Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference

The Annual Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference is scheduled for March 7, 2026, from 9:00am-3:30 pm. at the Waterloo CRC.

Speakers: 

Dr. James Watson (Tyndale Seminary) will be the plenary speaker: Grace and Truth: What Shapes our Shared Spiritual Life? and he will also lead a workshop entitled: Healthy Directions: A Way Forward for Leaders.

Cathi Watson (Interfaith Community Counseling Center in New Hamburg) will lead a workshop entitled:  Responding to Spiritual Abuse as a Congregant.

Dr. Stephen Vander Klippe, a medical practitioner in Wingham and member of the Synodical Taskforce dealing with medically-assisted dying, will be hosting a workshop on:  Power dynamics surrounding Medically-Assisted Suicide.

Julia Rathbun, Safe Church Consultant with the CRCNA, will also be leading a practical safer church workshop. 

At a time of history when truth is being challenged and when power is being abused, please come and join us for a time of learning and discussion.

For further information contact Carel Geleynse (Classis Huron Safe Church Coordinator) at carelgeleynse20@gmail.com