Specifically, the report claims that the PCUSA often is shown in a “less than flattering light” by NWAC and EPC leaders.

A committee of the Presbyterian Church (USA), in its report to the 219th General Assembly, has accused a sister denomination of violating ecumenical etiquette and is urging dialogue in the future.

The General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical Relations (GACER), in response to accusations that the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) was recruiting dissatisfied PCUSA congregations, will make its report when the assembly meets in July. The task force was formed from a 2009 General Assembly overture asking the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) to investigate the charges.

Its recommendations include:
· Requesting WARC create guidelines for interactions and behaviors of member denominations;
· Inviting the EPC to enter into a “season of confession” with the PCUSA;
· Inviting the EPC’s General Assembly to engage in bilateral dialogue, and a subsequent report be made to the PCUSA assemblies in 2014 (interim) and 2016;
· Directing the OGA to support presbyteries with congregations and/or ministers engaged in a process of dismissal

At the 218th General Assembly, the Presbytery of Peace River accused the EPC of pursuing a strategy to persuade PCUSA churches to disaffiliate and join the more conservative denomination. Referred to GACER by the assembly, the report outlines a history that includes dozens of PCUSA congregations citing theological disagreements with the larger PCUSA in their move to the smaller EPC.