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Welcome
For over a century, First Reformed Church has been a place where faith is nurtured, friendships are formed, and God's love is shared. We’re a welcoming community rooted in Scripture, committed to growing in Christ together and serving our neighbors with grace and purpose. Whether you’ve been here for years or you’re just beginning your journey, there’s a place for you here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 3rd, Jan. 7th, and Feb. 4th
Ladies, mark your calendar for coffee at 9:00 A M. for the following dates: Dec. 3, Jan. 7, and Feb. 4. Come for coffee and stay for fellowship.
First Reformed Church @ 9:00AM
Dec. 7th
The annual Congregational Meeting is planned for December 7 th , 2025 following the morning worship service. The Congregation members will be voting to confirm the following Consistory nominees: Dennis Rops for Elder and Donna Kramer for Deacon. The Congregation members will also be voting to extend a call to Pastor Brandon Schipper to be our next Pastor. A two-thirds majority is needed for both these votes. Please contact a Consistory member if you would like to have absentee ballots for these two votes. Please talk to an Elder if you have any questions or concerns. Also, please pray that God’s plan for First Reformed Church will be done and that the Congregation will be given wisdom and guidance and direction for the voting.
First Reformed Church
Ongoing
Student Connection: Early Herd: 3:30 – 5:30 grades 5 & 6
Wed.- Herd 6-8 P. M .for grades 7 & 8
Thurs.- 6:00 P.M. Student Connection Bible Quizzing for ages 7 – 19
Sun. – 180 - 6:00 to 8:30 PM – all high schoolers
729 11 th St. Aplington, IA
Student Connection is again hosting its annual Christmas Thrift Store and Vendor Event December 5th and 6th at the Outreach Center on Parriott Street in Aplington! Christmas and winter-themed donations can be dropped off in the vans parked in the alley behind the Outreach Center. Shopping hours will be December 5 th from 5pm-8pm and December 6 th from 9am-4pm. Thank you for your donations and supporting the Student Connection!!
Outreach Center on Parriott St in Aplington
Dec. 5th & 6th
Friday, Dec. 5 th , 8:30 to 10:30 A.M.Timothy Christian School Cookie Walk. Flyer is on bulletin board by the kitchen.
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Friday, Dec. 5th
Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:00 P.M. Christmas Fantastique –featuring Amy Truax and Celena Vesely, at the Parkersburg Methodist Church, 502 Florence Street, Parkersburg, Iowa.
-@2:00PM at Parkersburg Methodist Church
Sunday, Dec. 21st
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You’re always welcome at First Reformed Church.