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Originally Posted by Stephen  David and Daniel, I was curious what is the difference between your two denominations? I assume both of them are covenanters and hold to theonomy? |
Stephen, I am sure Daniel can answer for himself but I will venture an answer as I see it.
Second Dromara Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and we have about 550 congregations. PCI was formed in 1840 by the coming together of the Synod of Ulster and the Succession Synod. The first Presbytery of the Synod of Ulster dates back to 1642. We are a confessional church with madatery subscription to the Westminster Confession of Faith by all Elders, teaching and ruling. We were originally committed to unaccompanied Psalm singing but Paraphases were introduced in the late nineteenth century and a first Hymn book before the end of that century. We still have one congregation committed to exclusive Psalmody.
Second Dromara was established in 1843 as a plant from First Dromara. Rev W J Patton was the longest serving minister and famous for writting the book "Pardon and Assurance and Peace with God."
I understand that the Dromara Reformed Presbyterian Church was also a break away from First Dromara. The Reformed Presbyterians are noted for continuing to hold to the unaccompanied singing of Psalms and a committment to covenanting principles.
Daniel can tell more about them.
I hope this is helpful?
Your in Christ,