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Presbyterian Church in Singapore
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PCS
Presbyterian Church House, 132 Sophia Road
Singapore 228186
Singapore (Asia)
Telephone: +65 338 5837
Fax: +65 339 4076
Email: office@presbysing.org.sg
richard@presbysing.org.sg
Address-No.: 13262 / 4370
Information in the internet:
URL: http://www.presbysing.org.sg
Languages of the website: English, Chinese
 In 1975, ten years after the withdrawal of Singapore from the Malaysian Federation, the Presbyterian churches in Singapore and Malaysia decided to establish their own synods. The Presbyterian Church in Singapore held its first synod meeting in January 1975 and elected an executive committee holding term for two years. Since then there has been significant growth in terms of congregations and preaching stations; welfare work and education programs have been established. In 1992 two language presbyteries (Chinese and English) were formed, a decision which helped to make synod proceedings more focused. The church runs four schools (primary and secondary). Welfare services are provided for the elderly and other needy people. Several congregations have recently expanded their facilities. A theological response commission has been established to grapple with contemporary issues.
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Schools:
Kuo Chan Presbyterian Primary/Sec. Schools
Presbyterian High School
Dei Hwa Primary School
Publications:
English Presbytery Newsletter (Presbytery, Express, CP Messenger)
Chinese Presbytery Newsletter
EP Missions Newsletter
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Statistic data of church
Members |
total: 12000 |
Parishes |
(conventionally): 42 |
house fellowships |
(Number of growing parishes): 2 |
Ordained clergy |
total: 46 |
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Men: 38 |
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Women: 8 |
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women´s ordination
since June 1984 |
Elders/Presbyters |
total: 130 |
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Men: 112 |
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Women: 18 |
Deacons |
total: 205 |
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Men: 137 |
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Women: 68 |
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deacons not available |
Missionaries |
total: 0 |
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missionaries do not working abroad |
Baptismal practise |
infant and believer´s baptism
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Godparents |
no godparents
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Lord's Supper |
Frequency per annum: 12
Monthly (first week of the month normally) |
Newspapers/ Periodicals |
Publication of magazines |
Theological training facilities |
Number: 1 |
Schools providing general education |
other schools |
Founded in |
1881 |
Organizational structures |
Presbyterian (Congregations, 2 Presbyteries [Chinese and English], Synod) |
Traditional type |
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Official languages |
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Languages during church services |
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Confessions |
- Apostles´ Creed
- Westminster Confession (1646/47)
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Partner churches |
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Association |
International assiciations
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last update: 09.02.2006
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