Events

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Classis Holland hosts various training events to equip congregations to make more and better disciples. Below is a list of some of those events scheduled for the 2024-2025 ministry season.

Please contact the ministry office for additional information.

Ministry Office
(616) 494-6050

Classical Ministries Coordinator, Keith Doornbos keithd@churchrenew.org

Mark your calendars

JANUARY 20: SEMINAR ON SAFE CHURCH PRACTICES

JANUARY 20, 2026

(from CRCNA Network)

On January 20, 2026, Thrive’s Safe Church Consultant, Julia Rathbun, is hosting monthly conversations on abuse prevention and response in church settings. Whether you are brand new to learning about Safe Church or have been involved for years, you are welcome. Virtual gatherings will be held monthly and include topics such as training volunteers, risk management, caring for victims, and trauma-informed practices. Find details and registration information here.

JANUARY 23-25: Young Adult Winter Retreat (YAWR)

JANUARY 23-25, 2026
(from CRCNA Network) 
The 2026 Young Adult Winter Retreat (YAWR) is set to take place at Maranatha CRC, Woodstock, Ontario, from January 23 to 25, 2026. This is an annual event by young adults, for young adults (18-30). The goal is to help foster community and spiritual growth, and you can help by encouraging young adults in your community and promoting faith-building events like the Young Adult Winter Retreat. Early bird registration is $60.
Registration opened December 1st, 2025. Questions? Email organizers at ya.retreat.team@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 20-21: KELLY MINTER WOMEN'S RETREAT

FEBRUARY 20-21, 2026
The Providence women’s ministry will be hosting author and speaker, Kelly Minter for a women’s weekend, February 20-21, 2026.  This event is open to women in the Hamilton/Holland/Zeeland community.  More information will be coming shortly. Please encourage your women to save the date. Check out the flyer here.