Christmas is just around the corner. Many people will decorate during this season with Christmas lights on houses and trees. Some will even include candles, and perhaps even an advent wreath. During the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, Advent reminds us of the hope, peace, joy, and love that invaded our world when Jesus... “became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). The light from the burning candles remind us that Light of the World, Jesus Christ, now shines in

A Journey Through History: The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Founders of the Scottish Secession Church by Unknown artist etching and aquatint, late 18th century NPG D36927 The story of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC) is one of resilience, faith, and the pursuit of theological convictions. Its origins can be traced back to a tumultuous period in Scottish church history, where a group of dissenters sought to uphold their beliefs amidst political and

At Hope Reformed Church we seek to be a church growing in relationship with God, His church, and our community. This is a big vision for a small church, and it will require all hands on deck, “Keeping in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). Prayerfully, we believe that God will help us to accomplish this vision for His church. Our vision grew out of a planning meeting held by our core team when we were first starting the church. At that time, we looked at our core values a