never ever let the denomination own your local congregation like this
This problem with the PCUSA has been building for decades, but the Presbyteries have held off the Progressive assault until recently. Being Presbyterian means being in a denomination. It is what the word means.
I’m willing to take the risk of being in a denomination in exchange for a means of holding the pastor accountable to a fixed standard. Non-denom pastors can do or say anything as long as they don’t anger a majority of the congregation. They are free to “evolve” to keep influential constituencies in the congregation happy and a well trained pastor can proof text just about anything he wants.