The crest of the Reformed Church in America is adapted from the coat of arms
of the founder of the Dutch Republic, William the Silent, Prince of Orange (1533-1584),
and the leader to whom the Netherlands owes its civil and religious independence.
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The logo of the Reformed Church in America depicts the cross and the body of
Christ.
The cross points to Jesus--the one
whose life reveals the love of God
and whose Spirit brings hope of life
over death.
The human figure symbolizes the body
of Christ--a diverse and inclusive
community of believers growing in
faith and witnessing to the gospel
in word and deed.
The graceful, outstretched arms
suggest growth and optimism.
The subtle
intersection of cross and figure suggests the covenant promise
made by Jesus before his ascension.
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Reformed Church in America
Our church is affiliated with the
Reformed Church in America
through the
Classis of Delaware- Raritan and
Synod of the
Mid-Atlantics.
Our openly declared
purpose is to worship God, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ,
to celebrate the Sacraments, to teach and encourage the
application of Christian values both individually and socially,
to realize Christian fellowship and unity within this church and
the Church Universal, to render loving service toward all
mankind, and to strive for righteousness, justice and peace in
the world.
The RCA believes in
Christian unity and expresses this belief by belonging to several
"families" of churches. The Reformed Church is a member of the World
Alliance of Reformed Churches and is a founding member of the World
Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches of Christ
in the U.S.A., as well as the recently formed Christian Churches Together.
Other Church Affiliations
The RCA has entered into a Formula of Agreement
with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the
United Church of Christ, and the
Presbyterian Church (USA). The fifth anniversary
of the Agreement was celebrated in 2003.
The RCA also expresses unity by working in
partnership with other denominations to publish resources, host
training events, and coordinate special programs. The RCA's
missions program
operates through partnerships with other Christian churches and
mission organizations.
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