Presbyterian Church not to join WCC

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.