Pc(usa) News

PC USA Troubles - News Stories - newest to oldest

#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
1First PC
Corinth, MS
Daily JournalFeb 16, 2008 Corinth First Presbyterian dismissed from PCUSA
2Covenant PC
Fort Myers, FL
News PressFeb 15, 2008Covenant Presbyterian congregation splits up; Member calls it a 'divorce;' church elder says it'll be an amicable one
3Covenant PC
Omaha, NE
Layman OnlineFeb 13, 2008In growing trend, another congregation reaches settlement with presbytery over property, denominational affiliation
4Covenant PC
Fort Myers, FL
Layman OnlineFeb 12, 2008Division of 'great congregation' saddens official ahead of Thursday meeting on dismissal request; Pastor to ask that 'will of the majority' be honored
5Fair Oaks EPC
Fair Oaks, CA
sacbeeFeb 10, 2008Breakaway churches face a new battle
6Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Penn LiveFeb 08, 2008Church nearing deal on property with Pittsburgh Presbytery
7First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 07, 2008Agreement lets church leave PCUSA with property for EPC; Presbytery to get $150,000; lawsuit to be dismissed
8Covenant PC
Fort Myers, FL
News-PressFeb 06, 2008Church fate to be decided Feb. 14
9Covenant PC
Fort Myers, FL
News-PressFeb 03, 2008Fort Myers church requests affiliation switch.
10Covenant PC
Fort Myers, FL
News-PressFeb 02, 2008Fort Myers church to decide its affiliation
11Sierra PC
Nevada City, CA
Layman OnlineFeb 01, 2008Third Sacramento-area church seeks to leave the PCUSA with its property for the EPC
12Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
KC Community NewsJan 30, 2008After Splitting from Paola's First Presbyterian, Members Unite for Worship, New Affiliation
13Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Post GazetteJan 21, 2008Church splits off after tiff in court
14Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Pittsburg LiveJan 21, 2008Memorial Park Presbyterians bolt
15Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Layman OnlineJan 11, 2008Key points of Memorial Park Church's property ownership lawsuit against Pittsburgh Presbytery
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
16Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Layman OnlineJan 11, 2008Memorial Park Church files property ownership lawsuit, schedules vote to disaffiliate from PCUSA
17Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteJan 05, 2008Church goes to court in bid to switch its affiliation
18Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Church LeterJan 03, 2008Status of Dismissial
19Grace Chapel PC
Madison, MS
Layman OnlineJan 02, 2008Federal judge sends congregation's motion for temporary restraining order back to state court
20Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Layman OnlineDec 28, 2007Paola High School graduate to preach at Paola church on Sunday
21Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Layman OnlineDec 26, 2007Presbytery defrocks suspended pastor of Kansas church that voted to leave PCUSA
22Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Blog: Reformed PastorDec 26, 2007Ringing Down the Curtain on Paola
23Faith PC
Quincy, IL
KHQADec 24, 2007Quincy church changes name
24Grace Chapel PC
Madison, MS
Layman OnlineDec 21, 2007Federal Judge Ruling on TRO (PDF)
25St Pauls PC
Somerset, PA
Tribune-DemocratDec 19, 2007Local church to split from national group
26St Pauls PC
Somerset, PA
Daily AmericanDec 19, 2007Congregation looks to split from church
27Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Layman OnlineDec 14, 2007Merry Christmas in Heartland Presbytery
28Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Layman OnlineDec 14, 2007Meeting next week focuses on fate of pastor of Kansas church that voted to leave PCUSA
29Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Evergreen EventsDec 14, 2007Lighthouse Presbyterian churches meets at 15 West Wea Street
30First PC
Roseville, CA
Layman OnlineDec 12, 2007Two churches leaving with properties, presbytery to get cash gifts; ownership lawsuits to be settled
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
31Fair Oaks EPC
Fair Oaks, CA
Layman OnlineDec 12, 2007Two churches leaving with properties, presbytery to get cash gifts; ownership lawsuits to be settled
32Heritage PC
Houston, TX
Layman OnlineDec 11, 2007Administrative commission considered for church that voted to request dismissal from PCUSA
33Timberridge PC
McDonough, GA
Layman OnlineDec 10, 2007Details of church's property ownership case against presbytery
34Timberridge PC
McDonough, GA
Layman OnlineNov 30, 2007Congregation votes to immediately disaffiliate from PCUSA; administrative commission appointed.
35Timberridge PC
McDonough, GA
Reformed Pastor BlogNov 30, 2007Timberridge Disaffiliates
36Timberridge PC
McDonough, GA
Layman OnlineNov 27, 2007Presbytery may investigate minister over church property case, including attendance at any New Wineskins 'events or conferences'
37Timberridge PC
McDonough, GA
PresbyteryNov 27, 2007COM report on Timberridge Lawsuit and AC
38Bay EPC
Bay Village, OH
Layman OnlineNov 21, 2007Presbytery's largest church votes to leave PCUSA for New Wineskins/EPC Presbytery
39Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
KC Community NewsNov 21, 2007Presbyterian churches look to future after congregational split
40Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Quincy Herald WhigNov 17, 2007Fund Drive Complete - Name Changed
41Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Quincy Herald WhigNov 17, 2007Quincy church reaches deal to split with main Presbyterian denomination
42Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Miami County WeekendNov 16, 2007Newspaper: New Presbyterian church organized
43Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Layman OnlineNov 16, 2007Pastor suspended, session replaced at Kansas church that voted to leave PCUSA
44Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Reformed Pastor BlogNov 13, 2007Update on First Presbyterian, Paola, Kansas
45Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Presbytery of the HeartlandNov 11, 2007AC Report to Presbytery (PDF)
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
46Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Classical Presbyterian BlogNov 10, 2007Grab and Hold
47Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Classical Presbyterian BlogNov 09, 2007Praying for the victims of HeartlessLand Presbytery.
48Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
KC Community NewsNov 09, 2007Leaders of Paola church asked to resign from session
49Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Classical Presbyterian BlogNov 06, 2007A Tale of Two Kinds of Presbyteries
50Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Blog Classical PrebyterianNov 06, 2007A Tale of Two Kinds of Presbyteries
51Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
KC Community NewsNov 04, 2007Heartland Presbytery denies dismissal request from First Presbyterian Church
52New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Exterprise JourmalNov 03, 2007Gov. Winter to speak at J.J. White unity service
53Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
KC Community NewsNov 02, 2007Conflict continues at Paola church
54Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineNov 02, 2007Property ownership lawsuit authorized against Montreat EPC congregation
55First PC
Marion, NC
Layman OnlineOct 29, 2007Administrative commission gets original jurisdiction over church that filed property suit
56First PC
Waynesville, NC
Layman OnlineOct 29, 2007Administrative commission gets original jurisdiction over church that narrowly voted to stay in PCUSA
57First PC
Baton Rouge, LA
Layman OnlineOct 29, 2007Largest congregation in Presbytery of South Louisiana votes 422-60 to leave the PCUSA
58Hudson PC
Hudson, OH
Ohio NewspaperOct 28, 2007Ruling favors church dissidents
59Hudson PC
Hudson, OH
PresbyteryOct 28, 2007Presby Letter: Response to Court Ruling
60First PC
Baton Rouge, LA
2 The AdvocateOct 28, 2007Church leaves national group; First Presbyterian seeks realignment
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
61Fair Oaks EPC
Fair Oaks, CA
Layman OnlineOct 22, 2007Two large Sacramento Presbytery churches request dismissal to EPC
62First PC
Roseville, CA
Layman OnlineOct 22, 2007Two large Sacramento Presbytery churches request dismissal to EPC
63Fair Oaks EPC
Fair Oaks, CA
Layman OnlineOct 22, 2007Lawsuit paper(PDF)
64First PC
Hendersonville, NC
Church WebsiteOct 22, 2007Letter to the Churches of Western North Carolina
65First PC
Roseville, CA
Layman OnlineOct 22, 2007Lawsuit PDF
66Beverly Heights Church
Mount Lebanon, PA
Post-GazetteOct 19, 2007Church in Mt. Lebanon dismissed from local presbytery
67Beverly Heights Church
Mount Lebanon, PA
CBS 3Oct 18, 2007Mount Lebanon church allowed to leave Pittsburgh Presbytery
68Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineOct 17, 2007Montreate Pastor's Letter
69Fair Oaks EPC
Fair Oaks, CA
Layman OnlineOct 11, 2007Questions and Answers
70Londonderry PC
Londonderry, NH
Union LeaderOct 11, 2007Locked out, church faithful ponder their future
71Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
KC Community NewsOct 11, 2007Paola church joins exodus of congregations across the country seeking to realign with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church
72Faith PC
Brownsville, TX
Layman OnlineOct 11, 2007Faith Motion PDF
73Londonderry PC
Londonderry, NH
Layman OnlineOct 08, 2007New Hampshire congregation votes to leave PCUSA, join New Wineskins EPC Presbytery
74Covenant PC
Omaha, NE
Omaha World-HeraldOct 05, 2007Covenant's departure approved
75Gashland PC
Kansas City, MO
Layman OnlineOct 01, 2007Third church in Heartland Presbytery seeks to leave PCUSA, join EPC
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
76First PC
Baton Rouge, LA
Layman OnlineSep 28, 2007Largest congregation in Presbytery of South Louisiana schedules vote to disaffiliate from PCUSA, join EPC
77? EPC
Waynesville, NC
Layman OnlineSep 24, 2007Church in western North Carolina narrowly votes to stay in PCUSA
78First PC
Waynesville, NC
Layman OnlineSep 24, 2007Church in western North Carolina narrowly votes to stay in PCUSA
79Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Pilot-TribuneSep 22, 2007Stalemate reached in church dispute
80St Pauls PC
Somerset, PA
Tribune-DemocratSep 22, 2007Church merger would be unique
81Hillsdale PC
Hillsdale, KS
Layman OnlineSep 20, 2007Heartland Presbytery panel refuses dismissal request from congregation that voted to leave PCUSA, another that sought to join New Wineskins
82Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Layman OnlineSep 20, 2007Heartland Presbytery panel refuses dismissal request from congregation that voted to leave PCUSA, another that sought to join New Wineskins
83Middle Sandy EPC
Homeworth, OH
Layman OnlineSep 20, 2007Presbytery lets Ohio congregation go to EPC with its property
84Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Pilot TribuneSep 20, 2007Can fate of Linn Grove church be resolved before it goes to a courtroom?
85St Pauls PC
Somerset, PA
Blog: Reformed PastorSep 19, 2007Variation on a Theme
86St Pauls PC
Somerset, PA
Tribune-DemocratSep 18, 2007Somerset churches mull denominational split
87Northeast PC
Saint Petersburg, FL
SP TimesSep 17, 2007Church heals from emotional split
88Murphy PC
Murphy, NC
Cherokee SentinelSep 17, 2007Murphy Presbyterian Church joins new denomination
89Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Blog-CoreyRowleySep 11, 2007Band Blog
90Beverly Heights Church
Mount Lebanon, PA
Post-GazetteSep 07, 2007Presbytery officials split over church's property
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
91First PC
Thibodaux, LA
Layman OnlineAug 31, 2007Two churches sue to be declared owners of their properties
92First PC
Thibodaux, LA
Bayou Christian BlogAug 31, 2007Essentials Interrupted
93Woodland PC
New Orleans, LA
Layman OnlineAug 31, 2007Two churches sue to be declared owners of their properties
94Grace Chapel PC
Madison, MS
Layman OnlineAug 29, 2007First group of churches to formally receive membership in New Wineskins/EPC Transitional Presbytery listed
95Olivet EPC
Evansville, IN
Layman OnlineAug 21, 2007EPC no longer defendant in suit pitting presbytery, synod against Indiana church
96First PC
Marion, NC
Layman OnlineAug 10, 2007Administrative commission to review Marion church that is suing presbytery
97Middle Sandy EPC
Homeworth, OH
New Wineskins BlogAug 09, 2007A Response About the Trust Clause in the Book of Order
98Faith PC
Quincy, IL
KHQA 7 OnlineAug 07, 2007Quincy church faces moral dilemma
99Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Layman OnlineAug 07, 2007Quincy, Ill., church leaves PCUSA for EPC; court showdown over its property looms
100Murphy PC
Murphy, NC
Layman OnlineAug 03, 2007Small congregation dismissed to EPC with property in exchange for $10,000 payment to presbytery
101Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Herald-WhigAug 01, 2007Pastor calls main body's reaction to congregation's split 'extreme'
102First PC
Thibodaux, LA
FPC ThibodauxAug 01, 2007Trustees Suit for Property
103Hope PC
Rogue River, OR
Layman OnlineJul 24, 2007Small Oregon church talking with Cascades Presbytery about request to leave PCUSA
104Olivet EPC
Evansville, IN
Layman OnlineJul 20, 2007'They did the same thing with the constitution that they had done 10 or 12 years ago with Scripture'
105Olivet EPC
Evansville, IN
Layman OnlineJul 20, 2007Indiana church that was dismissed from PCUSA sued over property
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
106North Benton PC
North Benton, OH
Layman OnlineJul 17, 2007General Presbyter Letters: May 31, 2007
107First PC
Marion, NC
Layman OnlineJul 17, 2007North Carolina church granted TRO, preventing presbytery from seizing its property and assets
108First PC
Marion, NC
Layman OnlineJul 17, 2007Temporaty Restraining Order PDF
109North Benton PC
North Benton, OH
Layman OnlineJul 17, 2007General Presbyter Letters: Jun 25, 2007
110New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Exterprise JourmalJul 17, 2007New church to hold services: Presbyterian congregation gathers for worship Sunday
111North Benton PC
North Benton, OH
Layman OnlineJul 17, 2007General Presbyter Letters: A Call to Truth Telling - 11/14/06
112North Benton PC
North Benton, OH
Layman OnlineJul 11, 2007North Benton congregation votes to seek dismissal from PCUSA, join EPC-New Wineskins Presbytery
113Olivet EPC
Evansville, IN
Courier PressJul 06, 2007Presbytery files lawsuit in church property dispute
114Upper Octorara PC
Parkesburg, PA
Layman OnlineJun 29, 2007Three southeast Pennsylvania churches vote to immediately disaffiliate from the PCUSA
115Great Valley PC
Malvern, PA
Layman OnlineJun 29, 2007Three southeast Pennsylvania churches vote to immediately disaffiliate from the PCUSA
116Forks of the Brandywine PC
Glenmoore, PA
Layman OnlineJun 29, 2007Three southeast Pennsylvania churches vote to immediately disaffiliate from the PCUSA
117Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Herald-WhigJun 27, 2007Church votes to change its affiliation
118Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Layman OnlineJun 27, 200775 percent of Quincy, Ill., congregation votes to seek dismissal from PCUSA
119Kishwaukee Community PC
Stillman Valley, IL
Layman OnlineJun 27, 2007Stillman Valley, Ill., congregation votes to request dismissal from PCUSA, pursue EPC membership
120Kishwaukee Community PC
Stillman Valley, IL
Layman OnlineJun 22, 2007Second Illinois church plans congregational vote Jun 24 on seeking dismissal from the PCUSA
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
121Faith PC
Brownsville, TX
Layman OnlineJun 22, 2007Small, pastor-less Texas congregation to pay hefty price for freedom from denomination
122Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Layman OnlineJun 20, 2007Illinois church schedules congregational vote Jun 24 on seeking dismissal from PCUSA
123Faith PC
Quincy, IL
Herald-WhigJun 19, 2007Church looks to change denomination
124Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Layman OnlineJun 15, 2007Heartland Presbytery proposal targets congregations thinking about leaving PCUSA
125Hillsdale PC
Hillsdale, KS
Layman OnlineJun 15, 2007Heartland Presbytery proposal targets congregations thinking about leaving PCUSA
126Hillsdale PC
Hillsdale, KS
Clasical Presbyterain blogJun 12, 2007Heartland Presbytery Proposes Playing Hardball
127Lighthouse PC
Paola, KS
Classical Presbyterian BlogJun 12, 2007Heartland Presbytery Proposes Playing Hardball
128Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineJun 11, 2007Lawsuit settlement lets church leave PCUSA with property - for $250,000
129Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineJun 11, 2007Church property case goes back to October 2005
