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Old 04-10-2008, 01:20 PM
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But they're not quite independent as Baptists, right?
Well . . it's a voluntary federation. There is no higher authority than the local Consistory, as I understand it.
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What about doctrinal differences?
There are different emphases, but not really doctrinal differences. They subscribe to the Three Forms of Unity.
Thanks for the info.

So, there wouldn't be an equivalent to the Presbyterians' General Assembly, right?

Basically, if a member in a URC Church felt they were unfairly brought up for discipline, they can only appeal to the local Consistory (same as a Presbytery?)?
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