The story of Grace Reformed began a little over five years ago, when two women began a Bible study of their own in North Greeley. After searching the Scriptures and study helps, the study began introducing them to things like the Reformation and the Reformed faith, which made a connection with one of the women who had heard of a Reformed preacher. That led them to contact a Rev. Dorman Savage who at that time was serving in the Missionary at Large position to the Front Range in the RCUS. Rev. Savage worked with them and found others interested in this "reformed stuff".

He then developed a larger Bible study group which started meeting at the Union Colony Civic Center in early 1999. People from all sorts of religious backgrounds attended. The group began to "gel", and there was more desire than just having a Bible study. They wanted to worship in a Reformed manner.

This led to more advertising and soul-searching on the parts of those attending. Studying the truths of Scripture and the doctrines of the historic, Reformational church solidified the group. By late spring it was decided to start meeting for worship on Sundays at the Union Colony Civic Center. Grace Reformed Chapel had begun (named a chapel, because it had not organized into a church yet).

Rev. Dorman Savage faithfully drove three hours one way to lead the saints in worship at Greeley. Students from New Geneva Seminary also helped in leading the folks in worship. By the summer, Grace Reformed Chapel was contacted by the RPCNA about renting their facility which had been recently closed. The decision was made to accept their gracious offer. Services began at 1501 10th Ave. in July 1999.

By September the church began to grow. Two large families from an RCUS church in Nebraska moved to Greeley to join them. Growth continued, not only with families in the Reformed faith but also with families new to Reformed faith. Rev. Savage continued to minister faithfully to the group with counseling, men's Bible studies, and Sunday worship. Other new works in Limon, Pueblo, and Calhan, CO. demanded more of his time.

These places also had families expressing interest in the Reformed faith. It was decided by his Consistory (his church council) Blue Cliff Community Reformed Church, where Rev. Savage served, to try to organize Greeley into a particular church. Pastors were sought, for this new work. An elder was installed, and a pastor was called. Rev. Gene Sawtelle came to Greeley in June 2000 from First Reformed Church in Yuba City, CA. Rev. Sawtelle immediately began addressing the needs of this local church. His ministry included counseling, men's and women's Bible studies, catechism (training for youth), and most importantly, the preaching of the WORD. The Lord has blessed the church in Greeley. Missionary at Large, Rev. Dorman Savage was able to organize the group as Grace RCUS in February 2001.

The LORD has also blessed us spiritually and numerically, it is Rev. Sawtelle's as well as the Consistory's desire to let the LORD build His church with "living stones". In April 2003, after receiving more than $90,000 in gifts from His people, the LORD allowed us to purchase the church building and parsonage. We seek to glorify Him in this "new building" by reaching out to a "lost and dying world" and by ministering and preaching the very Word of God. We also believe the past, present and future is in the Lord's hands. We invite you to be a part of the exciting future the Lord has in store for us.