From my own family research, the Evangelical Church began in Germany and at one time had the largest membership. These same family groups, after immigrating to America joined the Evangelical Reformed Churches (today, mostly United Church of Christ). Also in America, many Evangelical congregations and Lutheran congregations shared the same church buildings while their own were being constructed. Although I am not an expert on this, it seems that after the reformation, came the Lutheran Church in Germany, then some that thought the Lutheran Church was still too close to being Catholic and formed the Evangelical Church. From what I gather, all three had child baptism. Then, the Ana-Baptists (Mennonites) broke from the Evangelicals (believed in adult baptism after they committed to serving Jesus in their lives). If anyone out there is sharper on this subject, please step in. The Prussians (before Germany became official in 1871) established four major official religions (to end the 30 years war) and they were (in membership numbers) Evangelical, Lutheran, Catholic and Mennonite. Regards, Robert Lipprandt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Subject: [GERMANS-WI] Reformed Church > In several early family obits, the church service is listed as being held in the "Reformed Church". A cousin remembers being told that many Germans found their way into this "Reformed Church". Does anyone know anything about what this church group would be - perhaps a reformed Lutheran church - but "reformed" from what? > > Thanks for any help? > > Vickie > >