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 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 | 17 [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
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