Marriage is a gift god has given to all humankind for the wellbeing of the entire human family. In this book of order 1 shall and is to beare to be signify practice that is mandated. Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man. Effective june 2015, the amendment to the book of order updates the description of marriage as a unique commitment between two people. It incorporates seven constitutional amendments approved by the presbyterian church u. The book of order, part ii of the constitution of the presbyterian church u. The book of confessions, containing historical statements of what we as a. The new book of order 20152017 is now available for ordering. The book of order only provides one reference to treasurers. It incorporates seven constitutional amendments approved by the. The book of order 20172019 is part ii of the constitution of the presbyterian church u. At its meeting on tuesday, march 17, 2015, palisades presbytery became the 86th presbytery to approve an amendment to the pcusa s book of order. Part one is the book of confessions, and part two, the book of order, consisting of the foundations of presbyterian polity, form of government, directory for worship, and rules of discipline. Book of order 20192021, large print advanced search.
Constitution of the presbyterian church paperback july 10, 20. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book of order contains the foundations of presbyterian polity, the form of. The new book of order 2015 2017 is now available for ordering.
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