The Council of Salem United Reformed Church in Bowmanville, Ontario would like to inform the churches of our federation that we have extended a call to Rev. Simon Lievaart of Bethel United Reformed Church in Smithers, British Columbia to serve as minister of the Word. Please keep Rev. Lievaart and his family in prayer as he considers the two calls that are now before him.

The Consistory of Grace United Reformed Church of Alto, MI, wishes to inform the churches that it intends to examine for licensure Mr. Joseph Sato on Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. (D.V.). Any minister or elder in the URCNA is welcome to attend; and any URCNA Consistory is welcome to render observations and/or objections.

Mr. Sato has completed a year of studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and is a member at Grace URC.

For more information, please contact Rev. Doug Barnes at 269-331-7120 or via email at [email protected].

The Eastmanville URC consistory has agreed to examine Ricardo Sousa (currently a Th.M student at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and a member of Eastmanville) for a license to exhort on January 7, 2025 at 7pm.

The examination will be held at the Eastmanville United Reformed Church. Any minister or elder in the URCNA is welcome to attend. Thank you

The Consistory of Eastmanville URC

With thankfulness to our God, we would like to inform the churches of the Federation that Rev. Matthew Nuiver has accepted our call to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments at Covenant Reformed URC in Kansas City, Missouri. We praise the Lord for His steadfast love and faithfulness! Please be in prayer for their family during the transition period.

On Behalf of the Council,

Pete Hondred (Elder)

With the approval of the congregation, the Council of Immanuel United Reformed Church, DeMotte, Indiana, has extended a new call to our pastor Roberto Rossi to serve as a Chaplain in the United States Navy, which call Rev. Rossi has accepted.  We pray for God's richest blessings on Rev. Rossi and his family as they prepare to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the soldiers and sailors in our armed services.  Soli Deo Gloria!

Council of Immanuel United Reformed Church, DeMotte

The Council of Covenant Reformed Church in Kansas City, MO would like to inform the churches of our federation that we have extended a call to Rev. Matthew Nuiver of Faith URC of West Olive, MI to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please keep Rev. Nuiver and his family in prayer as he considers the call extended him. 

Rev. Dr. Fredrick (Fritz) Harms received and accepted a Call from Trinity URC Walnut Creek, CA to serve as a Theological Instructor in global missions under MINTS (Miami International Theological Seminary).

Per CO appendix 2, the exhorting license of Joel Haan (Immanuel Fellowship Church, Kalamazoo) has been extended for another year effective October 7, 2024.

With thanks to the Lord, the Council of Christ Reformed Church in Sioux Falls, SD is pleased to announce that brother Joseph Hamm has accepted our call to serve as Minister of Word and Sacraments. Lord willing, the ordination service for Mr. Hamm will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 PM with Rev. Dr. Joseph Pipa, Rev. Dr. Patrick Morgan, Rev. Benjamin Davenport, and Rev. Kirk Gibbons participating. All who are able are invited to join us for this joyous occasion.

For the Council of Christ Reformed Church,

Mark Hoogwerf, Clerk

With thankfulness to the Lord, Christ Reformed Church of Sioux Falls, SD, has extended a call to candidate Joseph Hamm to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments. We pray that God will bless brother Hamm as he considers this call and how God may be glorified through his service.

With thanksgiving to God, the council of Christ Reformed Church in Sioux Falls would like to inform the churches of the federation that Rev Benjamin Davenport has formally accepted the call to serve as the church planting minister at the Providence Reformed church plant. Please continue to pray for Rev. Davenport and the other members involved with the church plant. The first worship service is planned for Sunday, November 3.

The Consistory of Covenant Reformed Church of Toronto wishes to inform the federation that the license to exhort of Mr.José Ramírez has been extended for one year, effective October 7, 2024.

Lawrence Simonse, Corresponding Clerk

With great joy, the council of Covenant URC, Byron Center, MI announces that Rev. Rodney Kleyn has sustained his colloquium doctum examination at classis Michigan on Tuesday October 8th, 2024 according to the URCNA Church Order Article 8; Appendix 5/6 and declared eligible for call by the sponsoring consistory as a minister of the Word and sacraments.

