Discover the church’s core beliefs and practices
'Together in Ministry'
The theology of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is rooted
in Scripture and expressed in The Book of Confessions. Watch this 13½-minute video in which
staff of the Theology Worship and Education ministry area discuss some of the
church’s core beliefs and practices.
This is a great tool for sessions, new members, meetings and study groups to get a realistic picture of PC(USA) faith and life.
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Quick answers to specific questions
Watch these video segments taken from the full video above to learn answers
to specific questions about the beliefs of the church.
(3 minutes, 57 seconds)
What does it mean to be part of the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.)? What's the point of this particular denomination of Christians?
What holds us together?
Watch this video clip. 
(1 minute, 31 seconds)
Deacons, elders and ministers make a vow to "'sincerely receive and adopt
the essential tenets of the Reformed faith." What are "essential
tenets" and how do they shape our common faith?
Watch this video clip. 
(2 minutes, 15 seconds)
How do we deal with the fact that not all Presbyterians profess
the faith of the whole church? What is the role of church discipline in our life
together?
Watch this video clip. 
(2 minutes, 5 seconds)
What does the PC(USA) believe about Jesus Christ?
Watch this video clip. 
(3 minutes, 30 seconds)
What do we believe about the Trinity?
Watch this video clip.
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