130First PC
Baton Rouge, LA
2 The AdvocateJun 11, 2007First Presbyterian, others view changing affiliation
131Faith PC
Brownsville, TX
Blog Classical PresbyterianJun 09, 2007Faith Presbyterian Update: Post Meeting
132Faith PC
Brownsville, TX
Blog Classical PresbyterianJun 08, 2007A Congregation at the Mercy of Their Presbytery: A Call for Prayer
133Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Layman OnlineJun 07, 2007Presbytery had implored congregation not to seek dismissal from the PCUSA
134Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Layman OnlineJun 04, 2007Largest congregation in Pittsburgh Presbytery votes overwhelmingly to leave PCUSA, join EPC
135Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Post GazetteJun 04, 2007Presbytery's largest church votes to separate
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
136Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Pittsburg LiveJun 03, 2007McCandless congregation to leave Presbyterian body
137Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Church Press ReleaseJun 03, 2007Church Votes to Request Dismissal to EPC
138Hudson PC
Hudson, OH
Layman OnlineMay 30, 2007Ohio attorney general's office joins lawsuit, says 'PCUSA-style church' must be provided
139Cornerstone Bible Church
Saint Petersburg, FL
SP TimesMay 17, 2007Church's state of separation
140Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Washington BladeMay 11, 2007Presbyterian Church faces departure of some members
141French Camp PC
French Camp, MS
Layman OnlineMay 10, 2007Presbytery's vote not to affirm marriage overture was turning point toward leaving the PCUSA
142French Camp PC
French Camp, MS
Layman OnlineMay 04, 2007Congregation dismissed to ARP Church with property in exchange for $30,000 gift
143Memorial Park Church
Allison Park, PA
Post GazetteMay 02, 2007McCandless church may exit Pittsburgh Presbytery
144First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineApr 30, 2007Presbytery readies commission, funding in fight over property, which moves to chancery court
145Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineApr 26, 2007Presbytery dismisses congregation to EPC and creates 'continuing' PCUSA church; property issue unresolved
146Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineApr 25, 2007Citizen 07Apr25
147Beverly Heights Church
Mount Lebanon, PA
Post-GazetteApr 23, 2007Local church votes to leave denomination
148Beverly Heights Church
Mount Lebanon, PA
Post-GazetteApr 20, 2007Church in crisis: Stay or leave? Beverly Heights Presbyterian is first voting on separation
149Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineApr 20, 2007Administrative commission claims jurisdiction of church, but pastor says nothing has changed
150First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineApr 17, 2007Presbytery tries to move case again; church seeks summary judgment
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
151Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineApr 16, 2007Task force recommends partitioning congregation, taking over governance of church and property
152Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineApr 16, 2007Special Task Force for Montreat's recommended decision to presbytery
153Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineApr 16, 2007Minister claims allowing church to leave tantamount to declaring PCUSA 'apostate'
154Covenant PC
Omaha, NE
Omaha World-HeraldApr 14, 2007Split with main Presbyterian body sets up court fight
155Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Montreat Conference CenterApr 12, 2007Press Release pdf
156Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Layman OnlineApr 05, 2007Court can't decide disaffiliation on presbytery's behalf, attorney argues
157Signal Mountain EPC
Signal Mountain, TN
Layman OnlineMar 31, 2007Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church dismissed to EPC with all its property
158Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineMar 30, 2007Six-month 'season of prayer, study and dialogue' sought over church's request to leave the PCUSA
159Cornerstone Bible Church
Saint Petersburg, FL
Layman OnlineMar 26, 2007Longtime pastor leaves denomination to start church that will affiliate with EPC
160Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineMar 16, 2007Alabama church suing for property ownership votes to leave PCUSA, affiliate with EPC
161Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineMar 16, 2007Steering committee aims to keep PCUSA congregation
162Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Alabama OnlineMar 09, 200707Mar09
163Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineMar 08, 2007Kirk of the Hills 'in schism,' administrative commission says
164First PC
Vicksburg, MS
Layman OnlineMar 08, 2007Churches own their properties, final declaratory judgments state
165First PC
Pascagoula, MS
Layman OnlineMar 08, 2007Churches own their properties, final declaratory judgments state
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
166Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Layman OnlineMar 07, 2007Iowa presbytery sues Riverside church, pastor, clerk of session
167Middle Sandy EPC
Homeworth, OH
Layman OnlineMar 06, 2007Ohio congregation votes to leave PCUSA and affiliate with Evangelical Presbyterian Church
168Covenant PC
Omaha, NE
Layman OnlineMar 02, 2007Omaha congregation votes to leave PCUSA and align with Evangelical Presbyterian Church
169Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineMar 02, 2007Huntsville property ownership case goes to federal court - briefly
170Covenant PC
Omaha, NE
Covenant PC OmahaMar 01, 2007Covent: Why?
