Who We Are
We're the second oldest Presbyterian church in the State of Arkansas and a congregation of the Presbyterian Church In America (PCA). We're a member of Covenant Presbytery. We endeavor to be faithful to the scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission.
What We do
Christians who worship as Presbyterians (PCA) follow a form of worship regulated by scripture, rooted in historic Christian doctrine (creeds and confessions), and focused on sound theology (Reformed theology). You can learn more about our doctrine and form of worship here.
What's Different
Since 1843 Sylvania Presbyterian Church has maintained a distinctly Reformed Christian witness in this area. Conservative Presbyterian churches are sparse in Arkansas so if you're new to the area or desirous to know more please visit with us. You can also learn more about our Westminster Confession of Faith (and associated catechisms) here.
The reformers saw worship as a cosmic engagement, wherein humanity's purpose is to worship God rightly, and any deviation (unwise "liberties") from this is seen as a distortion. The Reformers sought to correct these distortions by returning to a gospel-centered worship that emphasizes the proclamation of God's Word and the active participation of the congregation. Conservative Reformed churches continue in this same posture today in an effort to be pleasing to God as we come before him in worship.