The conditions set forth in our call extended to Rev Rodney Kleyn have been met and the installation service is planned for the morning of Sunday October 20, 2024, DV

Thanks be to God for giving our brother the strength he needed during his examination and also for the love and support of his family. We continue to pray that we as congregation will be a blessing to them and also them to us in the years to come!

Council of Covenant URC, Byron Center.

The Council of Christ Reformed Church in Sioux Falls, SD would like to inform the churches of our federation that, having received the advice of classis pursuant to Article 47 of the church order at the fall meeting of Classis Central US, we have extended a call to Rev. Benjamin Davenport to serve as the church planting minister at the Providence Reformed church plant in Sioux Falls. Please keep Rev. Davenport, his family, and the planned church plant in your prayers.

On behalf of the Christ Reformed Church Council,

Organization of Peace URC: On September 26, 2021 Grace URC Portland prayed for 30+ members of our congregation as they committed to worship with our church plant, Peace URC in Vancouver, Washington. Since then God has blessed that ministry towards “organization." Over the past weeks the Grace URC consistory has acted to appoint officers of Peace URC and, according to our Church Order, we have transferred our members to their care. Last week, the council of Peace URC held its first congregational meeting, with a unanimous vote to call Rev. Chris Coleman as their minister of the Word. Pastor Chris has gratefully accepted that call and will be installed as minister on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Rev. Kim Riddlebarger will lead the organization service. We praise God for his great kindness and faithfulness to his church.

With thanks to our God, we would like to inform the churches of the federation that Rev. Chris Coleman has accepted our call to serve as Minister of the Word at Peace United Reformed Church in Vancouver, Washington. We praise the Lord for His steadfast love and faithfulness! We are planning for an installation service on Reformation Sunday, October 27th.

On Behalf of the Council,

Robert Meredith (Elder)

The Council of Peace United Reformed Church of Vancouver, WA, wishes to inform the churches of the Federation of the call extended to Reverend Chris Coleman of Grace United Reformed Church in Portland, OR to serve as Minister of the Word. In 2019 Rev. Coleman was called by the Council of Grace URC to serve as a Church Planter in Vancouver. As Peace URC moves toward organizing, the Council of Peace URC, with the advice of the congregation, believes that he is the natural candidate to continue serving the saints of Vancouver, WA.

Please keep Rev. Coleman, his wife Melissa and their family in prayer as he considers the call extended to him.

The Consistory of Adoration URC (Vineland, ON) wishes to inform the federation that Mr. Eric Heida sustained his candidacy examination at the Fall meeting of Classis Ontario-East in Jordan, ON. Having received the concurring advice of our classis, we are delighted to declare him a candidate for the ministry of the Word and sacraments.

We only ask the churches of the federation to please be mindful of the fact that Eric has committed himself to a yearlong internship at the Hope Reformed Church of Brampton with Rev. John Bouwers, which internship will come to an end on June 22, 2025.  As his internship comes to an end, Eric will look forward to entertaining prospective calls from the churches.

May the Lord Jesus Christ use our brother to strengthen and increase His Church.

For the Consistory of Adoration URC,
Ian Korvemaker, Clerk

The Consistory at Trinity URC in Caledonia, Michigan would like to announce at the request of Rev. James Admiraal (Emeritus), his Credentials have been transferred to Trinity United Reformed Church in Caledonia, Michigan. We thank Cornerstone URC in Hudsonville, Michigan for their many years of covenant care for the Admiraal family, and Lord willing, look forward to being a blessing to the Admiral family for many years to come.

The Council of Escondido URC of Escondido, Ca, wishes to inform the federation that we have agreed to take supervising responsibilities of Covenant church plant, a church plant in Colorado Springs Co. Please pray for this work as we seek to expand the kingdom of Christ in Colorado Springs Co. Also, if you are in the Colorado Springs area, please visit and encourage the brothers and sisters of Covenant church plant. The plant meets at 3990 North Weber Street, Colorado Springs, Co 80907, and can be found online at https://www.urccovenant.org/.

