1
often not capitalized
: characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (such as presbyteries) exercising legislative and judicial powers
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The Thomas Tours and Concert Company will be the entertainment at the Presbyterian Church on Jan. 18, 19 and 20 for benefit of Sunday School.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The committee appointed from the various churches of town for the purpose of visiting families not in the habit of attending church held a special meeting at the Presbyterian church last evening and organized for work.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Schererville Immanuel Presbyterian Church: 140 U.S. 30 — Sunday school at Immanuel Presbyterian Church takes place on the second, third and fourth Sundays of every month.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The Thomas Tours and Concert Company will be the entertainment at the Presbyterian Church on Jan. 18, 19 and 20 for benefit of Sunday School.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Since the turn of the century, the issue has divided the Presbyterian church — and plenty of other denominations nationwide — and in 2011, the Presbyterian Church as a denomination voted to change its constitution to allow openly gay people to be ordained.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The committee appointed from the various churches of town for the purpose of visiting families not in the habit of attending church held a special meeting at the Presbyterian church last evening and organized for work.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Presbyterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Presbyterian. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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