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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Christian_denomination
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Christian_Reformed_Church
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church
gptkb:Lutheranism |
| gptkbp:annual_event |
General Synod meeting
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| gptkbp:charity_work |
supports various charities
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
local service projects
|
| gptkbp:community_service |
disaster relief
shelters various outreach programs food banks |
| gptkbp:community_support |
provides support for local communities
|
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
addresses contemporary issues
|
| gptkbp:denomination |
Presbyterian polity
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| gptkbp:ecumenical_relations |
member of the National Council of Churches
member of the World Council of Churches involved in various ecumenical organizations |
| gptkbp:education_institution |
gptkb:Western_Theological_Seminary
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Leadership Development
RCA Global Mission RCA Church Planting RCA Leadership Development |
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
advocates for creation care
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1628
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| gptkbp:global_presence |
mission work in various countries
in North America and beyond |
| gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:Bishop
|
| gptkbp:group_size |
approximately 1,000
|
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
sovereignty of God
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| gptkbp:has_social_media_presence |
active on social media
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Grand_Rapids,_Michigan
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| gptkbp:historical_challenge |
faced challenges in the 20th century.
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Acts of Synod
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
involvement in civil rights movement
support for immigration reform support for environmental stewardship support for poverty alleviation support for racial reconciliation support for women's ordination support for LGBTQ+ inclusion involvement in the abolition movement merger with the Reformed Church in the United States in 1934 merger with the Reformed Church in the United States in 1867 establishment of the RCA in 1867 formation of the RCA in North America formation of the Reformed Church in America in 1867 |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Herman_Bavinck
gptkb:John_Calvin gptkb:Cornelius_Van_Til gptkb:Tim_Keller gptkb:Richard_Mouw gptkb:J._Gresham_Machen gptkb:Abraham_Kuyper |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the oldest Protestant denominations in North America
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Reformed Church in America
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| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:RCA_Women
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| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
liturgical
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
engages with other faiths
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
led by a General Secretary
|
| gptkbp:membership |
approximately 200,000
|
| gptkbp:mission |
domestic and international missions
to spread the Gospel to share the gospel of Jesus Christ |
| gptkbp:music_style |
varied worship music
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:John_Calvin
gptkb:William_Henry_Green |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
originally focused on Dutch immigrants
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:Canons_of_Dort
gptkb:Heidelberg_Catechism gptkb:Belhar_Confession gptkb:Belgic_Confession Reformed theology |
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:The_Banner
|
| gptkbp:sacraments |
gptkb:Holy_Communion
gptkb:Lord's_Supper gptkb:Baptism |
| gptkbp:social_issues |
progressive on social justice
|
| gptkbp:theological_tradition |
Reformed theology
|
| gptkbp:training_programs |
RCA summer camps
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
offers various volunteer roles
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.rca.org
|
| gptkbp:youth_programs |
gptkb:Reformed_Church_in_America_Youth
gptkb:Camping develops young leaders active women's groups various ministries for youth RCA Youth RCA Youth Leadership |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church
gptkb:Dutch_Reformed |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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