New Castle Presbytery
| Predecessor | Presbytery of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1717 |
| Type | Presbytery |
| Headquarters | Newark, DE |
Region served | Delaware and the Maryland Eastern Shore |
Parent organization | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Website | www |
The New Castle Presbytery is a presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Its geographic area is the entire state of Delaware and the Maryland Eastern Shore.[1] In 2022, it reported 49 congregations, 108 ministers, and 5,736 members.[2]
The Presbytery was formed in 1717 after the division of the Presbytery of Philadelphia into three presbyteries, which were subordinate to the newly formed Synod of Philadelphia.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Commission on Ministers & Congregations (COMC)". www.ncpresbytery.org. New Castle Presbytery. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ https://church-trends.pcusa.org/presbytery/150436/overview/
- ^ Patterson, R.M. (1876). Historical Sketch of the Synod of Philadelphia. p. 8.
External links
[edit]- New Castle Presbytery Website, Retrieved October 15, 2005.
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