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Reformed Church in America congregations can be found in many shapes, sizes, and settings: large or small, informal or formal, traditional or contemporary, urban or rural.
Each exists to welcome others into a community of people who are worshiping Christ, growing in faith, and serving their neighbors. We invite you to visit an RCA congregation in your community.
This welcoming spirit is also at the heart of Our Call, the RCA's ten-year goal to revitalize existing congregations and start new congregations.
Reformed faith deals with the power of God in human life; it is faith that is continuous, communal, and centered in Christ. Learn more about Our Beliefs.
To see some of the exciting special events taking place at United, visit our Special Events page located under the "News&Events" section or click here.
A Message From The Minister
Dear Members and Friends:As many of you now know, the Classis of Delaware-Raritan met on May 11th and unanimously approved a merger between Third Reformed Church of Raritan and the United Reformed Church of Somerville. We rejoice in these developments and look forward to new opportunities for ministry with our sisters and brothers from Third Church!
The next step in the merger process will occur on Sunday, June 6th – UNION SUNDAY – when our two congregations will meet as one around the Table of our Lord. From June 6th, onward the Third Church congregation will permanently worship in this sanctuary as their building in Raritan is being sold to local business man.
And what about their pastor? The Rev. Peter Maurer retired from ministry last month and will soon move to his new home in Delaware. The Classis approved a request to name him ‘Minister Emeritus’ of Third Church and this honor will appear on a newly designed letterhead. We wish Rev. Maurer all the blessings of retirement – well done, thou good and faithful servant!
Finally, Parish Life is hosting a luncheon on Sunday, June 6th, during the Fellowship Hour. Sandwiches, cold salads, beverages and dessert will be served. While there is no cost for this luncheon, we ask those who are attending to call the church office or fill out the form below so that we may prepare for the proper guests.
Please do your best to share in the celebrations of June 6th. And let us all rejoice in the words of the Psalmist (133:1):
Your pastor and friend,