Kalamazoo PRC

Our congregation has about 65 members. We truly embody the phrase “church family,” as we are not only part of the family of God but are a close-knit congregation. You’ll find being among us to be a warm and welcoming experience! View our brochure to learn more.

PRCA Denomination

We are a member of Classis East of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America and were founded in 1925 when we left the Christian Reformed denomination. As a member of the PRCA, we hold to the historic Christian faith, maintain the glorious Reformed faith, and practice reverent, God-centered worship. For more information on the PRCA, visit www.prca.org.

History

• 1927: Organized as the First Protestant Reformed Church of Kalamazoo
• 1948: With 35–40 families, built our first church building on Alamo Avenue (currently the Community Presbyterian Church)
• 1953: Many of the congregants and our pastor left the PRCA
• 1954: Reorganized as the Kalamazoo Protestant Reformed Church
• 1981: Built the church building where we worship today at 4515 Green Acres Drive

Pastors

• William Verhil (1932–35)
• J. C. Kooistra (1935–40)
• Herman Veldman (1941–50)
• Ed Knott (1950–53)
• A. Mulder (1958–61)
• Robert Harbach (1963–74)
• Bernard Woudenberg (1976–96)
• Wilbur Bruinsma (1996–2007)
• Audred Spriensma (2007–09)
• Michael De Vries (2010–19)
• Dennis Lee (2021–present)