Peace Church Bangladesh

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Peace Church Bangladesh or Peace Presbyterian Church in Bangladesh is a Presbyterian denomination in the country. The denomination was founded in 2009. Currently it has 13 cell church and 2 preaching fields. One field is in Muslim community the other is in Hindu community. It acknowledge the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession. [1] Peace Church is a member of the World Reformed Fellowship. [2]

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  2. "Denominational Members". 22 January 2013.