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Classis Niagara of the Christian Reformed Church
The Purpose of this fellowship of churches is to glorify God. We declare that everything was created by God, that we are redeemed by Jesus Christ and are called by the Holy Spirit to declare that our world belongs to God. In the words of Scripture: "We are called to love God with all our hearts, souls, minds and strength and our neighbours as our selves." Luke 10:27

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Ministry Spotlight: RoseCity Kids Rose City Kids has been reaching children living in Welland. Bi-weekly over one hundred children get on a bus to attend a Saturday program. Saturday programs are focused on providing a fun-filled atmosphere that teaches positive attitudes and behaviours and a place where they experience the love of God. Rose City Kids effectively builds hope,empowering children to make good choices, and follow the big dreams God holds for their lives through role modeling, practical teachings, songs, and games. Click HERE for more information and to donate.

On May 23 2012, Classis Niagara will meet in regular session at the Mountainview CRC in Grimsby beginning at 9:30 AM. The Agenda is presented HERE for you to read and or share.

Classis Niagara has met in regular session at the Trinity CRC in St Catharines,we at 9:30 am on Feb 15 2012. The agenda (with Overture) can be read by clicking HERE. January 2012 CRCNA report to classes is HERE. A report of the actions of classis has been sent to the churches. The full minutes can be read by clicking HERE

On Oct 19th 2011 in the Bethel CRC in Dunnville, Classis Niagara met in regular session where the budget for 2012 was approved. An overture was dealt with and reports of the various ministries were shared with joy and thanksgiving for the way in which God was working. The minutes of the full proceedings can be read HERE

Day Of Encouragement will be held on Saturday Oct 15 2011. This is an excellent opportunity to refresh skills and be "filled up" as you enter the busy fall season. Please check the website HERE for more details.

Classis Niagara will be meeting in regular session on Wed Oct 19 2011 in the Bethel CRC in Dunnville. Morning session will begin at 9:30 am. Besides the budget, there is one overture to be dealt with and the agenda and supporting reports can be found by clicking HERE

Classis Niagara met in regular session on May 25th 2011 in Grace CRC, Welland. The minutes and reports can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Please note the change in date of the next meeting of Classis Niagara, we'll meet on Wed May 25th at 9:30 AM in the Grace CRC in Welland. Please click on the following links to download the agenda and various reports. Agenda / Treasurers Report / CRCNA Ministries

Minutes of the meeting of Classis Niagara that met on Feb 16 2011 can be seen by clicking HERE. Included are the delegates to Synod 2011. Next meeting will be May 25th at our new start time of 9:30 AM in the Grace CRC in Welland. Agenda deadline is April 1st.

Classis Niagara will meet in regular session on Wed Feb 16th at 2:00 PM in the Mountainview CRC in Grimsby. YOU can download the agenda by clicking HERE. The Classical credentials form is HERE. The January Denominational report is HERE. The report from the Shalom Manor Chaplain, Rev Fred Vanderburg can be read HERE. The Spring report (March 2011) from Denominational Ministries can be read HERE

The Budget for 2011was presented for discussion and it was approved. The document can be downloaded by clicking HERE. The minutes of the October Classis meeting can be found by clicking HERE

Classis Niagara met in the regular fall session at Shalom Manor in Grimsby with Rehoboth CRC being the convening church. Classis will be on Oct 20 2010 and will begin at 2:00 PM. Included was the examination of candidate Christopher DeWinter, who accepted a call to Trinity CRC. he was approved for ordination There are a number of documents associated with this classis, the agenda can been found HERE. The Classical credentials form is HERE, The September report on Denominational ministries can be found HERE and information on the 2 denominational positions seeking nominations can be found HERE.

On May 26th 2010, Classis Niagara met in the Beacon Christian School, hosted by Maranatha CRC St. Catharines at 2:00 PM. Click HERE to view the Agenda. The complete minutes can be found HERE

Classis Niagara met on Feb 17 2010 in the Providence CRC in Beamsville.The financial statements can be seen HERE and the Agenda can been found HERE. The minutes of the meeting of classis can be seen by clicking HERE

The Fall session of Classis Niagara met on Oct 21 in the Jubilee Fellowship CRC in St.Catharines. You can read the agenda with supporting documents by clicking Here. The Budget for 2010 was approved and can be seen by clicking Budget. The minutes of the meeting can be seen by clicking Minutes

Classis Niagara met in regular session on Wed. May 20 2009. Classis bid a fond farewell to Rev. Andrew Beunk as he leaves to serve the congregation in New Westminster BC and a warm welcome to Rev. Rich Loerop from Luddington MI as he joins the congregation at Maranatha St. Catharines. Classis approved a recomendation to incorporate. Click HERE to receive the agenda and supporting documents.Click HERE for a copy of the minutes

Classis Niagara will meet in regular session on Wed Feb. 18 2009. Click HERE to receive the agenda and supporting documents.Click HERE for a copy of the minutes

Classis Niagara met in the Beacon Christian school, hosted by Maranatha CRC, St. Catharines on Wed. Oct 15 2008. Click HERE to download a version of the current agenda and supporting documents and reports. Revised budget documents prepared by Emma Winters, classis treasurer. Click HERE to download a copy revised after the meeting of classis due to an oversight. HERE are the minutes of the classis meeting held on Oct. 15 2008.

Classis Niagara met in regular session on May 21 2008 in Fruitland CRC. Click HERE to read the minutes of the meeting. Highlights include inspiring opening devotions led by Rev. A. Beunk and a presentation by the Sea to Sea riders. (SeatoSea.org)

Classis Niagara met in regular session on Wed. Feb 20th in the Covenant CRC in St. Catharines. Click HERE to download the agenda for the meeting along with related documents and reports. Classis heard a presentation by Rev. Jack Vos on the ministry to inactive members. Churches were encouraged to take a wholistic approach to meeting their needs. Minutes of the meeting can be downloaded HERE. Classis Niagara passed an overture calling the CRCNA to greater environmental awareness and action. Text of the overture can be seen HERE.

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and

began to speak in other tongues
as the Spirit enabled them."
Acts 2:4

Questions or comments contact me, Frank Engelage Ministry Coordinator
Ph: 905.701.7232