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There are 16 synods in PC(USA). A synod is a regional governing body that is made up of presbyteries. Synods are classified as either programmatic or reduced-function. [1] [2] The following are the synods of the PC(USA): [3] [4] Synod of Alaska-Northwest; Synod of Boriquen (Puerto Rico) Synod of the Covenant (programmatic)
The PCA has 83 presbyteries or regional governing bodies. The latest formed in January 2014. [116] In 2012 the PCA had 1,777 congregations – 1,474 particular and 303 mission churches – that means a net increase of 6, membership developed by 12,613 total of 364,019. The number of ordained PCA ministers are 4,321. [117] [118] [119]
Presbyteries may be creative in the designation and assignment of duties for their staff. A presbytery is required to elect a Moderator and a Clerk, but the practice of hiring staff is optional. Presbyteries must meet at least twice a year, but they have the discretion to meet more often and most do. See "Map of Presbyteries and Synods". [50]
Three or more presbyteries formed a synod, which met annually and whose members consisted of ministers and ruling elders representing the presbyteries. Synods functioned as courts of appeal from the presbyteries. They also had the responsibility to ensure the presbyteries and sessions below them adhered to the church's constitution. [108]
Conjunct Presbyteries [17] (1741) Reformed Presbytery (1752) [18] Associate Presbytery in America (1753) Synod of N.Y. & Phila. (1758) Associate Synod of North America (1782) Associate Reformed Synod (1782) PC-USA (1789) RPCNA (1798) [19] North: South (1803) CPC (1810) RPCNA (New Light) (1833) New School (1837) PC-USA (Old School) (1837) UPCNA ...
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This is a list of notable Presbyterian churches in the United States, where a church is notable either as a congregation or as a building. In the United States, numerous churches are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or are noted on state or local historic registers.
After the conservatives left the PCUS mainly for the PCA, but a minority for the EPC, it became easier for the remainder to work on union with the UPCUSA. Eventually, in 1983, the "Plan of Union" came up to a vote, with 53 PCUS presbyteries voting in favor of union, and 8 in opposition.