Church of Central Africa Presbyterian – Harare Synod
| Harare Synod | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Associations | Part of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian |
| Region | Zimbabwe |
| Origin | 1965 |
| Congregations | 25 |
| Members | 10,000 |
| Official website | www |
The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian – Harare Synod was founded in 1965 by immigrant workers from Malawi in search of employment in mining and farming areas in Zimbabwe. Ministers came from Malawi and South Africa. Worships are in English, Shona, Chewa and Ndebele. The Harare Synod is part of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian. It also has cordial relationship with other Reformed churches.[1]
It has 25 parishes with approximately 10,000 members in four presbyteries.[2] The churches met every two years as a Synod.
Doctrine[]
- Apostles Creed
- Athanasian Creed
- Nicene Creed
- Canons of Dort
- Heidelberg Catechism[3]
References[]
- ^ "Reformed Churches » Religion in Zimbabwe".
- ^ "CCAP Harare Synod". Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Church of Central Africa Presbyterian - Synod of Harare". Retrieved 25 August 2015.
Categories:
- Presbyterianism in Zambia
- Presbyterian denominations in Africa
- Christian organizations established in 1965
- Protestantism in Zimbabwe
- Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches