The Free Reformed Church of Albany is an Australian nonprofit religious organization affiliated with the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA), a federation of Reformed Protestant congregations primarily located in Western Australia. The church is part of the broader FRCA community which adheres to Reformed theology and the confessional standards of the Protestant Reformation.

Overview

The Free Reformed Church of Albany’s mission is to worship and glorify the Lord God who created and sustains all of heaven, earth, and all creatures. It invites individuals and families to attend Sunday services to receive the knowledge of God’s salvation as revealed in the Bible. The church maintains a focus on doctrinal teaching in line with the Reformed tradition, emphasizing the authority of the Scriptures and confessional documents.

Affiliation

The church is a member congregation of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia, which consists of 18 congregations. The FRCA traces its historical roots to the Reformed Churches of the Netherlands (Liberated), reflecting the heritage of Dutch immigrants in Australia after World War II. The federation subscribes doctrinally to the Three Forms of Unity—the Canons of Dort, the Belgic Confession, and the Heidelberg Catechism—as well as to the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds[4].

Services and Activities

Worship services at the Free Reformed Church of Albany are regularly held on Sundays, typically including morning and afternoon sessions. These services focus on biblical preaching and teaching, as well as congregational singing of psalms and hymns. The church’s activities are designed for all age groups, fostering a community that supports spiritual growth and fellowship[1][5].

Leadership

The pastoral leadership of the Free Reformed Church of Albany includes ordained ministers who are dedicated to preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. One of the known pastors serving the congregation is Rev Jacob Baijal[1].

Related Congregations

The Free Reformed Church of Albany shares close ties with sister congregations in the region, such as the Free Reformed Church of West Albany. These churches cooperate in ministry and uphold the same doctrinal standards and worship practices[1][2].

This article reflects the Free Reformed Church of Albany as an active Reformed Christian community embedded within the network of Free Reformed Churches in Australia, committed to faithful worship and biblical teaching.

[1] https://www.frcalbany.org [2] http://www.frcwestalbany.org [3] https://www.frcalbany.org/resources/sermon-archive/ [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Reformed_Churches_of_Australia [5] https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Western_Australia/Albany/Religion___Philosophy/Churches_and_Places_of_Worship/41947/174836/Free_Reformed_Church_of_Albany