Corydon Presbyterian Church

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Corydon is located in Harrison County, named in honor of William Henry Harrison, who won the battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Corydon became the first capital of Indiana Territory in 1813. The church was founded in 1819.

How old is the church building? We have a beautiful, highly-functional facility that was completed in 1995. It includes a sanctuary that seats 300, a multi-purpose Community Life Center, a suite of offices for staff, and seven class and conference rooms.

What is a Presbyterian? We are one of the primary denominations rooted in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. John Calvin is the reformer most associated with our beginnings.

The word "presbyterian" refers to our form of government. We are neither "congregationalist " (every church free-standing and independent) or "episcopal" (overseen by a bishop). We are a "connectional" church. That means each congregation elects elders (the Session) who are represented at regular meetings in the region with other elders and ministers (the Presbytery) who meet with ministers and elders in the annual denominational meeting (the General Assembly).

What is Presbyterian theology? Presbyterians believe that chief aim in life is to enjoy God and glorify God forever. We do this through worship and through the practice of justice and kindness and grace. We call our theology "reformed" because we are forever reforming, forever wrestling with how to apply the ancient good news to new situations.