Harry Van Dyken was very active in the formation of the federation and founding churches.
Congregations also formed in Allendale, Michigan (1979 or 1980); Burlington, Washington (1980); and Toronto, Ontario (1980).
The Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches formally federated in March 1988 with seven congregations.
[4] OCRC synod voted in August 2008 to join the United Reformed Churches in North America.
[5] The Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches believed in the Bible as the inerrant Word of God and the only rule of faith and practice.