“Leading up to this member-initiated congregational meeting, two Q&A sessions were scheduled for members to hear from the Session and for the Session to listen to the members of Saint Andrew’s Chapel. We are trusting that Jesus Christ, as King and Head of the church, will continue to guide, lead, and protect His flock as we live each day coram Deo.”

Saint Andrew’s Chapel, one of the largest congregations in the Presbyterian Church in America, held a congregational meeting yesterday to consider its affiliation with the PCA. Instead of voting to remain or withdraw, the congregation referred the matter to the session to evaluate the situation and return with a recommendation.

Prior to the congregational meeting, the elders of Saint Andrew’s Chapel provided the following statement to byFaith:

During May of 2025, the Session of Saint Andrew’s Chapel received over 180 letters from communicant members requesting a congregational meeting to consider withdrawing from the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). On May 13, 2025, per BCO 25-2, the Session decided to call for a congregational meeting on July 20, 2025. 

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