171Covenant PC
Omaha, NE
Omaha World-HeraldMar 01, 2007Church to switch national affiliation
172New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Layman OnlineMar 01, 2007Mississippi Presbytery approves end to church property ownership cases
173First PC
Vicksburg, MS
Layman OnlineMar 01, 2007Mississippi Presbytery approves end to church property ownership cases
174First PC
Pascagoula, MS
Layman OnlineMar 01, 2007Mississippi Presbytery approves end to church property ownership cases
175New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 26, 2007Layman - Final Judgment PDF
176Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Alabama OnlineFeb 23, 200707Feb23
177First PC
Baton Rouge, LA
Layman OnlineFeb 23, 2007Baton Rouge judgment conflicts with Book of Order, panel finds
178First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 22, 2007Case back in state court; Presbytery's tactics rebuked
179First PC
Corinth, MS
Daily JournalFeb 20, 2007Corinth Presbyterian wants property as it leaves the fold
180First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 20, 2007St. Andrew presbyter complains about temporary restraining order
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
181First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 19, 2007Corinth church case moves to federal court
182Faith PC
Brownsville, TX
Layman OnlineFeb 15, 2007Exit Letter PDF
183First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 14, 2007Judge schedules court hearing in Corinth church's property case
184New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 07, 2007Synod to review Mississippi church property ownership issues
185First PC
Vicksburg, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 07, 2007Synod to review Mississippi church property ownership issues
186First PC
Pascagoula, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 07, 2007Synod to review Mississippi church property ownership issues
187First PC
Corinth, MS
Daily JournalFeb 06, 2007Historic Corinth church begins process to leave denomination
188First PC
Pascagoula, MS
Layman OnlineFeb 05, 2007Pascagoula petition for TRO PDF
189Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineFeb 01, 2007Summary judgment sought in Kirk of the Hills case
190Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineJan 31, 2007Court asked to declare Huntsville church, not PCUSA, owns its property
191Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineJan 31, 2007Questions & Answers
192French Camp PC
French Camp, MS
Layman OnlineJan 30, 2007Small congregation in Mississippi asks presbytery to 'graciously' release it from PCUSA with property
193Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineJan 29, 2007Letter to members to Central Presbyterian Church
194Signal Mountain EPC
Signal Mountain, TN
Time Free PressJan 29, 2007Signal Mountain Presbyterian seeks to join congregation with stricter view of Scripture.
195First PC
Corinth, MS
Layman OnlineJan 26, 2007COM warns minister whose congregation plans to leave PCUSA, orders property legal work begun
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
196Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineJan 22, 2007Church in Montreat votes to leave the PCUSA
197First PC
Vicksburg, MS
Layman OnlineJan 19, 2007Injunction issued in Mississippi church property case; attorney hopes to resolve ownership issue next month
198Fair Oaks EPC
Fair Oaks, CA
Layman Online - LettersJan 11, 2007Synod PJC delays presbytery decision to let congregation leave PCUSA
199New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Layman OnlineJan 11, 2007Mississippi property case may be resolved at the presbytery level
200Heritage PC
Houston, TX
Houston BeliefJan 11, 2007Heritage Presbyterian to join EPC Former denomination too liberal in biblical interpretation, church decides.
201First PC
Vicksburg, MS
Layman OnlineJan 10, 2007Second church in Mississippi files court action over property
202Londonderry PC
Londonderry, NH
Derry NewsJan 08, 2007Judge rules against Presbyterian dissenters Ruling is only first round; court battle expected to be lengthy
203First PC
Marion, NC
Constitutional PresbyteriansJan 01, 2007Request for Donations by First Presbyterian Church of Marion
204Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Pittsburgh LiveJan 01, 2007Peters Creek church ownership disputed
205Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineDec 27, 2006Counterclaim against Kirk claims its leaders 'schemed'
206Highland Park PC
Dallas, TX
Dallas Morning NewsDec 18, 2006Highland Park Presbyterian fights church over gay pastors
207New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Layman OnlineDec 18, 2006Petition in Miss. case eyes threat from PCUSA
208New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Layman OnlineDec 15, 2006Mississippi congregation wins first civil court ruling in property case
209First EPC
Cedar Grove, WI
EPCDec 10, 2006EPC News Dec 10, 2006
210Highland Park PC
Dallas, TX
Layman OnlineDec 04, 2006Highland Park halts gifts to higher governing bodies
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
211Riverside EPC
Sartell, MN
Layman OnlineDec 03, 2006EPC News Dec 3, 2006
212New Covenant PC
McComb, MS
Layman OnlineDec 01, 2006Mississippi Presbytery votes against enforcing property clause
213First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineNov 30, 2006Tentative summary judgment favors minority in Calif. church
214Highland Park PC
Dallas, TX
Church WebsiteNov 27, 2006Session Task Force to Study PC(USA)/Grace Presbytery Funding
215Windsor PC
Des Moines, IA
Presbytery Des MoinesNov 14, 2006Presbytery minutes - AC
216Highland Park PC
Dallas, TX
