About Us

ABOUT US

Together we are a community of believers. What does that mean, the word community? We believe that together in fellowship we grow closer to God and one another. The bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger. We are a community of believers.

We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the Word of God, the finished work of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

Hope Reformed Church exists to make and mature Christ followers by God’s Word for God’s glory (Matthew 28:19-20).

OUR VISION

We seek to be a church growing in our relationship with God, each other, and our community.

OUR CORE VALUES

Grounded in Scripture

Since we believe that the Bible is the inerrant word of God, our lives and our church activities should be grounded in Scripture (2 Timothy 3:14-17).

Authentic Worship

Since we believe that God is to be worshiped in spirit and in truth, our worship services will seek to connect both our heads and our hearts as we worship God together (John 4:23).

Seeking the Lost

Since we believe that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10), and He calls His church to follow His mission, our church will also seek the lost (Acts 1:8).

Growing Together

Since we believe that the church is the body of Christ, our body of believers will seek to grow together in love as we grow in Christ (Ephesians 4:15-16).

Serving with Grace

Since we believe that we are saved by God’s grace and not our own doing, our people will seek to serve others with grace (Ephesians 2:8-10)..

OUR STAFF

Josh Kitchen

Pastor

Pastor Josh and his family left the mission field to help plant Hope in 2016. He has a desire to see the people of God built up to impact the community for the kingdom of God.

FAQ

Have questions? We have the answers!

Where are you located?

We are located at 50 Howe Avenue, Bulding G, Millbury, MA 01527

What time is service?

We believe that God, in His Word, calls us to gather as His church for worship on Sunday, the Lord’s Day. We meet for Sunday School at 9:30 and our worship service starts at 10:30. We also have a Wednesday night prayer meeting at 5:30pm and everyone brings their own dinner.

Where do I park?

The main parking is highlightd in red, with the entrance marked with the blue arrows.

Is there something for my kids?

We do have a nursery on Sundays, but it is also ok to have your kids in the service if you prefer. After dinner at our Wednesday night service the children head to the nursery as well.

What does a Typical Service Look Like?

We read Scripture, sing Scripture, pray Scripture, and preach Scripture. We utilize a traditional liturgy with a mix of traditional and modern hymns to help us worship and hear from God. You can find a recent bulletin HERE to see what this looks like in practice.

Is Hope Reformed Church affiliated with any denomination?

Hope Reformed Church is a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC). The ARPC has had a long and rich history in the US. You can read a brief history HERE. At this time, we are the only ARP church in New England, but we are praying that others will be planted in the future. While we are a part of this denomination, the people that gather each Sunday for worship come from many different backgrounds.

What does it mean to be reformed?

The reformation began in the 14 and 1500s with the work of Jan Hus, Martin Luther, and John Calvin. The goal was to address or reform some of the shifts that had taken place in the church. One of the greatest reforms was that justification was by faith alone apart from works. You can read a longer post about what it means to be reformed HERE, or listen to our podcast, daily reformation, HERE. It is also important to note we do not believe that you need to be reformed to be a Christian or to worship with us.

HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS