This article lists the names of the 16 synods and 166 presbyteries in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Synods

There are 16 synods in PC(USA). A synod is a regional governing body that is made up of presbyteries. Synods are classified as either programmatic or reduced-function.[1] [2]

The following are the synods of the PC(USA):[3][4]

Presbyteries

There are 166 presbyteries in PC(USA).[5] A presbytery is a regional governing body or lower judicatories that is made up of local churches. In official communications, many of these presbyteries use "Presbytery of" in front of their names, for example, "Presbytery of The James."

Synod of Alaska-Northwest

Synod of Boriquen (Puerto Rico)

Synod of the Covenant

Synod of Lakes and Prairies

Synod of Lincoln Trails

Synod of Living Waters

Synod of Mid-America

Synod of the Mid-Atlantic

Synod of the Northeast

Synod of the Pacific

Synod of the Rocky Mountains

Synod of South Atlantic

Synod of Southern California and Hawaii

Synod of the Southwest

Synod of the Sun

Synod of the Trinity

References

  1. ^ "Concerning the report of General Assembly Administrative Commission on Mid Councils". pres-outlook.org. June 7, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Beechmont Presbyterian Church welcomes the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board". Pcusa.org. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Links of Interest to Presbyterians". www.pcusa.org. Archived from the original on 2001-10-06.
  4. ^ "PHS - Historical Sites Registry - by Synod". www.history.pcusa.org. Archived from the original on 2002-04-27.
  5. ^ "2021 Comparative Summaries of Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-05-07.
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