BCO 27.5

Book of Church Order (PCA)

27.5. 26-5

26-5. Full organic union and consolidation of the Presbyterian Church in America with any other ecclesiastical body can be effected only in the following manner: 1. The approval of the proposed union by three-fourths (3/4) of those present and voting in the General Assembly and its recommendation to the Presbyteries. 2. The advice and consent of three-fourths (3/4) of the Presbyteries. 3. The approval and consummation by a subsequent General Assembly by three-fourths (3/4) vote of those present and voting. This paragraph (BCO 26-5) can be amended only by the same method prescribed for the amendment of the Confession of Faith and Catechisms of the church.

For discussion

  1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?