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Constitutional Musings: Note 1 - Dissolution of a Congregation

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December 1996

One of the painful responsibilities of a presbytery is the closure of a congregation. We are often asked for advice on the subject and offer the following as our best outline on the issues and responsibilities.

I. We believe that it is normally best for a presbytery to create an Administrative Commission to aid with the process. We suggest this approach since many of the legal consequences and processes will require action by the presbytery and we believe it best for all if the same group can stay with the process from beginning to end.
 

Published Date
Nov 14, 2024