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• New translation of the Heidelberg Catechism achieves required two-thirds majority of presbyteries

  May 23, 2013

  A new translation of the Heidelberg Catechism has been approved by a two-thirds majority of presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

  To date, 122 presbyteries have voted in favor of the new translation, surpassing the required total of 116 presbyteries needed for passage. 11 presbyteries have thus far voted against the amendment, with 40 presbyteries yet to vote.

  While amendments to the Book of Order need approval by 87 of the 173 presbyteries of the PC(USA) to become part of the church’s Constitution, confessional documents require a two-thirds majority vote, or 116 presbyteries, as well as ...

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• What it means to be the Church

  • April 16, 2013
  • Bethany Daily

• Members chosen for three General Assembly special committees

  • October 13, 2012
  • Emily Enders Odom

• New members named to expanded General Assembly special committee

  • October 9, 2012
  • Emily Enders Odom

• Members named for reconfigured General Assembly Mid Council Commission

  • August 28, 2012
  • Sharon Youngs

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