Presbytery WebsiteNov 13, 2006Presbytery disapprove the Standards Resolution 76-175-5
217Windsor PC
Des Moines, IA
Layman OnlineNov 07, 2006Congregation votes 72-25 to leave PCUSA
218Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Pittsburgh LiveNov 05, 2006Peters church votes to leave fold
219Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Post GazetteNov 05, 2006Peters church votes to leave presbytery
220Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Post GazetteNov 01, 2006Peters Creek church may vote to leave Presbytery
221Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineOct 27, 2006Judge denies presbytery's motion to halt civil case over Kirk property, assets
222Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineOct 23, 2006Montreat session delays vote on dismissal proposal
223Heritage PC
Houston, TX
BlogOct 23, 2006Quotidian Grace Blog
224First PC
Hendersonville, TN
Website HistoryOct 22, 2006whitepaper
225Hudson PC
Hudson, OH
Ohio NewspaperOct 20, 2006Moving on in Split
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226Stow PC
Stow, OH
Ohio NewspaperOct 20, 2006Moving on in Split
227Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineOct 14, 2006Judge's ruling expected Thursday in Kirk of the Hills-presbytery case
228Stow PC
Stow, OH
Layman OnlineOct 12, 2006Stow Presbyterian Church votes to leave the PCUSA
229Hudson PC
Hudson, OH
Layman OnlineOct 10, 2006Ohio church wins first round of legal dispute with 'hierarchical' PCUSA
230Grace Chapel PC
Madison, MS
GraceBlogOct 01, 2006Pastor's Blog
231Grace Chapel PC
Madison, MS
PresbyteryOct 01, 2006Denied/Vacant/AC: Presbytery Minutes
232Montreat PC
Montreat, NC
Layman OnlineSep 22, 2006Montreat church schedules meetings to decide if it should leave the PCUSA
233Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineSep 18, 2006Presbytery motion says Kirk must submit to PCUSA hierarchy
234First PC
Baton Rouge, LA
Layman OnlineSep 15, 2006Judge bars presbytery from taking any action against property, leaders of First Baton Rouge
235Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Church CentralSep 13, 2006Controversial church vote swells worship attendance
236Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Post GazetteSep 13, 2006Presbytery agrees to Peters church departure
237Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Pittsburgh LiveSep 10, 2006Congregation votes to leave Washington Presbytery
238Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Layman OnlineSep 07, 2006Pennsylvania church that filed property ownership lawsuit to vote Sep . 9 on leaving PCUSA for EPC
239First PC
Baton Rouge, LA
Layman OnlineSep 07, 2006Court asked to declare Baton Rouge church, not PCUSA, owns its property
240Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineSep 06, 2006Presbytery lawyer says pastors at the Kirk 'can't take the church's property with them'
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241Riverside EPC
Sartell, MN
Layman OnlineSep 01, 2006Presby sold prop to Church: $320,000
242Hephzibah PC
Bessemer City, NC
Layman OnlineSep 01, 2006Layman Property Edition PDF
243Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineAug 31, 2006Kirk of the Hills members vote overwhelmingly to leave PCUSA
244First EPC
Cedar Grove, WI
Layman OnlineAug 30, 2006Milwaukee Presbytery releases 68-member congregation to EPC
245Christ Community Church
Bartlesville, OK
Church BlogAug 30, 2006blog
246The Church At Ridgebury
Slate Hill, NY
Lawfirm Press ReleaseAug 30, 2006Breakaway congregation prevails in property ruling
247Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Layman OnlineAug 29, 2006Riverside Church votes 83-0 to join the PCA
248Covenant PC
Jackson, MS
PresbyteryAug 27, 2006Presbytery of Mississippi Minutes - Called Meeting
249The Church At Ridgebury
Slate Hill, NY
Layman OnlineAug 24, 2006N.Y. judge rules church separating from PCUSA can keep its property
250Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Layman OnlineAug 22, 2006Presbytery issues gag rule for Iowa church's pastor
251Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineAug 17, 2006Kirk of the Hills session votes to leave the PCUSA
252Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Layman OnlineAug 15, 2006Presbytery sidelines minister, takes reins of Iowa congregation
253Windsor PC
Des Moines, IA
Layman OnlineAug 14, 2006Iowa congregation votes 53-26 to leave denomination
254Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Layman OnlineAug 07, 2006Presbytery calls meeting to take action against church leaving PCUSA
255Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineAug 06, 2006Presbytery trying to muster 'true church' to thwart plans by Kirk of the Hills leaders
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256Serone PC
Artesia, CA
Layman OnlineAug 04, 2006Korean congregation reaches settlement with presbytery in church property case
257Riverside PC
Linn Grove, IA
Layman OnlineAug 04, 2006Citing recent General Assembly actions, small Iowa congregation votes to leave the PCUSA
258The Church At Ridgebury
Slate Hill, NY
Layman OnlineAug 01, 2006Court Ruling PDF
259Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Observer ReporterJul 20, 2006Local Presbytery OKs withdrawal plan for Peters Creek
260First PC
Fresno, CA
ChurchJun 22, 2006Letter from Session
261Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Post GazetteMay 31, 20062 sides will discuss rules for negotiating church split
262Harrisburg PC
Harrisburg, NC
Layman OnlineMay 30, 2006Church members reject presbytery's proposed change in property claim
263Harrisburg PC
Harrisburg, NC
Layman OnlineMay 23, 2006Presbytery wants congregation to cede property authority by changing church's charter
264Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Layman OnlineMay 22, 2006A sermon: 'Here I Am'
265GracePoint
Dubuque, IA
Layman OnlineMay 18, 2006Iowa congregation leaves PCUSA with its property
266Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Layman OnlineMay 14, 2006Pennsylvania church gets temporary injunction against administrative commission while it weighs leaving PCUSA
267Peters Creek PC
Venetia, PA
Post GazetteMay 11, 2006Peters church mulls leaving presbytery - Gets injunction to bar seizure
268Kirk of the Hills EPC
Tulsa, OK
Layman OnlineApr 12, 2006Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery files affidavits on local church property
269Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineApr 04, 2006Meenan doesn't close door to another church body
270Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineApr 04, 2006Presbytery drops charges against ex-Hollywood pastor
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271Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMar 31, 2006Ousted senior minister in Hollywood renounces jurisdiction of PCUSA
272Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMar 09, 2006Specific charges detailed in complaint against pastor
273Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMar 08, 2006Former Hollywood pastors face trial by presbytery court
274Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineJan 30, 2006Hollywood's former senior pastor holds 'no bitterness'
275Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineJan 17, 2006A warning to congregations that believe they are strong
276Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineDec 27, 2005Resigning Hollywood member says administrative commission, presbytery violated Book of Order
277Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineDec 12, 2005Hollywood congregation votes to accept ministers' resignations
278Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineDec 07, 2005Hollywood congregation to vote on ending calls of two ministers
279Riverside EPC
Sartell, MN
Layman OnlineNov 17, 2005Minnesota church wants to leave with its property
280Central PC
Huntsville, AL
Layman OnlineNov 01, 2005Alabama presbytery votes down overture on property
281Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineOct 03, 2005Session of Hollywood church asks pastors to tender resignations
282First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineSep 28, 2005Rhee says he'll provide pastoral help for minority in church split
283Serone PC
Artesia, CA
Layman OnlineSep 16, 2005California court finds 'no express trust' regarding property in favor of PCUSA
284Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineSep 07, 2005Hollywood administrative panel moves toward its final report
285Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineJul 27, 2005Stated clerks void stay in Hollywood case despite Book of Order
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286Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineJul 27, 2005Hollywood's stated clerk resigns in 'political battles'
287First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineJul 25, 2005Brutal language used in disruption of service
288Serone PC
Artesia, CA
Layman OnlineJul 11, 2005California court authorizes depositions of PCUSA officials in property dispute
289First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineJul 11, 2005Moderator regrets his presence fueled Torrance church conflict
290First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineJul 06, 2005Moderator Ufford-Chase, minority group disrupts worship service
291Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineJun 29, 2005Presbytery's stated clerk declares return of pastors 'violation of leave'
292Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineJun 27, 2005Hollywood pastors return to church after midnight runs
293The Church At Ridgebury
Slate Hill, NY
Layman OnlineJun 02, 2005Hudson River takes over congregation that declares independence from PCUSA
294Ecclesia Hollwood
Hollywood, CA
Layman OnlineMay 27, 2005Group starts 'Ecclesia' alternative worship after leaders leave Hollywood Presbyterian
295Ecclesia Hollwood
Hollywood, CA
Layman OnlineMay 25, 2005Alternative worship group picks up the pieces after leaders leave Hollywood Presbyterian
296Faith Community Church
San Diego, CA
Layman OnlineMay 17, 2005In gentle takeover, presbytery commission lets pastor remain
297Ecclesia Hollwood
Hollywood, CA
Layman OnlineMay 16, 2005Worship group leaves Hollywood Presbyterian
298Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMay 13, 2005Presbytery's second vote backs decision to sideline two ministers
299Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMay 12, 2005Hollywood session's complaint wants commission action voided
300First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineMay 05, 2005Rhee says he was never asked to be church's interim pastor
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301Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMay 04, 2005Ministers ordered to leave Hollywood Presbyterian Church
302Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMay 04, 2005Presbytery rejects COM recommendation to oust 2 ministers at Hollywood church
303Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineMay 02, 2005Minister: Hollywood Presbyterian Church won't be the same after presbytery meeting
304First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineApr 28, 2005PCUSA seeks to take over largest Korean congregation, place Syngman Rhee in pulpit
305Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineApr 22, 2005Hollywood elders ask Pacific Presbytery to cancel meeting
