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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church | 4 | KJV only | Exclusive psalmody | The EPC was formed in Tasmania in 1961 by members who left other non-reformed denominations. Various Schisms. Denies free offer of the gospel. |
| Free Presbyterian Church (Ulster) | 4 | KJV only | Independent churches approached and joined the Ulster FPC in the 1970s. | |
| Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland | 2 | KJV only | Exclusive psalmody | Two churches created from Scottish preachers in the 1970s. |
| Presbyterian Church of Australia | 546 | In 1977, two-thirds of the PCA amalgamated with other denominations to form the Uniting Church in Australia. The current iteration of the PCA is made up of the one-third of 1977 churches that did not join. | ||
| Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia | 16 | Exclusive psalmody | The PCEA formed as a result of the Disruption of 1843 in Scotland. | |
| Presbyterian Reformed Church | 8 | Originally PCA. Broke away in 1967 over theological liberalism. | ||
| Reformed Presbyterian Church | 3 | Exclusive psalmody | Formed in the 19th century from migrant Scottish Covenanters. | |
| Southern Presbyterian Church | 2 | KJV only | Exclusive psalmody | Originally EPC. Broke away in 1986. |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | 15 | Began in 1970 with support from US Presbyterian missionaries. | ||
| Australian Free Church | 2 | KJV only | Exclusive psalmody | Origially PCEA. Broke away in 1979 over King James Bible. |
| Christian Reformed Churches | 60 | Formed by Dutch migrants to Australia in 1951 who were associated with the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands. | ||
| Free Reformed Churches | 17 | Formed by Dutch migrants to Australia in 1951 who were associated with the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated). | ||
| Hungarian Reformed Church | 2 | Formed by Hungarian migrants to Australia in the post-war period. | ||
| Reformation Presbyterian Church | 4 | Masoretic Text and Textus Receptus | Exclusive Psalmody | Formed in 2010 |
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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