Why Our Church?
Our local church is part of the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA). We believe that membership in a local church is a necessary responsibility for all Christians. Joining yourself to a local congregation involves a serious commitment. To that end, it is wise for you to learn and know as much as you can about our church if you are visiting us or would like to consider joining us as a member. Here are two helpful documents:
- What is the Free Reformed Church? A help for those interested in worshipping with us.
- The Free Reformed Churches of North America: an introduction and newcomers course.
These documents were written by Rev. Eric Moerdyk and we sincerely thank him for allowing us to use these. These documents do not tell you everything about us, but serve as excellent introductions. Notably, each local congregation within our denomination, the FRCNA, is unique – with differences in geography, history, cultural context, membership, local pastor, and consistory. At the same time, every congregation within the FRCNA shares a set of common beliefs, as outlined in the documents above, and hold to the Three Forms of Unity (comprising the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, and Canons of Dort) as a faithful summary of what the Scriptures teach.
In the above documents, Rev. Moerdyk highlights where our church fits in the broader context of Reformed and Protestant churches, while pointing out specific distinctive of the FRCNA. We acknowledge that some of these differences may bring out some strengths and weaknesses of various churches and denominations, ours included. As with all true Christians, we desire to honour and glorify God; to strive to be always faithful to God’s Word; and to believe and live faithfully according to the one and only gospel of the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We pray the Lord always to teach and keep us.