It is with joy and thanksgiving to the Lord that the consistory of Escondido URC of Escondido, Ca. reports that Mr. Michael Luckmann, a graduate of Westminster Seminary California, has sustained his candidacy exam conducted at the meeting of Classis Southwest US on September 11 in Chino, Ca. Our consistory declares Mr. Luckmann, a candidate eligible for a call to the office of Minister of the Word and Sacraments in the URCNA.

The Consistory of Christ URC (Santee, CA) wishes to inform the federation that Mr. Cole Lindsay sustained his candidacy examination at the last meeting of Classis Southwest U.S. in the presence of his Consistory. Having received the concurring advice of the delegates to that meeting of classis, our Consistory is delighted to declare him a candidate for the office of minister of the Word. May the Lord Jesus Christ use our brother to strengthen and increase His Church.

For the Consistory of CURC,
Rev. William C. Godfrey

The Council of Salem United Reformed Church in Bowmanville, Ontario would like to inform the churches of our federation that Rev. Rob VanDoodewaard of Hope Reformed Church (FRCNA) in Powassan, Ontario has declined our call to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please remeber to keep keep Salem and the other vacant churches in Classis Ontario-East and around the federation in prayer.

With joy and thanksgiving to God, the consistory of Christ Reformed Church of Sioux Falls, SD reports that Mr. Joseph (Joe) Hamm, a graduate of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, has sustained his candidacy exam conducted at the meeting of Classis Central US held on September 9 and 10 in Rock Valley, IA. The consistory declares Mr. Hamm a candidate eligible for call to the office of Minister of the Word and Sacraments and heartily recommends him to the churches of the URCNA.

The consistory of Christ Reformed Church in Nampa, ID wishes to inform the URCNA that Mr. Lawrence Gale has sustained his candidacy exam in the presence of his consistory and with the concurring advice of Classis Pacific Northwest on September 10, 2024. We hereby declare him to be a candidate for the office of minister of the Word and sacraments.

The consistory of Christ Reformed Church (Nampa, ID) wishes to inform the URCNA that Mr. Kris Wassam sustained his ordination exam at the meeting of Classis Pacific Northwest on September 10, 2024. The classis subsequently declared Mr. Wassam "eligible to be ordained as a minister of the Word and sacraments among the United Reformed Churches in North America" (per Appendix 4.2.e.). 

Mr. Wassam has been called to serve Providence Reformed Church in Meridian, ID, a church plant of Christ Reformed Church in Nampa, ID. His ordination service is scheduled for this Friday, September 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM at 1150 E. Pienza St., Meridian, ID 83642. Rev. Nick Smith and Rev. Dr. Daniel Hyde will be leading the service.

The Consistory of Oceanside URC (Carlsbad/Oceanside, CA) wishes to inform the federation that Mr. Gavin Poe sustained his candidacy examination at today's meeting of Classis Southwest U.S. in the presence of his Consistory. Having received the concurring advice of the delegates to that meeting of classis, our Consistory is delighted to declare him a candidate for the office of minister of the Word. May the Lord Jesus Christ use our brother to strengthen and increase His Church. He may be contacted at [email protected] or 417.343.1589.

For the Consistory of OURC,

Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Hyde

Following the closing of Redemption Reformed Church in Chilliwack, BC, Rev. Charles Van Hoffen is currently left without a call in the URCNA. His credentials are being held by Immanuel Covenant Reformed Church of Abbotsford, BC, where he is a member. Rev. Van Hoffen continues to be an active ordained minister preaching in vacant pulpits and plans to do a number of courses to become further equipped for ministry. Because his son is beginning Grade 12 at Credo Christian High School, and his wife is teaching in John Calvin Christian School, Rev. Van Hoffen is committed to staying in the Chilliwack area for the upcoming school year. Rev. Van Hoffen desires to serve God as a minister of His Word. Immanuel Covenant invites interested churches who are seeking a pastor to reach out to Rev. Van Hoffen at [email protected] or (250) 845-4425.

