Exploring the Christian Reformed Church s Influence in West Michigan

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Written By Blue & Gold NLR Team

 

 

It sounds like your experience growing up in Michigan included a strong Catholic influence, with a focus on the major holidays and events. It’s interesting to hear about your discovery of the Christian Reformed Church CRC later in life.

West Michigan, particularly around Holland, is known for its large Christian Reformed population, as the CRC was founded there by Dutch immigrants in 1857.

The Christian Reformed Church, as you mentioned, was created after a theological split with the Reformed Church in America, rooted in earlier disagreements in the Netherlands.

The CRC emphasizes a conservative interpretation of Reformed theology, distinguishing it from more liberal branches of the Reformed tradition.

If you’re interested in learning more about the CRC’s influence in West Michigan or how it’s connected to the area’s cultural and religious landscape, you can explore resources like the article you linked, which delves into its history and presence in the region.

 

 

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