Aizawl, Dec 12 (PTI) Synod, the highest decision
making authority of the Presbyterian Church of Mizoram has
decided not to join the World Council of Churches (WCC).
The meeting of the Synod, held at Khatla in Aizawl
since December six, among other things, deliberated on whether
the the largest church in the state would join the WCC and the
final decision was made in view of the opinions expressed by
the Prebytery meetings, the second highest decision making
body of the church during September.
While 14 Presbyteries wanted to have the church
affiliated to the WCC, 29 Presbyteries were against the church
joining the global church body.
Many people in Mizoram including theologians and
church leaders were against joining the WCC.