Dear Brothers in Christ,

The Consistory of Christ URC (Santee, CA) has extended the license to exhort of Mr. Ben Phelps for another year. Mr. Phelps is currently a student at Westminster Seminary California. We heartily recommend him to the churches.

Every blessing,
Rev. William C. Godfrey
for the Consistory of Christ URC

The Consistory of Covenant United Reformed Church of Pantego, NC wishes to inform the federation that we have extended Mr. Chirs Rouse's license to exhort for another year, effective August 2024. We heartily recommend him to the churches to fill pulpits. 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

With joy and thanksgiving to God, the Consistory of Christ United Reformed Church (Santee, CA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Shon Barrett sustained his licensure examination and has been granted a license to exhort for one year. We heartily recommend him to the federation and ask for your prayers as he continues his preparations for pastoral ministry.

Sincerely,
Rev. William C. Godfrey
for the Consistory of Christ URC

The Council of Salem United Reformed Church in Bowmanville, Ontario would like to inform the churches of our federation that we have extended a call to Rev. Rob VanDoodewaard of Hope Reformed Church (FRCNA) in Powassan, Ontario to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please keep Rev. VanDoodewaard and his family in prayer as he considers the two calls that are now before him

With gratitude to God, the Council of Bellingham URC in Bellingham, Washington would like to announce the installation service of Rev. Jason Vander Horst to be held, Lord willing, at Bellingham URC at 7 pm on September 13th, 2024. The installation service will be officiated by Rev. Ben Davenport, Rev. James Ogle, and Rev. Scottie Wright.

Rev. Rodney Kleyn has accepted the invitation of Covenant URC of Byron Center to undergo a colloquium doctum; after which Rev. Kleyn will accept the call to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please pray for God's blessings upon Rev. Kleyn and his wife Liz as they prepare for this transistion.

With gratitude to God the Council of Grace URC in Torrance announces that the installation service of Rev. Brian Cochran will be held, Lord willing, at Grace URC at 11am on August 31, 2024, officiated by Dr. Dan Borvan, Dr. Danny Hyde, Rev. William Godfrey and Dr. W. Robert Godfrey.

The Consistory of Escondido United Reformed Church of Escondido, CA wishes to inform the federation that we have extended Mr. John Kirby’s license to exhort for another year, effective Jul 2024.

The Consistory of Escondido United Reformed Church of Escondido, CA wishes to inform the federation that we have extended Mr. Drew Tilley’s license to exhort for another year, effective Jul 2024.

The Council of the United Reformed Church of Prince Edward Island wishes to inform the federation that the call extended to Rev. Daniel Hamstra was declined.  We wish Rev. Hamstra the Lord's blessing as he continues his labour of love in Trinity United Reformed Church in St. Catheranines, ON.

With joy and thanksgiving to God, the Consistory of Christ Reformed Church of Anaheim, California, announces that Mr. John Li was examined for licensure in accordance with the Guidelines in Appendix 2 of Church Order, and sustained the exam on July 15, 2024. He has been granted a license to exhort for one year.

The Council of the Rehoboth United Reformed Church of Hamilton, ON, wishes to inform the federation that Rev. Rich Anjema has declined our call to serve as our Minister of Preaching and Teaching.  We wish Rev. Anjema the Lord's blessing as he continues his ministry at Providence Reformed Church in Winnipeg and pray for His guidance as we continue to our search.

Brothers in Christ,

The consistory of Christ Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD has renewed the license to exhort of Mr. Joe Hamm for one year. He is a May 2024 graduate of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The consistory commends him to the churches for service.

For the consistory,

Mark Hoogwerf, clerk

Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

The Consistory of Christ United Reformed Church, Santee, is pleased to announce the licensure examination of Mr. Shon Barrett, a student at Westminster Seminary California. Lord willing, the exam will take place at Christ URC in Santee, CA on Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Upon sustaining his exam, Mr. Barrett will receive his license to exhort. Please pray for Mr. Barrett as he prepares for his examination.  

