointment as temporary instructor in the department of Dogmatology for the 2009-2010 academic year. We are grateful that God has once again provided for the needs of the College. The Lord willing, the Board will be approaching Synod 2010 with a request for approving the appointment of Rev. VanVliet as the permanent professor of Dogmatology. Please remember in your prayers the needs of the College as well as those of Rev. VanVliet and the Church at Surrey.


  • 2009-02-25 - Call Extended

    Called by the church of Owen Sound, ON: Rev. J. Moesker of Vernon, BC.


  • 2009-01-26 - Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church of Ottawa

    On January 4th, 2009, the Canadian Reformed Church of Ottawa celebrated its 50th, Jubilee, anniversary. With thankfulness to the Lord, and in acknowledgment of His goodness and care over His congregation, "Jubilee" was added to the name of the church: "Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church of Ottawa."


  • 2009-01-07 - Press Release of Classis Alberta

    The press release of Classis Alberta has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2009-01-05 - Glanbrook Church worships in a New Location

    Trinity Canadian Reformed Church (Glanbrook) is worshipping at a different location. The times of worship have also been changed. Please consult the directory for details.


  • 2008-12-15 - Press Release of Classis Manitoba

    The press release of Classis Manitoba has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-11-21 - Press Release of Regional Synod East

    The press release of Regional Synod East has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Regional Synod.


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  • 2008-11-11 - Press Release of the Board of Governors of the Theological College

    The press release of the meeting of the Board of Governors of the Theological College held on Sept. 4, 2008, has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from the Board.


  • 2008-11-10 - Press Release of Regional Synod West

    The press release of Regional Synod West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Regional Synod.


  • 2008-11-10 - Press Release of Classis Ontario West

    The press release of Classis Ontario West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-11-10 - Call Accepted

    Accepted the call to the Free Reformed Church of West Albany, Australia: Rev. R.E. Pot of London, ON.


  • 2008-10-17 - Press Release of Classis Niagara

    The press release of Classis Niagara has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-10-09 - Press Release of Classis Pacific West

    The press release of Classis Pacific West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-10-09 - Press Release of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise

    The press release of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from the issuing organization.


  • 2008-09-22 - Press Release of Classis Northern Ontario

    The press release of Classis Northern Ontario has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-09-22 - Press Release of Classis Central Ontario

    The press release of Classis Central Ontario has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-09-19 - Press Release of Classis Manitoba

    The press release of Classis Manitoba has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-09-03 - Change of mailing address

    The mailing addresses for the church at Attercliffe, ON, and Rev. J. Huijgen have changed. For further details please see the Directory.


  • 2008-08-11 - Change of mailing address

    The mailing address for the church at Calgary, AB, has been changed. For further details please see the Directory.


  • 2008-08-11 - Call Accepted

    Accepted the call to the church at Toronto, ON for the work of mission in Papua New Guinea (mission to begin, D.V., on June 1, 2009): Rev. H. Versteeg of Chatham, ON.


  • 2008-07-08 - Press Release of Classis Alberta

    The press release of Classis Alberta has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-06-18 - Declared Eligible for Call

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on June 18th, 2008 and declared eligible for call: Candidate Stuart Harsevoort.


  • 2008-06-11 - Press Release of Classis Pacific East

    The press release of Classis Pacific East has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis.


  • 2008-06-10 - Call Accepted

    Accepted the call to the church at Abbotsford, BC: Rev. R. C. (Karlo) Janssen of the Gereformeerde Kerk in Nederland (Vrij.) at Hoek, The Netherlands.


  • 2008-04-07 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Northern Ontario on April 4th, 2008, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches (C.O. Art. 21) upon successful completion of the current academic year (May 25th): Student Ken Bergsma.


  • 2008-04-07 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Northern Ontario on April 4th, 2008, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches (C.O. Art. 21) upon successful completion of the current academic year (May 25th): Student Ryan deJonge.


  • 2008-03-27 - Received Consent to Speak an Edifying Word

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on March 26th, 2008, and received consent to speak an edifying word in the churches (C.O. Art. 21) upon successful completion of the current academic year (May 25th): Student Rodney Vermeulen. 2007-09-19


  • 2007-06-14 - Declared Eligible for Call

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on June 13, 2007 and declared eligible for call: Student Dong Woo Oh.


  • 2007-06-14 - Declared Eligible for Call

    Examined by Classis Ontario West on June 13, 2007 and declared eligible for call: Student Dimitry Kiselev.


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  • 2006-08-28 - Extended Study Leave

    Granted an extended study leave under the provisions of article 14 of the Church Order (temporary release): Pastor T.G. Van Raalte of Winnipeg-Redeemer.

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