With the Evangelical Presbyterian Church appearing to be the denomination of choice for congregations that are choosing to leave the PC(USA), the EPC is beginning to make arrangements for congregations that are interested in joining their denomination.  This development was announced in a December 20th letter from their stated clerk, Jeff Jeremiah.  In it he talks about a proposal to be brought to the 2007 General Assembly to create one or more “transitional presbyteries” that will be non-geographic bodies for congregations wishing to join the EPC to reside in for up to five years.  There is now a web page linked from the EPC home page about “Information for Churches Interested in Becoming Part of the EPC.”

Another interesting development discussed in the letter was the fact that Mr. Jeremiah and four others from the EPC leadership met with leaders of the New Wineskins Association of Churches about their possible relationship with the EPC.  The meetings were held in Tampa, FL, December 12-13.  I have found no formal statement from the New Wineskins Association yet.