We are making this announcement pursuant to our Church Order, Appendix 2 so that we can provide "opportunity for other Consistories to render observation and/or objections." To that end, we also wanted to inform the federation that Mr. Barrett is in a candidacy program for chaplaincy in the U.S. Navy. Therefore, we face the possibility that his orders from the Navy may change, forcing us to adjust the date of his exam accordingly. So if you think your Consistory would like to send observers to this exam, please contact us so that we can keep you informed in the event we have to make a change. Thank you in advance for your consideration regarding these somewhat unique circumstances. 

Every blessing,
Rev. William C. Godfrey
for the Consistory of Christ URC (Santee, CA)

The Consistory of Providence Reformed Church of Winnipeg wishes to inform the federation that we have extended Mr. Bryce Klassen’s license to exhort for another year, effective August 30, 2024. 

As previously posted, we are thankful the Rev James Folkerts has accepted the call from Parkland Reformed Church of Ponoka, AB. We are pleased to inform you that Rev Folkerts will be installed, Lord willing, August 16, 2024 as Minister of the Word and Sacrament of Parkland Reformed Church with the participation of Rev William VanderWoerd, Rev Henry VanOlst, and Rev Fred Folkerts. 

The Council of Rehoboth United Reformed Church of Hamilton, ON, with thankfulness to the Lord, wishes to inform the churches of the Federation of the call extended to Reverend Rich Anjema of Providence Reformed Church in Winnipeg, MB to serve as minister of Preaching and Teaching. Please keep Rev Anjema, his wife Cher and their family in prayer as he considers the call extended to him.  We pray that the Lord would make it clear where He would have Rev Anjema serve at this time. 

Dear Brothers in Christ, 

For the last four and a half years, the congregation of the Parkland United Reformed Church has been blessed with the preaching of Rev. William Van der Woerd 3 out of every four weeks.  We are filled with gratitude for the blessing he has been to our congregation during these years of vacancy. 

Rev. Van der Woerd has fed us through faithfully bringing God’s word to us and has a unique way of speaking to all ages without singling anyone out; while simultaneously delivering a message that both our oldest and our youngest members understand and has aided in the increase in our congregation’s knowledge of our Lord and Savior.  Through his preaching, our congregation has experienced increased spiritual health, engagement, and we’ve been fed and encouraged to grow in our faith.   

He started praying for every family in our church individually and this has also challenged our consistory to better fulfill our calling and connection to the flock through this process by adding additional touch points with each member in our respective districts. 

Now, Rev. Van der Woerd is open to new opportunities.  As our vacancy is now filled, we gratefully want to reach out to as many churches as possible on his behalf that may also benefit from his willingness to fill in for a vacancy, sabbatical or even a call to be a minister of the word and sacraments.   

We know that there are many churches in our federation that have vacancies or may even have their ministers pondering sabbatical or requiring assistance for a period of time for any number of reasons.  Even though Rev. Van der Woerd has Emeritus status, he has expressed a strong desire to continue to serve God and His Church for the next number of years. Whether it is interim support through vacancy or covering a 6–12 month sabbatical, or potentially a call back to full-time ministry, Reverend Van der Woerd is willing and able to fill a pastoral role anywhere in North America that is in need.   

Consistories considering Rev. Van der Woerd are asked to also consider the URCNA Church Order (Ninth Edition) that states:  

Article 10 – Support and Emeritation of Ministers  

Each church is to provide honorably for the minister of the Word and his family while he is serving that church and should contribute toward the retirement and disability needs of its minister. In the event of a minister’s death, adequate provision shall be made for the support of his dependent wife and children.  

This portion of Article 10 guides us in honoring our commitment to these men who are willing to be ministers of the Word and Sacraments, ensuring their physical well-being. 

For Relocation and Housing: 

• Each church would be responsible for providing adequate support to the minister of the Word and his family while he serves that church. 

• The Church Order emphasizes the importance of financial care for ministers, especially those in transition. 

Financial Support: 

• The prorated full-time salary should reflect the commitment period to that specific congregation. Our Consistory would suggest, based on cost of living in our region that the remuneration be approximately $150,000+/- per year which includes a salary, housing allowance, RRSP contribution, health and dental benefits, car allowance, resource material allowance, subscription allowance, one set day off per week and paid vacation for longer appointments. 

