EwangelickoReformowany

EwangelickoReformowany is the Polish name for churches and communities that belong to the Evangelical Reformed tradition within Protestant Christianity. It denotes groups shaped by Calvinist theology and the Reformed confessions, particularly the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, and the Canons of Dort.

Theology in the Evangelical Reformed tradition emphasizes the sovereignty of God, justification by grace through faith, and the authority of Scripture as the rule of life and faith. The tradition typically upholds covenant theology and a gracious view of salvation, while maintaining the two sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper as central rites. Worship and preaching are usually doctrinally oriented, with a strong emphasis on catechesis and doctrinal instruction.

Church governance in Reformed communities is commonly organized around a presbyterian or synodal structure, with elders and ministers sharing leadership in congregations and regional bodies. Liturgy and practice vary by community, but congregational life often centers on the preaching of the Word, regular baptism and communion, hymnody, and education for all ages.

In Poland, the term has been used to describe a distinct Protestant stream within the broader religious landscape, reflecting historical developments in Central Europe and the interplay of Lutheran and Reformed traditions. Today, Evangelical-Reformed communities are a minority within Polish Protestantism and participate in ecumenical dialogues with other Christian churches, while preserving distinctive doctrinal and liturgical traditions.