What is a classis?

A classis is a group of churches within a geographical area. It has the authority to deal with matters that concern its churches in common and its decisions are binding on the churches in its region. A minister and an elder (and in some cases a deacon) from each congregation are delegated to attend each classis meeting.

There are 47 classes in the CRC, 11 in Canada and 35 in the United States, and one with congregations on both sides of the border. The classes are grouped into 12 regions.

Below is a list of all classes, along with links to their individual websites where applicable (if we're missing one, please email us).

Region 1
B.C. North-West (map)
B.C. South-East  (map)

Region 2
Alberta North  (map)
Alberta South/Saskatchewan  (map)
Lake Superior (Canadian congregations in this region)  (map)

Region 3
Eastern Canada  (map)
Quinte  (map)
Toronto  (map)

Region 4
Chatham  (map)
Hamilton  (map)
Huron  (map)
Niagara  (map)

Region 5
Columbia  (map)
Pacific Northwest  (map)
Yellowstone  (map)

Region 6
California South  (map)
Central California  (map)
Greater Los Angeles  (map)
Pacific Hanmi  (map)

Region 7
Arizona  (map)
Red Mesa  (map)
Rocky Mountain  (map)

Region 8
Central Plains  (map)
Heartland  (map)
Iakota  (map)
Lake Superior (US congregations in this region)  (map)
Minnkota  (map)
Northcentral Iowa  (map)

Region 9
Illiana  (map)
Chicago South  (map)
Northern Illinois  (map)
Wisconsin  (map)

Region 10
Georgetown  (map)
Holland  (map)
Kalamazoo  (map)
Muskegon  (map)
Northern Michigan  (map)
Zeeland  (map)

Region 11
Grand Rapids East  (map)
Grand Rapids North  (map)
Grand Rapids South  (map)
Grandville  (map)
Lake Erie  (map)
Thornapple Valley  (map)

Region 12
Atlantic Northeast  (map)
Hackensack  (map)
Hudson  (map)
Southeast U.S.  (map)