• If Rev. Van der Woerd was to await his next call after serving a particular church, that church would be responsible to continue to provide financial support for any time gaps that may develop between serving another church.  Without this commitment to this financial support, the temporary appointment option would not be viable from a financial aspect. 

• The Church Order underscores the duty of churches to contribute toward retirement and disability needs for their ministers and this is reflected above. 

If your consistory is interested in discussing Rev. Van der Woerd’s desire to serve or the commitments outlined above, we would encourage you to please contact him at 1-780-978-5467 or via email at [email protected].  

In Christ, 

The Consistory of the Parkland United Reformed Church in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada. 

The Council of the United Reformed Church of Prince Edward Island wishes to inform the churches of our Federation that we have extended a call to Rev. Daniel Hamstra of Trinity United Reformed Church in St. Catharines, ON, to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please keep Rev. Hamstra and his wife, Elizabeth, in prayer as he considers the call extended to him. May the Lord grant him clarity as to where the Lord would have him serve at this time.

HOPE URC MITCHELL TEMPORARY LOCATION CHANGE:
Throughout the summer, worship services will be held at the Mitchell Community Centre (185 Wellington St. Mitchell ON). Services will begin at the new location on Sunday July 7. On July 14, and September 1, the Community Centre will be unavailable. A location for these worship services is to be determined.

Dear Brothers,

With thankfulness to the Lord, Brother Bruce DeVisser has sustained his Candidacy exam and been declared a Candidate for ministry in the United Reformed Churches of North America.  We heartily recommend him to the Churches. He can be reached at [email protected] or (519) 222-2930

On behalf of LWRC Consistory

Rob Verloop, Clerk 

Dear Brothers in Christ,

The Consistory of Cornerstone URC (London ON) has extended the license to exhort of Leo Joewono for another year effective June 1 2024.  Leo is attending MARS and is using his gifts for ministry during a summer internship at New Horizon with Rev. Persaud.  

Dear Brothers in Christ,

The Consistory of Christ URC (Santee, CA) has extended the license to exhort of Mr. Cole Lindsay for another year. Mr. Lindsay just graduated from Westminster Seminary California this June and is pursuing candidacy in September, Lord willing. We heartily recommend him to the churches.

Every blessing,
Rev. William C. Godfrey
for the Consistory of Christ URC

With joy and gratitude to our Lord the Council of Grace United Reformed Church of Torrance, CA announces the extention of a call to Rev. Brian Cochran, and the subsequent acceptance of that call by Rev. Cochran.  Please pray for Rev. Cochran and his family as they prepare for the transition to Southern California, and please pray for the Council and congregation of Rev. Cochran's current church, Redeemer Reformation Church in Regina, Saskatchewan as they prepare to seek a new pastor.

In keeping with Church Order Article 3 and Appendix 2, the Consistory of Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA will be conducting a licensure exam of Mr. John Li, who is an M.A. student at Westminster Seminary California and a member of Christ Reformed Church in good standing. The exam will take place at 900 So. Sunkist St, Anaheim, CA 92806 on Monday July 15, 2024 at 7pm.

With joy and thanksgiving to God, the consistory of Redeemer Reformation Church of Regina, SK, CND, announces that Mr. Ezekiel (Zeke) McMurtry sustained his licensure examination in accordance with the Guidelines in Appendix 2 of Church Order on May 13th, 2024. He has been granted a license to exhort for one year. We heartily commend Mr. McMurtry to the churches of our federation.

It is with great joy and thankful hearts to announce Rev. Jason Vander Horst has accepted our call to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments at Bellingham United Reformed Church in Bellingham, Washington. Please pray for Pastor Jason, Ardis and their family during this time of transition.

The consistory of First URC of Oak Lawn examined Mr. Thomas Bell for licensure and we are very pleased to inform the Federation that he sustained his exam. 

Please pray for Thomas as he continues his studies through Mid-America Reformed Seminary with a summer assignment.

