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41.2

40-2

… Whether they have been wise, equitable and suited to promote the welfare of the Church; 4. Whether the lawful injunctions of the higher court have been obeyed.

42.5

41-5

… that every court should discharge the duty assigned it under the law of the Church. A higher court is not required to accede to the request of the lower, …

44.5

43-5

… complaint, or he may obtain the assistance of a communing member of the Presbyterian Church in America, who is in good standing, in presenting his complaint.

46.3

46-3

46-3. Members of one church dismissed to join another shall be held to be under the jurisdiction of the …

47.3

47-3

… single to His glory. Public worship has as its aim the building of Christ’s Church by the perfecting of the saints and the addition to its membership of such …

47.4

47-4

… they can come unto God, when they honor Christ as the head of the Church, who rules over public worship, and when their worship is an expression of their …

47.6

47-6

… worship but, in the interest of life and power in worship, has given His Church a large measure of liberty in this matter. It may not be forgotten, however, …

47.7

47-7

… favoritism may be shown to any who attend. Nor may any member of the church presume to exalt himself above others as though he were more spiritual, but each …

48.2

48-2

… the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. For this reason the Church of the new dispensation has from the time of the apostles kept holy the …

49.3

49-3

49-3. Let the people upon entering the church take their seats in a decent and reverent manner, and engage in a silent …

51.3

51-3

51-3. It is recommended that Psalms be sung along with the hymns of the Church, but that caution be observed in the selection of hymns, that they be true …

53.6

53-6

53-6. No person should be invited to preach in any of the churches under our care without the consent of the Session.

54.1

54-1

… of our income and other offerings to the work of the Lord through the Church of Jesus Christ, thus worshipping the Lord with our possessions; and that the remainder …

57.3

57-3

57-3. When unbaptized persons apply for admission into the Church, they shall, ordinarily, after giving satisfaction with respect to their knowledge and piety, make …

57.4

57-4

… all cases, there should be a clear recognition of their previous relation to the church as baptized members.

57.6

57-6

57-6. Persons received from other churches by letters of dismissal as well as those being received by reaffirmation of faith …

58.4

58-4

… who profess the true religion, and are communicants in good standing in any evangelical church, to participate in the ordinance; or may invite those who have been approved by …

58.8

58-8

58-8. As past custom has been found in many parts of the Presbyterian Church, our congregations are urged to have a service of spiritual preparation for the Lord’s …

59.1

59-1

59-1. Marriage is a divine institution though not a sacrament, nor peculiar to the Church of Christ. It is proper that every commonwealth, for the good of society, make …

59.3

59-3

… Cor. 7:2), in accordance with the Word of God. Therefore, ministers in the Presbyterian Church in America who solemnize marriages shall only solemnize marriages between one man and one …

59.6

59-6

… not transgress the laws of God as interpreted by the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in America; and that they may not destroy the peace and comfort of families, …

60.1

60-1

… their recovery. Moreover, when persons are sick, their minister, or some officer of the church, should be notified, that the minister, officers and members may unite their prayers in …

62.2

62-2

… congregations under the care of a Presbytery; or by all the congregations of our Church.

62.3

62-3

… when it is proper to observe a private fast or thanksgiving; and to the church Sessions to determine for particular congregations; and to the Presbyteries, to determine for larger …

13.4

12-4

12-4. Associate or assistant pastors may substitute for the pastor as moderator of the Session at the discretion of the pastor and Session.