booklet
Catalog Number
2022.18.212Title
Sixth Reformed ChurchDescription
Directory, Sixth Reformed Church, white cover, 15 pages.Several pages contain photographs of the congregation. Some of the congregation featured include the following people: Mrs. Deane Brink; Sena De Raad; Stella Dore (1893-1977); Elizabeth Hibma (1899-1987); Jean Kuhlman (1896-1985); Dora Meurer (1908-1991); Jennie Scheerhorn; Nina Sloothaak (1897-1977); Esther Staat; Mildred Stam; Loraine Strong;Clara Teerman (1904-1988); Daisy Van Eyk (1887-1974); and, Lena Van Gelderen.
History
Construction of the Sixth Reformed Church building at 12th Street and Lincoln Ave in Holland, MI began in 1916.Rev. John H. Bruggers would become their first pastor, serving in this role until 1928.
Rev. John Vander Beek became the second pastor beginning in 1929. He remained pastor at Sixth Reformed Church through 1942. Vander Beek was followed by Rev. Lambert Olgers in 1943 and Rev. Henry A.
The church closed its doors in 1995 and merged with Calvary Reformed Church. The building at 12th and Lincoln was demolished in 2006.