F. Congregational Meetings; Amending the Constitution (Chapters 25-26)

Question 1

How may a congregational meeting be called?

Answer 1

• Session can call one whenever it is in the best interest of the church
• Congregation can call ask Session to call a meeting, having at either 1/4, 1/5, or 1/7 of the members in agreement (e.g., ¼ of communing members of church 100 members or less)

Question 2

Who can vote in a congregational meeting?

Answer 2

• Only communing members

Question 3

What officers are required for a congregational meeting?

Answer 3

• Moderator and clerk

Question 4

Who owns the property of the local church?

Answer 4

• The sole title is the particular church (not the denomination)

Question 5

How may the BCO be amended?

Answer 5

• GA’s approval by majority present and voting, and its recommending to Presbyteries
• Advice and consent of 2/3 of Presbyteries, and
• Subsequent GA’s approval and enactment by majority of those present and voting

Question 6

How may the doctrinal standards be amended?

Answer 6

• GA’s approval by 3/4 present and voting, and its recommending to Presbyteries
• Advice and consent of 3/4 of Presbyteries, and
• Subsequent GA’s approval and consummation of 3/4 of those present and voting