Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar
The Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar (RPCFM) is a national ecumenical organization, bringing together Presbyterian and continental reformed Protestants incorporated in Myanmar.[1][2][3]
History
In 2005, a group of 10 Presbyterian and Continental Reformed denominations created the Fraternity of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in Myanmar (FIPRM).[3]
In 2008, the Society applied to join International Conference of Reformed Churches.[3]
In addition, the organization has established contact with the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated).[2]
By 2013, the organization became a member of World Reformed Fellowship, as well as most of its member churches.[4]
Members
In 2008, there were 10 members of the Fraternity:[3]
- Reformed Community Church of Myanmar
- Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Myanmar
- Christian Reformed Church in Myanmar
- Reformed Evangelical Church of Myanmar
- Biblical Presbyterian Church of Myanmar
- Reformed Presbyterian Church in Myanmar[5]
- Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Myanmar
- Reformed Church in Myanmar
- United Reformed Churches in Myanmar
- Reformed Baptist Churches in Myanmar
References
- Steven Curtis. "Theological Education and the Effect of Tribal Identity upon Christian Unity and Mission in Burma" (PDF). p. 105. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- "History of the Fraternity of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in Myanmar". BBK. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- "History of the Fraternity of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in Myanmar". OPC. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- "Members of the World Reformed Fraternity on March 16, 2015". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- "Interchurch Relations of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Myanmar". CPI. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
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