Christian Reformed Church in America

Many members of the Christian Reformed Church in the Netherlands (a group founded after members succeeded from the Reformed Church of the Netherlands) immigrated to the United States in 1847 after enduring severe famine and religious persecution in their native country (Melton, 302). Under the guidance of Albertus van Raalte, they established a community in Holland, Michigan. Shortly after their arrival, in 1848, they formed the Classis Holland. Then, in 1850, they aligned themselves with the Reformed Church in America (RCA) (Melton, 302)