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The Essentials of Our Faith

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The Essentials of Our Faith. We believe in one God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To Him be all honor, glory and praise forever! Jesus Christ will come again to the earth personally, visibly, and bodily to judge the living and the dead, and to consummate history and the eternal plan of God. "Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Revelation 22:20). The Lord Jesus Christ commands all believers to proclaim t...

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Westminster Confession of Faith

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Westminster Confession of Faith. And Catechisms has been our doctrinal foundation since our beginnings in 1981. Two versions are available for use in the EPC. The traditional version with EPC-approved amendments is available for download. This version is, in main, the American version of the 1647. Westminster Confession of Faith. The modern English edition adopted the EPC in 1984. The EPC publishes this modern English version, including Scripture references in the text, in two forms:. About CE and C.

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Values

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Presbyterian describes how we organize and govern ourselves. It comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “ruled by elders.” A team of trusted servant leaders (our pastors and elders) leads the church. These leaders work together as peers in directing the life and mission of the church. . There are three organizational levels in our system:. The presbytery (regional gathering of churches). The General Assembly (the national gathering of churches and our national office). Of the Reformation: God's. And Cat...

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Medical/Pharmacy Plan

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The EPC Medical Plan is a self-funded program that provides medical and pharmaceutical coverage to EPC ministers and eligible employees. The EPC provides this plan, not simply because medical coverage is wise, but because as Presbyterians we believe we have a mutual obligation toward one another. Our TPA for claims is Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. For immediate medical and pharmacy plan help, participants should call Highmark Customer Services at 866-472-0928. This number also is on the back of yo...

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Presbyteries

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Presbyteries are the regional governing and missional bodies of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. For a directory and to contact presbytery leaders, click on a presbytery's name below. To see a list of individual churches in each presbytery, use the  Church Locator. Presbytery of the Pacific. Presbytery of the West. Presbytery of the Great Plains. Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes. Presbytery of Central South. Presbytery of the Midwest. Presbytery of the Southeast. Presbytery of the Alleghenies.

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EPC

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The Essentials of Our Faith. Larger and Shorter Catechisms. 2016 - 36th GA Documents. 2015 - 35th GA Documents. Ministries of the EPC. Christian Education and Communications. About CE and C. Transferring into the EPC. Church Planting and Revitalization. About CP and R. The Well: Women's Resources. EPC Logo and Usage Guide. Find an EPC Church. How to Join the EPC. Office of the General Assembly. 17197 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 567. Livonia, MI 48152. Phone: (734) 742-2020    Fax: (734) 742-2033.

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Churches

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More than 590 local EPC churches are committed to carrying out God’s mission in their community and around the world, and are the primary building block to fulfilling the EPC’s vision of being a global movement of congregations engaged together in God’s mission through transformation, multiplication, and effective biblical leadership, embodying Jesus’ love to our neighbors near and far. We invite you to use the Church Locator. To find an EPC church near you! The Essentials of Our Faith. About CE and C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE EPC? We are unique among American Presbyterians with our self-conscious attempt to balance essential and non-essential matters within a confessional framework. We are unified in our commitment to the essentials of the historic Christian faith taught in the Bible, but allow liberty of conscience on those matters which are not so plain in or central to the Bible’s teaching. WHAT IS THE EPC'S VIEW OF THE BIBLE? WHAT ARE THE EPC'S VALUES? Our World Outreach Committee oversees the sen...

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Distinctives

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The Evangelical Presbyterian Church has a number of distinctives that set us apart from other Presbyterian and Reformed denominations. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND WESTMINSTER CONFESSION . Westminster Confession of Faith. Westminster Confession of Faith. And Larger and Shorter Catechisms are our singular confessional standard. We affirm that it contains the system of doctrine taught by the Bible. In addition to the. Westminster Confession of Faith. THE RULING ELDER . RIGHTS IN PERPETUITY . About CE and C.

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Additional Benefits

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These quick links will take you to the appropriate section:. The EPC provides two dental plans through Ameritas. Both plans allow you to visit any dentist of your choice; however, you receive the greatest benefit when you visit dentists in the Ameritas network. The Low Plan provides a lower benefit level for a lower monthly premium. The High Plan provides a more comprehensive coverage with a higher annual maximum benefit of $1,500 per person. VOLUNTARY INSURANCE OPTIONS . The EPC makes available the foll...