How it all started...
Our Story
🏛️ Origins & Denomination
The church is deeply involved in community service, reflecting its calling to be the presence of Christ in Whiting:
Year Milestone
💒 Culture & Vision
Since 1968, Community Reformed Church has been a steady presence in Whiting—combining traditional Reformed worship with heartfelt outreach and emerging youth engagement. Governed by RCA principles, the church continues to meet spiritual and practical needs through caring ministries, faithful leadership, and a welcoming culture.
🏛️ Origins & Denomination
- Founded in 1968 as part of the Reformed Church in America (RCA)—North America's oldest continuous Protestant denomination, with theological roots dating to John Calvin and Dutch Reformed tradition.
- As an RCA congregation, the church embraces presbyterian-style governance, placing a high value on Scripture, creeds, and communal discernment .
- Located at 36 Lacey Road, Whiting, NJ, the church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 AM featuring hymns, choir, and scripture-based preaching.
- Though rooted in tradition, the congregation is exploring youth service initiatives to further engage younger generations .
The church is deeply involved in community service, reflecting its calling to be the presence of Christ in Whiting:
- Hot meal pickup every Friday
- Whiting Food Pantry, serving local families
- Clothing Tree, offering free clothing to those in need
- Bible study groups, preschool, men’s & women’s ministries
- Governed locally by a session/consistory while participating in RCA’s Classis and Synod governance structure, aligning it with denominational oversight .
- A recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the church serves local residents and maintains financial accountability
Year Milestone
| 1968 | Church founded in Whiting as an RCA congregation |
| Ongoing | Traditional worship every Sunday at 10 AM |
| Frequent | Community-focused ministries: meals, pantry, clothing, discipleship programs |
💒 Culture & Vision
- Embracing the motto “Reformed and always reforming,” the church continually adapts to serve the community while reasserting its commitment to Reformed theology and practice in its own motto, "Reaching up and Reaching out"
- Leadership emphasizes spiritual growth, service, and hospitality—creating a warm, inclusive space: “Whoever you are, wherever you are from, you are invited here”
Since 1968, Community Reformed Church has been a steady presence in Whiting—combining traditional Reformed worship with heartfelt outreach and emerging youth engagement. Governed by RCA principles, the church continues to meet spiritual and practical needs through caring ministries, faithful leadership, and a welcoming culture.
