About Us
Who We Are
The West Copake Reformed Church is a local fellowship of Christians, called together by God to be faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus.
As a reformed church, we honor our roots in the reformation of the Church during the 16th century, which sought a renewal of faith and life according to the teachings of the Bible. We also celebrate the unity of our faith and worship today with all committed Christians throughout the world who profess in word and life: "Jesus is Lord"
What We Believe
We believe in:
- The Sovereignty of God over all life
- Salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, from scripture alone, to the glory of God alone
- The bible as the inspired Word of God
- The call of Christians to live a new and holy life in the way of Jesus Christ
- The mission of the Church to proclaim the gospel of salvation to all people
Our Core Values
Inspiring WORSHIP
Compassionate OUTREACH
Loving EVANGELISM
Authentic FELLOWSHIP
Joyful DISCIPLESHIP
Our History
The West Copake Reformed Church was organized in 1758. We are affiliated with the Reformed Churches, the oldest continuously worshiping denomination in the United States and part of the church of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. We are the inheritors of a rich faith tradition-a living testament to God’s keeping power and the observation that all history is really “His Story.”
In colonial times, our church denomination was known as the “Dutch Reformed” church. Historical records suggest that our church includes descendants from the Palatine Immigration of 1710, who were mostly Lutheran or German Reformed. They considered the Dutch church to be an acceptable substitute, since it was similar in belief and practice to their own.
Many names in our cemetery appear to be of Palatine origin, including: Commer, Chrysler, Drum, Dinehart, Finger, Finkle, Holsapple, Link, Niver, Schutes, Simmons, Strever, Tanner, Tetor, Wilsey. Other names found in the old church records of 1783 include: Decker, Ham, Hiserodt or Hoysradt, Koontx or Coons, Miller, Prisie or Brisie, Proper, Richter or Righter, Rockefeller, Ryphenburgh or Rivenburgh, Shook, Streible or Strever, Zilbernagel or Silvernail.
In view of God’s faithfulness over all the years of our long history, we give thanks to Him who promised to sustain his church. We also rededicate ourselves to the mission to know Christ Jesus and to make him known. We invite you to worship with us and join us in this mission.
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