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The Reformed Church in America is a fellowship of congregations called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world.
The Reformed Church in America is a fellowship of congregations called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world. Our shared task is to equip congregations for ministry—a thousand churches in a million ways doing one thing—following Christ in mission, in a lost and broken world so loved by God.
You’ll find a wide range of settings and worship styles—urban to rural, contemporary to traditional, large to small—all connected by common beliefs, committed to serve others, and joined in community by the loving God we serve.
Americans moving to the cities and suburbs prompted the RCA to spend millions of dollars to organize 120 new churches between 1949 and 1958, and for the first time in the denomination’s history, many were opened among people unfamiliar with Dutch heritage and the Dutch Reformed traditions.
The true church “governs itself according to the pure Word of God,” rejecting everything contrary to Scripture (Belgic Confession, Article 29). Reformed churches follow a governance structure that involves ministers, elders, and deacons. These “offices,” as they’re called, are put in place for the oversight and care of the church.
In the Reformed tradition, worship is so essential that its forms—the liturgy—are part of the RCA’s Constitution. Historically, Reformed worship services have a particular flow that reflects our encounters with God: approaching God, receiving the Word of God, and responding to God.
Find a ministry job. Take a look at employment opportunities with the RCA denomination and RCA churches, ministries, and organizations. You can also find postings from our formula of agreement denominational partners: United Church of Christ (UCC), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and Christian ...
The Archives of the Reformed Church in America represents the enduring memory of the church. Documents, videos, sound recordings, and computer data keep a record of our life and mission as a people of God. They are the valuable permanent records of the RCA.
Churches in the Reformed tradition worship in a variety of styles but share foundational appreciation for Scripture and regular gatherings together. Here you’ll find RCA worship resources and guidelines for Reformed worship.
Meet the staff of the Reformed Church in America—each of them offering their unique gifts and talents in service to the church. Staff members are happy to answer any questions you may have about the denomination or our work.