The Reformed Church in Africa, South Africa (RCA) is a

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denomination which works primarily among the

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community in

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. It has about 800,000 members, although it is open to all people. Most of its members are ethnically

converts from

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or no religion. It was founded in 1968 in Pietermaritzburg as the Indian Reformed Church. The name of the denomination was subsequently changed to the RCA. In 2004, it had 2,386 members in 12 congregations and 14 house fellowships. The RCA subscribes to the Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Heidelberg Catechism and the

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. On 28 October 2012, the RCA celebrated its 40th anniversary of being established as the Reformed Church in Africa. It is currently a member of the

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Charisma Reformed Church in Africa
Reformed denominations in Africa Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches Churches in South Africa Protestantism in South Africa Indian diaspora in South Africa 1968 establishments in South Africa {{SouthAfrica-org-stub