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I very much doubt that, though, the liturgy followed was taken from Rite II in the BCP. Much more likely, I think, is that is was drawn from the Service for the Lord’s Day in the PC(USA)’s 1993 Book of Common Worship. The Service for the Lord’s Day is similar in many respects to Rite II, but with some differences and distinctives, including some referred to in this report.
Given that the report is 12 years old, though, we may never know for sure.
If one were to kick it down a notch or two to more highly decorated neo-Gothic or neo-Romanesque or the like, then I could easily think of many more. And I would indeed be remiss if I didn’t mention the neo-Egyptian design of Downtown Presbyterian in Nashville, Tennessee.
But yes, on the whole Presbyterians here still tend toward simpler design.
The continuing Presbyterians at Wahroonga lost out badly in the great division of property. St John's went to the new Uniting Church while the Presbyterians were given the old Methodist buildings. It's hard to imagine a more dour house of worship.
Sorry for the diversion on the Mystery Worshipper thread.
@Amanda B Reckondwyth
Lead Editor, Mystery Worship