The Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka was founded on the 6th of October 1642 with the coming of the Dutch to Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). Formerly known as the Dutch Reformed Church, it changed its name in 2007 to focus its identity more clearly on being Christian rather than its Dutch heritage. It is the oldest Protestant church on the island and is presently located in five of the nine provinces in the Country. Her influence is the greatest in the Western Province where she has congregations from all three language streams.

Presently, her membership stands around 2,000, comprising both communicant and baptized members, in 30 congregations, preaching stations and mission outposts.

A total number of 20 ministry workers, involving Ordained Ministers, Pastoral Assistants, Evangelist/Pastors, and Evangelists are involved in pastoral care and church planting.

In the last few years the church has experienced growth especially among the Sinhala speaking population, through efforts of Evangelism - both in word and deed.

The Church operates a training program for its ministers through its Seminary & Bible Institute, and is also involved with an Interdenominational Theological School in Colombo.

In terms of an wholistic ministry, the Church has also involved itself in social and diaconal concerns: operates a Home for Elders, with another to be established soon, a nursery school, and many other social projects, including, English-speaking, flower making, sewing and typewriting classes in addition to providing medical and nutritional care for the needy.

It also has three Bible Correspondence courses - two of its's own and one in conjunction with "Bible Media" of the DRC in South Africa. These courses have been well accepted and have resulted in thousands being enrolled through the years.

In a country which has much poverty, a prolonged ethnic conflict and in recent times, a changed religious climate, adverse to Christians and where the Christian population is just eight per cent, the challenge of the church is to meaningfully and relevantly communicate the gospel in a wholistic manner, while being supportive of all efforts that would lead to peace and stability.