Book of order, 1999-2000Office of the General Assembly, 1999 The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) consists of several parts. The first volume is The Book of Confessions. The Book of Order is Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This document contains the Form of Government, Directory for Worship, Rules of Discipline, and the Formula of Agreement. - Publisher. |
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