List of Presbyterian and Reformed denominations in Australia
A number of Presbyterian and Reformed denominations exist in Australia.
List
Active
Name | Number of congregations | Bible translation | Singing | Distinctives |
---|---|---|---|---|
Evangelical Presbyterian Church | 4 | Denies free offer of the gospel | ||
Free Presbyterian Church (Ulster) | 4 | KJV only | ||
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland | 2 | KJV only | Exclusive psalmody | |
Presbyterian Church of Australia | 546 | |||
Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia | 16 | Exclusive psalmody | ||
Presbyterian Reformed Church | 8 | |||
Reformed Presbyterian Church | 3 | Exclusive psalmody | ||
Southern Presbyterian Church | 2 | KJV only | Exclusive psalmody | |
Westminster Presbyterian Church | 15 | |||
Australian Free Church | 2 | KJV only | Exclusive psalmody | |
Christian Reformed Churches | 60 | |||
Free Reformed Churches | 17 | |||
Hungarian Reformed Church | 2 |
Notes:
- "Bible translation" column refers to versions of the Bible accepted. See also: King James Only movement
- "Singing" column refers to the manner in which songs are sung during public worship. See also: Exclusive psalmody
Defunct
- Free Presbyterian Church of Victoria, formerly the Free Presbyterian Church of Australia Felix, based in Melbourne 1846–1953 (joined Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia)
- Free Presbyterian Church of South Australia, originated 1850, joined union which formed Presbyterian Church of South Australia in 1865, but minority led by Rev James Benny continued until the 1920s
- Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), one congregation in Adelaide, South Australia 2003–2010, now Gospel Presbyterian Church
Timeline
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Timeline showing the various Presbyterian denominations in Australia
References
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