Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Synod_of_Dort
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1789
|
| gptkbp:established |
1706
|
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First synod in America
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Synod of Philadelphia
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:American_Presbyterianism
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:John_Thomson
gptkb:Francis_Makemie gptkb:William_Tennent gptkb:George_Whitefield Samuel Davies |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Philadelphia
|
| gptkbp:membership |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:First_Great_Awakening
|
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
Advocacy for social justice
Advocacy for indigenous rights Promotion of racial equality Support for the abolition of slavery Support for disaster relief efforts Promotion of economic development Promotion of peace and reconciliation Support for LGBTQ+ inclusion Support for the American Revolution Support for international missions Advocacy for environmental stewardship Promotion of global health initiatives Support for refugee assistance Support for educational equity Promotion of church unity Support for economic justice Promotion of mental health awareness Advocacy for temperance Promotion of ecumenical dialogue Involvement in social issues Advocacy for prison reform Promotion of community service Encouragement of education Support for missions abroad Promotion of congregational autonomy Encouragement of youth ministry Promotion of arts in worship Encouragement of church planting Formation of presbyteries Promotion of religious liberty Support for family ministry Support for the establishment of colleges Establishment of church governance structures Support for interdenominational cooperation Missionary work in America Support for women's roles in the church Adopting the Westminster Confession of Faith Creation of the first American synod Development of church liturgy Establishing theological education Establishment of the first American presbytery Support for theological diversity |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
Synod of New York
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Presbyterian_Church_in_the_United_States_of_America
Synod of New Jersey |