Dutch Reformed Church, Bredasdorp

The Dutch Reformed Church in Bredasdorp is the 23rd existing congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church.[1] Along the coast between Cape Town and George it is the third oldest parish, after Swellendam (1798) and Caledon (1811), and only about a month older than Riversdale, which was founded in April 1839.[2]

The NG Mission Church was formed in the late 1800s, though only white members were allowed to attend.[3] The Associate Reformed Church was established at the same location in 1914.[4] The two churches remained separate until 20 May 2018.[5]

  1. ^ Jackson, Neels (2018-05-31). "Bredasdorp se gemeentes word na 104 jaar een". Kerkbode (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. ^ https://www.bredasdorpgemeente.org
  3. ^ (in Dutch) Maeder, ds. G.A. en Zinn, Christian. 1917. Ons Kerk Album. Kaapstad: Ons Kerk Album Maatschappij Bpkt.
  4. ^ (in Afrikaans) Olivier, ds. P.L. (samesteller), 1952. Ons gemeentelike feesalbum. Kaapstad en Pretoria: N.G. Kerk-uitgewers.
  5. ^ "Ons storie". Bredasdorp Gemeente (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2023-10-22.