We are pleased that you are visiting the website of Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Ours is an historic church, founded in 1775. We have been proclaiming repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ for over 225 years. We believe the Bible to be God's Word, Jesus Christ to be the Savior of his people, and the church to be the ordinary means through which people know, love and serve God. We are committed to the historic, Christian Faith as given in the Holy Scripture and summarized in the Creeds and Confessions of the Church

The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church has a rich and distinguished heritage. The church traces its roots to Scotland and the Covenanter and Seceeder movements of the 17th and 18th centuries. Today we have missionaries and churches around the world.

Biblical preaching, teaching and fellowship characterize the ministry of Ballston Center A.R.P. Church. We seek to make the Bible understandable and applicable to all areas of life through our worship services, Sunday Church School for all ages, youth groups, home Bible Studies, special interest Bible Studies and family programs.

Our purpose as a church is to know, follow and proclaim the Lord Jesus Christ in worship, fellowship and service. We want you to know that you are welcome, whoever you are and wherever you may be from, to join us in joyfully following our risen Lord!

The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church holds to the truths of the Christian faith as revealed in Holy Scripture and set forth in the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the other Creeds and Symbols of the historic Christian Faith. Here is a brief summary of what we believe:

• GOD IS THE SOVEREIGN CREATOR and ruler of the universe.
• JESUS CHRIST is the Messiah, the Savior of humanity.
• THE HOLY SPIRIT is the initiator and enabler for the Christian life.
• THE BIBLE is the infallible Word of God, the only perfect rule of faith and practice.
• SALVATION is by God's grace, freely given through faith and not earned by any merit of man.
• THE TEN COMMANDMENTS are the summation of man's duty to God and of man's responsibility to his fellow man.
• FAMILY WORSHIP AND TITHING are encouraged.
• CHURCH GOVERNMENT is by the Presbyterian system, from which the denomination takes its name. As outlined in the Bible, church government is by Elders who are elected by members of each congregation.
• THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is administered to believers and their children. All forms of Christian baptism are recognized, and a second ceremony is not administered to those baptized in other Christian churches.
• BELIEVERS MAY JOIN the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith or transfer of membership from another denomination.

For a more complete statement of our theological and doctrinal views, read the Confession of Faith of our Church.

To learn about the views of our denomination on abortion, homosexuality, and other topics, read our Position Statements.

The General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is a member of The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC).

Our church is located at the intersection of Middleline and Charlton Roads, just west of Route 50, in the town of Ballston, half-way between Burnt Hills and the Village of Ballston Spa.

If you would like further information about Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, please call the church office at (518) 885-7312 or email bcoffice@ballstoncenterarpchurch.org. We look forward to meeting you!