306Faith Community Church
San Diego, CA
Layman OnlineApr 22, 2005Congregation to vote Jun 5 on whether to leave PCUSA
307Hollywood PC
Greenville, NC
Layman OnlineApr 21, 2005Elders and members Letter to Pacific Presbytery PDF
308First PC of Torrance(Korean)
Torrance, CA
Layman OnlineApr 21, 2005Largest Korean church in PCUSA files property claim in Calif. court
309Faith Community Church
San Diego, CA
Layman OnlineApr 21, 2005In rare transition, church considers becoming Pentecostal congregation
310The Church At Ridgebury
Slate Hill, NY
Layman OnlineApr 15, 2005N.Y. church leaves with warning to PCUSA and presbytery: Don't try to take over property
311Community Church of Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Layman OnlineApr 12, 2005Nine congregations have voted their way out - and paid dearly
312Serone PC
Artesia, CA
Layman OnlineMar 09, 2005Judge has not issued ruling in California property dispute
313Hephzibah PC
Bessemer City, NC
Layman OnlineFeb 18, 2005Church property dispute runs counter to Beulah land
314First PC
Laredo, TX
Layman OnlineFeb 17, 2005Laredo congregation leaving PCUSA to affiliate with EPC
315The Church At Ridgebury
Slate Hill, NY
Layman OnlineFeb 08, 2005EPC Newsletter Feb 8, 2007
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316Serone PC
Artesia, CA
Layman OnlineFeb 03, 2005Separatist congregation asks for injunction to protect property
317Serone PC
Artesia, CA
Layman OnlineJan 13, 2005Korean congregation leaves PCUSA, seeks to keep property
318Gateway EP
Findlay, Ohio
Layman OnlineAug 19, 2004Ohio congregation booming after property confiscated
319Warsaw EPC
Warsaw, IN
Layman OnlineApr 30, 2004Presbytery allows Indiana church to leave denomination
320First PC
Charleston, MS
Layman OnlineApr 20, 2004Charleston, Miss., church leaves PCUSA to join PCA
321First PC
Bradenton, FL
Layman OnlineDec 22, 2003Three Fla. congregations decide not to pay per capita
322Covenant PC
Fort Myers, FL
Layman OnlineDec 22, 2003Three Fla. congregations decide not to pay per capita
323First PC
Naples, FL
Layman OnlineDec 22, 2003Three Fla. congregations decide not to pay per capita
324First PC
Charleston, MS
Layman OnlineNov 21, 2003Presbytery gives congregation right to vote for renunciation
325First PC
Charleston, MS
Layman OnlineNov 19, 2003Church members' option: renounce PCUSA's rule
326Faith Fellowship
Johnstown, OH
Layman OnlineJul 15, 2003Presbytery's per-capita tactics spawned schism in local church
327Rivermount EPC
Lynchburg, VA
Layman OnlineJul 07, 2003Congregation must pay $1.3 million to leave PCUSA
328Covenant PC
Fort Myers, FL
iPetitionsNov 15, 2002Keep back gates open at Covenant Presbyterian Church
329Circlevilee EPC
Circleville, NY
Layman OnlineJul 03, 2002Circleville Church pays its way out of PCUSA
330Circlevilee EPC
Circleville, NY
Layman OnlineMay 20, 2002N.Y. congregation must pay $112,500 to leave PCUSA
#Church NameSourceDateNews Title
331Circlevilee EPC
Circleville, NY
Layman OnlineApr 19, 2002Panel to present summary report on Circleville church case May 18
332Gateway EP
Findlay, Ohio
Layman OnlineFeb 05, 2002An open letter on the Norcrest Church situation
333Gateway EP
Findlay, Ohio
Layman OnlineFeb 04, 2002Findlay church draws 517 to worship service in exile
334Circlevilee EPC
Circleville, NY
Layman OnlineJan 31, 2002Panel to investigate Circleville church's request to leave the denomination
335Gateway EP
Findlay, Ohio
Layman OnlineJan 24, 2002Presbytery fires Ohio pastor, takes over church property
336Circlevilee EPC
Circleville, NY
Layman OnlineJan 02, 2002Circleville, N.Y., congregation votes to leave denomination
337Circlevilee EPC
Circleville, NY
Layman OnlineDec 14, 2001With survival at stake, congregation is trying to leave Presbyterian Church
338Faith PC
Brownsville, TX
PCUSA news OnlineOct 25, 1996PCUSA Churches Receive Mission Capital Grants
339Christ EPC
Houston, TX
Website HistoryMay 01, 1990history
340FPC Meridian
Meridian, MS
Website HistoryNov 01, 1989Website History
341St Giles EPC
Charlotte, NC
Website HistoryJun 01, 1988Website History
342Second PC
Memphis, TN
Website HistoryJan 01, 1988Website History
343Reformation PC
Hendersonville, NC
Website HistorySep 14, 1987Website History
344Faith EPC
Brooksville, FL
Website HistoryOct 01, 1986Website History
345Lebanon PC
Greenwood, VA
Website HistoryJun 01, 1984Website history
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346Church of the Blue Ridge
Afton, VA
Website HistoryJun 01, 1984Website history
347Draper's Valley PC
Draper, VA
Website HistoryJun 01, 1982Website History
348Tenth PC
Philadelphia, PA
Website HistoryJun 01, 1980Website history
349Covenant PC
Steubenville, OH
Website HistoryJun 01, 1980Website History
350GracePoint Community Church
Centennial, CO
Website HistoryApr 15, 1980Website history
351Central PC
Clayton, MO
Website HistoryJan 01, 1980Website history
352Knox PC
Harrison Township, MI
Website HistoryJul 01, 1979Website history
353Trinity PC
Plymouth, MI
Website HistoryJun 23, 1979Website history
354Ward Evangelical PC
Northville, MI
Website HistoryJun 23, 1979Website history
355Dundalk PC
Baltimore, MD
Website HistoryApr 27, 1979Website history
356Westminister PC
Bryan, TX
Website HistoryJan 28, 1978Website history
357Westminister PC
Bryan, TX
Website HistoryJan 28, 1978FPC-Bryan Website history
358Meadville PC
Meadville, MS
Website HistoryJan 01, 1973Website history
359First PC
Jackson, MS
Website HistoryJun 01, 1972Website history
360Londonderry PC
Londonderry, NH
ChurchChurch Legal Timeline
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361Calvary Orthodox PC
Middletown, PA
Website HistoryJun 15, 1935Website History
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