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
B.C. South-East

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

Region 3
Eastern Canada
Quinte
Toronto

Region 4
Chatham
Hamilton
Huron
Niagara

Region 5
Columbia
Pacific Northwest
Yellowstone

Region 6
California South
Central California
Greater Los Angeles
Pacific Hanmi

Region 7
Arizona
Red Mesa
Rocky Mountain

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

Region 9
Illiana
Chicago South
Northern Illinois
Wisconsin

Region 10
Georgetown
Holland
Kalamazoo
Muskegon
Northern Michigan
Zeeland

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

Region 12
Atlantic Northeast
Hackensack
Hudson
Southeast U.S.