RCA Logo
The logo of the Reformed Church in America depicts the cross and the body of Christ.
The cross points to Jesus--the one whose life reveals the love of God and whose Spirit brings hope of life over death.
The human figure symbolizes the body of Christ--a diverse and inclusive community of believers growing in faith and witnessing to the gospel in word and deed. The graceful, outstretched arms suggest growth and optimism.
The subtle intersection of cross and figure suggests the covenant promise made by Jesus before his ascension:
CREST AND LOGO
The crest of the Reformed Church in America is an adaptation of the coat of arms of William the Silent, prince of Orange, to whom the Netherlands owes its civil and religious independence. When the Reformed Church adapted the crest, it added two mottos: Nisi Dominus Frustra, which translates, "Without the Lord all is in vain," and Eendracht maakt Macht, which translates, "In unity there is strength."
The new logo does not eliminate the historic crest. The crest will continue to be the seal of the Reformed Church in America for all legal documents. The crest will also have continued visibility at meetings of General Synod and in celebrations of our historic roots.
The logo comes alongside the crest as the visual image of the Reformed Church in America as it looks to grow in membership, expand its mission, and minister in the twenty-first century. It will appear on denominational stationery and business cards and be used in advertising and promotion. RCA congregations, agencies, and institutions are all encouraged to use the logo as well.
SPECIFICATIONS
The preferred color for the logo is green--the liturgical color for the seasons of Epiphany and Pentecost--which symbolizes growth and mission. The specific color is PMS 348 green. The logo can also be used in black for newspaper advertising and other one-color applications.
The typeface chosen to accompany the logo is Optima regular. The shape of the individual letters in this font compliments the graceful lines of the logo itself.
Letterhead, envelopes, and business cards can be purchased through RCA Communication and Production Services, (616) 698-7071, ext. 252, or bkoorndyk@rca.org.
High resolution images of the logo are available for download:
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