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List of Presbyterian and Reformed denominations in Australia

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A number of Presbyterian and Reformed denominations exist in Australia.

List

Active

Name Number of congregations Bible translation Singing Distinctives
Evangelical Presbyterian Church 4 [1] Denies free offer of the gospel [2]
Free Presbyterian Church (Ulster) 4 [3] KJV only [4]
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland 2 [5] KJV only [6] Exclusive psalmody [7]
Presbyterian Church of Australia 546 [8]
Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia 16 [9] Exclusive psalmody [10]
Presbyterian Reformed Church 8 [11]
Reformed Presbyterian Church 3 [12] Exclusive psalmody [13]
Southern Presbyterian Church 2 [14] KJV only [15] Exclusive psalmody [16]
Westminster Presbyterian Church 15 [17]
Australian Free Church 2 [18] KJV only [19] Exclusive psalmody [20]
Christian Reformed Churches 60 [21]
Free Reformed Churches 16 [22]
Hungarian Reformed Church 2

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