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 Church4 Denies free offer of the gospel
Free Presbyterian Church (Ulster)4 KJV only
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland2 KJV only Exclusive psalmody
Presbyterian Church of Australia546
Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia16 Exclusive psalmody
Presbyterian Reformed Church8
Reformed Presbyterian Church3 Exclusive psalmody
Southern Presbyterian Church2 KJV only Exclusive psalmody
Westminster Presbyterian Church15
Australian Free Church2 KJV only Exclusive psalmody
Christian Reformed Churches60
Free Reformed Churches17
Hungarian Reformed Church2

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

Timeline showing the various Presbyterian denominations in Australia

References

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