Presbyterians are a group of Protestants whose church is founded on the concept of democracy under the word of God. All that is required to be a Presbyterian is to:
The Presbyterian Church is a Christian community governed by elders (called the Session) elected from and by the congregation, for the work of the church. Deacons are elected from the congregation to conduct the charitable ministries of the church. Presbyterians believe:
Presbyterians recognize two sacraments: Baptism: This unites us with Jesus Christ and makes us members of God’s family, the Church.
Communion: also called the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist This represents the sacrificial body (bread) and blood (juice) of Christ to recall the last meal shared with the Apostles. Together they symbolize the New Covenant between God and all people. The Presbyterian Church is really about people. To all Presbyterians their faith means:
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