The council of Bethel United Reformed Church of Calgary, AB, wishes to inform the URCNA churches that Rev. Jason Vander Horst has declined the call that was extended to him to serve as Co-Pastor (alongside Rev. Keith Davis). Please keep Rev. Vander Horst, his wife Ardis, and their family in prayer as he considers the other calls before him.

With joy and thankfulness to God for all that He provides. The Council of Parkland Reformed Church in Ponoka is blessed to inform you that Rev. Folkerts has accepted our to call to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please pray for Pastor James, Esther and their family they move into a new community and as Pastor James begins HIs work in Ponoka. 

Mr. Lawrence Greg Gale has sustained his licensure exam at Christ Reformed Church in Nampa, ID, and the consistory has granted him a license to exhort. Mr. Gale is a member of Christ Reformed Church and a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando). We commend him to the churches as a licensed exhorter.

The Council of Covenant United Reformed Church of Saskatoon Sk, with thankfulness to the Lord, wishes to inform the churches of the Federation of the call extended to Rev. James Folkerts to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please keep Rev. Folkerts and his family in prayer as he considers the calls extended to him. We pray that the Lord would make it clear where He would have him serve at this time.

The Council of Bellingham United Reformed Church of Bellingham, Washington, wishes to inform the churches of the Federation of the call that has been extended to Rev. Jason Vander Horst of Surrey Covenant Reformed Church in Surrey, BC, to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please keep Rev. Vander Horst and his family in prayer as he considers the call that has been extended to him.

The Council of the Immanuel Covenant Reformed Church in Abbotsford would like to inform the URCNA, that we have extended a call to Rev. James Folkerts to become the organizing pastor for our church plant in Armstrong, BC. Please keep Rev. Folkerts, his family and the churches that have extended him a call in prayer as he considers the calls that are before him.

The Council of Parkland Reformed Church in Ponoka, Alberta would like to inform the churches of the URCNA that we have extended a call to Rev. James Folkerts to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please keep Rev. Folkerts, his family and the churches that have extended him a call in prayer as he considers the calls that are before him.

The council of Bethel United Reformed Church of Calgary, AB, with thankfulness to the Lord, wishes to inform the URCNA churches of the call extended to Rev. Jason Vander Horst, Pastor of Surrey Covenant Reformed Church in Surrey, BC, to serve as Co-Pastor (alongside Rev. Keith Davis). Please keep Rev. Vander Horst, his wife Ardis, and their family in prayer as he considers the call.

The Council of the Grace Reformed Church of Dunnville, Ontario is pleased to inform the federation that Rev. Pete Van't Hoff has accepted the call to serve as minister of the Word and sacraments. As this news comes with joy and thanksgiving to the Dunnville congregation, the federation is asked to be in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Brockville, that a man of the LORD's choosing may be brought to them in His good time.

For the Council of the Grace Reformed Church,

Ben Lindeboom

The Consistory of Redeemer Reformation Church, Regina, SK, is pleased to announce the licensure examination of Mr. Ezekiel (Zeke) McMurtry, a student at Mid-America Reformed Theological Seminary. This examination will take place at Redeemer Reformation Church in Regina, SK on Monday, May 14 at 7:30 PM. Upon sustaining his exam, Mr. McMurtry will receive his license to exhort. This exam is open to visitors - we welcome you to join us. Please pray for Mr. McMurtry as he prepares for his examination.

The consistory of Adoration URC wishes to inform the federation that we have extended Mr. Eric Heida's license to exhort for another year, effective April 16, 2024. 

To the churches and offices of the federation of the United Reformed Churches,

Listowel Immanuel URC, now being a vacant church, has begun the task of seeking and fulfilling the Lord’s will in the matter of calling an under shepherd to guide His church. As the Consistory now begins taking up this task, we covet the prayers of the churches and its members. We humbly beseech you to carry in prayer the needs of our congregation during this time of vacancy, specifically praying for strength and perseverance for the men of our church who have been called to serve and submit to the work of the office, and pressing forward in the hope that in due time the Lord may reveal to us the man that He has chosen to serve our church as pastor and teacher of the Word.

