"The fellowship of Christians as it gathers
for worship and orders its corporate life will display a rich variety of
form, practice, language, program, nurture, and service to suit culture and
need.
"Our unity in Christ enables and requires
the church to be open to all persons and to the varieties of talents and
gifts of God's people, including those who are in the communities of the
arts and sciences.
"Persons of all racial ethnic groups,
different ages, both sexes, various disabilities, diverse geographical
areas, different theological positions consistent with the Reformed
tradition, as well as different marital conditions (married, single,
widowed, or divorced) shall be guaranteed full participation and access to
representation in the decision making of the church."
[Book of Order G-4.0400-4.0403]