The use and acceptability of applause is left to the discretion of the individual congregation and its Session and/or Worship Committee. Traditionally, applause has been considered inappropriate in worship services, because the purpose of worship is not entertainment of the congregation. Musicians, soloists and other artists offer their skills as "worship leaders," encouraging and inspiring the congregation to worship God. Applause tends to direct attention and praise toward the performers instead of directing that focus toward God whom Presbyterians honor as the Source of all such gifts.
Presbyterianism is an "umbrella" denomination of a Refomed Protestant Christian body. Along with several other denominations, it has its roots from the teachings of John Calvin. The Presbyterian Church in America and Canada and f course Scotland has its roots from John Knox of Scotland as the founder of Presbyterianism ( Church of Scotland) There are a number of groups (denominations) who call themselves Presbyterian who have varying views of Christianity and how it is worked out in life. Here are a few of them: Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Church of Scotland Cumberland Presbyterian Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church Orthodox Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America Presbyterian Church in Canada Presbyterian Church of Ireland Presbyterian Church of New Zealand Presbyterian Church USA Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
Catholic Presbyterian Church was created in 1842.
Richwood Presbyterian Church was created in 1834.
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Presbyterian Church in Canada was created in 1875.
Concord Presbyterian Church was created in 1818.
Lynchburg Presbyterian Church was created in 1855.
Pelzer Presbyterian Church was created in 1896.
Peachtree Presbyterian Church was created in 1910.
Presbyterian Church of Victoria was created in 1859.
Batchellerville Presbyterian Church was created in 1867.
Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church was created in 1949.