Mr. Kris Wassam has accepted the call to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments for Providence Reformed Church of Meridian, ID, a church plant overseen by Christ Reformed Church of Nampa, ID.

The Consistory of Faith Reformed Church of Telkwa wishes to inform the federation that we have extended Mr. Michael Wall's license to exhort for another year, effective January 18, 2024. 

In keeping with Church Order Article 3 and Appendix 2 the consistory of Oak Lawn wishes to inform the Federation of our intention to exam Mr. Thomas Bell for Licensure on May 7. Thomas is a second-year student at Mid-America Reformed Seminary and transferrerd membership to Oak Lawn from Covenant Kansas City where he was a member in good standing and duly licensed to exhort.

Dear Brothers in Christ, 

With thankfulness to the Lord, the Council of the Grace Reformed Church of Dunnville, Ontario, wishes to inform the churches of the Federation of the call that has been extended to Rev. Pete Van't Hoff of Bethel United Reformed Church in Brockville, Ontario, to serve as minister of the Word and Sacraments. Please keep Rev. Van't Hoff  and his family in prayer as he considers the call that has been extended to him.

In accordance with Church Order Article 3 and Appendix 2, the consistory of Christ Reformed Church in Nampa, ID will be conducting a licensure exam of Mr. Lawrence Greg Gale. The exam will be conducted at Christ Reformed Church (12693 Orchard Ave., Nampa, ID) on Saturday, May 4, at 11 AM. Mr. Gale is a member of our congregation and a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando).

The council of Christ Reformed Church in Nampa, ID has extended a call to Mr. Kris Wassam to serve as Minister of the Word and Sacraments for Providence Reformed Church, our church plant in Meridian, ID.

Per Article 3 and Appendix 2 of the Church Order, the Consistory of Covenant Reformed Church - Pella, Iowa informs the churches of the federation that they have extended Mr. Daniel Hofland's licensure to exhort for another year. Mr. Hofland can be reached at [email protected]. 

The Consistory of the Zion United Reformed Church of Sheffield, Ontario, wishes to inform the federation that we have extended Mr. Alexander Proudfoot’s license to exhort for another year, effective March 20, 2024.

The Consistory of Cornerstone URC (Sanborn, IA) wishes to inform the Federation that Mr. Elijah Anderson sustained his Ordination Exam at the recent meeting of Classis Central U.S. in Pella, IA (March 18-19). The Classis subsequently declared Mr. Anderson "eligible to be ordained as a minister of the Word and sacraments among the United Reformed Churches in North America" (per Appendix 4.2.e.). The Ordination/Installation service for Mr. Anderson (who is called to the work of a Latino Missions Coordinator) is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Cornerstone URC in Sanborn, IA. May the Lord bless all of these plans, as well as the missions effort our brother will be undertaking.

The council of the Newton Covenant Reformed Church, Newton, NJ, has changed our name to Grace Reformed Bible Church. 

The Council of Christ Reformed Church (Washington, DC) wishes to inform the federation that they have withdrawn their oversight from Rev. Luke Gossett as Home Missionary for Birmingham, Alabama. Per Church Order Article 47, Classis Eastern U.S. gave concurring advice for this action at their meeting of March 8, 2024. Rev. Gossett is eligible for a call. It is his desire to receive a call that would allow him to resume home missionary activity with the core group in Birmingham. Please keep Rev. Gossett and his family in prayer as he pursues his next call.

The Consistory of Oceanside URC (Carlsbad/Oceanside, CA) wishes to inform the federation that Mr. Kris Wassam sustained his candidacy examination at the last meeting of Classis Southwest U.S. in the presence of his Consistory. Having received the concurring advice of the delegates to that meeting of classis, our Consistory is delighted to declare him a candidate for the office of minister of the Word. May the Lord Jesus Christ use our brother to strengthen and increase His Church.

For the Consistory of OURC,

Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Hyde

Rev. James Sinke of Bethel URC Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, has declined the call to Covenant United Reformed Church at Byron Center, Michigan.