Presbyterian Church

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1. A Protestant denomination based on the doctrines of John Calvin and governed by elders (presbyteros is the Greek word for “elder”). The Presbyterian Church was founded in Scotland, where it is the established church (see also established church), supported by the government.

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The Presbyterian Church is strong in Northern Ireland, Canada, the United States, and other places where people of Scottish descent are found.

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A recent report by the Presbyterian Church in America reaffirms a proposition that American Presbyterians have believed since 1788: that freedom of religion and assembly are crucial for Christian endeavor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The other stockholder proposal focused on human rights, filed by the Presbyterian Church of the U.S., received support from just over 8% of votes.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Rev. David Black leads the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago in Hyde Park, a congregation that describes itself as “progressive” with “traditional theology,” and also as multigenerational, multiracial, multiethnic and multicultural.

From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026

On Tuesday, she’ll discuss her work at a Vroman’s Bookstore event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church with Danzy Senna, acclaimed author of “Colored Television” and other novels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026

One Sunday in 1967, after services at Carver Presbyterian Church, Katherine Johnson spied a new face in the crowd, a young woman who had come to the church with her husband and two young daughters.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly