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	Please send news items to comments@canrc.org Please note that news about calls will only be posted upon receipt of official notification from the minister receiving the call, or from the Council extending the call. 2010-02-03 - Call Extended Called by the church of Tintern, ON: Rev. J. Louwerse of Neerlandia, AB. 2010-02-02 - Call Extended Called by the American Reformed Church of Denver, CO: Rev. J. Louwerse of Neerlandia, AB. 2010-01-25 - New Worship Times for Attercliffe Canadian Reformed Church The worship services of Attercliffe Canadian Reformed Church will now be held at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm., effective January 24, 2010. 2010-01-22 - New Mailing Address for Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg The mailing address for Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Winnipeg is: P.O. Box 43021 RPO Kildonan Place Winnipeg, MB R2C 5G5 2010-01-20 - Dunnville Church Worships in New Church Building The Dunnville Canadian Reformed Church will begin meeting for worship in their new church building at 109 Inman Road, Dunnville, ON, beginning January 24, 2010. The worship service times are 9:30 am and 2:30 pm. 2010-01-15 - 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. 2009-12-22 - Call Declined Declined the call to Vernon, BC: Rev. J. Louwerse of Neerlandia, AB. 2009-12-16 - Press Release of a Classis Contracta of Classis Pacific West The press release of a Classis Contracta of Classis Pacific West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis. 2009-12-07 - Press Release of a Classis Contracta of Classis Manitoba The press release of a Classis Contracta of Classis Manitoba has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis. 2009-11-23 - Press Release of the Board of Governors of the Theological College The press release of Board of Governors of the Theological College has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from the Board of Governors. 2009-11-23 - Call Accepted Accepted the call to Smithville, ON: Candidate K. Bergsma. 2009-11-20 - Press Release of Classis Contracta of Classis Ontario West The press release of the Classis Contracta of Classis Ontario West has now been posted. Press releases are posted in the "Resources" section of the web site upon receipt from Classis. 2009-11-06 - Meeting Location of Grand Valley Worship Services The Grand Valley church has grown beyond the capacity of its building, especially for special occasions such as Lord's Supper services on the second Sunday morning of odd-numbered months. Until construction of a larger auditorium is complete, the Lord's Supper will be celebrated in the gym of Dufferin Area Christian School at 394016, County Road 12, Laurel, 10-15 minutes east of Grand Valley. 2009-11-06 - 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. 2009-10-26 - Call Declined Declined the call to Chatham, ON: Rev. J. VanWoudenberg of Guelph, ON. 2009-11-06 - 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. 2009-10-30 - Th.D. Awarded Rev. Jason P. Van Vliet has been awarded the degree Doctor of Theology, following the successful defence of his dissertation, Children of God: the Imago Dei in John Calvin and His Context. The defence took place on October 29, 2009, at the Theological University of the Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerken of the Netherlands, in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. The dissertation examines Calvins´s explanation of the imago Dei within the times and ecclesiastical circumstances in which he lived. Dr. Van Vliet aims at giving a satisfactory answer to the question of whether Calvins´s teaching on the imago Dei can be considered one of the stronger or weaker points of his reformatory work. The dissertation is published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht in the Reformed Historical Theology series. 2009-10-29 - Master of Theology Degree Earned Rev. R. Bredenhof graduated with the Master of Theology degree from St. Stephen's College (University of Alberta), on October 26, 2009. His thesis was titled, "'I Speak as to My Children': 2 Corinthians and Paul's Relationship with the Church at Corinth." 2009-10-27 - Press Release of the ICRC Conference The press release of the meeting of the International Conference of Reformed Churches, which met in New Zealand, from October 15-22, 2009, is now available. 2009-10-26 - Call Accepted Accepted the call to Surrey, BC: Rev. T. G. Van Raalte of Winnipeg (Redeemer), MB. 2009-10-26 - Call Accepted Accepted the call to Surrey, BC: Rev. T. G. Van Raalte of Winnipeg (Redeemer), MB. 2009-10-26 - Calls Declined Declined the calls to Denver, CO and Grand Rapids, MI: Rev. T. G. Van Raalte of Winnipeg (Redeemer), MB. 2009-10-16 - Convocation Notice General Synod Burlington 2010 In accordance with the decision of General Synod Smithers 2007, Acts Art. 159 – 17, the Ebenezer church at Burlington, ON, will convene the forthcoming General Synod, D.V., on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at 9:00am in its church building at 607 Dynes Road, Burlington, ON. The consistory of Burlington-Ebenezer will call a special prayer service for this Synod for Monday May 10, 2010 at 8:00pm. You are reminded of the following provisions in the Guidelines for General Synod: 1. All material for Synod shall be received by the convening church in thirty copies no later than six weeks prior to the convocation date of General Synod. 2. All materials submitted to Synod, including Reports, Appeals, and Overtures, which quote any foreign language source must provide in the text of the submission a full English translation and in a footnote the citation in the original language. All material for Synod (in 30 copies) can be mailed to the attention of the Agenda Committee, Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church, 607 Dynes Road, Burlington, ON, L7N 2V4 2009-10-09 - 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. 2009-10-06 - Call Extended Called by the church of Surrey, BC: Rev. T. G. Van Raalte of Winnipeg (Redeemer), MB. 2009-10-01 - Proposed Church Order Documents At the request of the Church Order sub-committee, the proposed joint church order is made available publicly under the Resources section of the web site. 2009-09-29 - 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. 2009-09-29 - 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. 2009-09-26 - Declared Eligible for Call Examined by Classis Ontario North on September 25, 2009, and declared eligible for call: Candidate Ken Bergsma. 2009-09-21 - 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. 2009-09-21 - 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. 2009-09-18 - 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. 2009-09-08 - 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. 2009-08-24 - Call Accepted Accepted the call to London, ON: Rev. R. Bredenhof of St. Albert, AB. 2009-08-11 - Call Accepted Accepted the call to Glanbrook, ON: Candidate R. Vermeulen. 2009-08-11 - Call Declined Declined the call to Surrey, BC: Candidate R. Vermeulen. 2009-08-10 - Call Accepted Accepted the call from the church of Langley, BC, as co-pastor: Candidate Ryan DeJonge. 2009-08-10 - Call Declined Declined the call by the church of Denver, CO: Candidate Ryan DeJonge. 2009-08-10 - Call Declined Declined the call by the church of Armadale, Australia, for mission work (as a third missionary) in Lae, Papua New Guinea: Candidate Ryan DeJonge. 2009-08-10 - Call Declined Declined the call to Spring Creek, ON: Candidate R. deJonge. 2009-07-22 - Call Extended Called by the church of Glanbrook, ON: Candidate R. Vermeulen. 2009-07-13 - Call Extended Called by the church of Vernon, BC: Rev. R. Bredenhof of St. Albert, AB. 2009-07-10 - Eligibility to Speak an Edifying Word Extended Classis Ontario West of June 17, 2009, extended Candidate Stuart Harsevoort's permission to speak an edifying word. 2009-07-06 - Call Declined Declined the call to Chatham, ON: Rev. W. den Hollander of Toronto, ON. 2009-06-29 2009-06-29 - Declared Eligible for Call Examined by Classis Ontario North on June 26th, 2009, and declared eligible for call: Candidate Ryan DeJonge. 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. 2009-06-02 - 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. 2009-05-08 - 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 2009-04-27 - Call Accepted Accepted the call to Hamilton (Providence), ON: Rev. W. L. Bredenhof of Langley, BC. 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. 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. 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. 2008-04-07 - 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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