article_snippet: 171 regional governing bodies approved the change.
article_snippet: The new language, which was approved by the church's General Assembly last year, had  to be ratified by more than half The new language, which was approved by the church's General Assembly last year regional bodies.
article_snippet: A grouping of congregations in the state of New Jersey became the 86th body to do just that Tuesday.
article_snippet: The constitution's new wording will take effect on June 21.
highlights_snippet: The new language, which was approved by the US Presbyterian Church's General Assembly last year, had to be ratified by more than half The new language, which was approved by the church's General Assembly last year regional bodies .
  