1). INCLUDED DENOMINATIONS: Only post a waymark here if it can be associated with a denomination included in either of the sites given below or on the list of exceptions given under point c) below :
- World Communion of Reformed Churches
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominations under the heading Calvinism but not under the sub-heading "Presbyterianism"
- Exceptional cases :
- Církev bratrská (Church of the Brethren in the Czech Republic)
This would nevertheless also be excluding
a) Any Church with the word "Presbyterian" in the name or equivalent in local language
b) Any Church with the word "Scotland" in the name as these are also included in the Presbyterian denomination.
(If you find a denomination that you think should be included in the exceptions send a note to the category leaders with justifying arguments for consideration.)
2). QUALIFYING SITES: Historical sites associated with any one of these denominations may be included as long as the link between the historical significance and the denomination is clearly made in the Long Description.
Buildings that were once Churches of these denominations and that have been converted to another use may also be included as long as its history can be documented.
3). COORDINATES: Personally obtained coordinates must be obtained as close to the main entrance of the church building as possible. Coordinates should NOT be taken of a distant vantage point unless access is somehow restricted.
4). PHOTOS: At minimum one daylight photo is required showing the entire building/historical site or a major distinguishing portion thereof.
If no website exists which can clearly link the subject of the photo with a denomination included in the category, a second photo consisting of a clear close-up of a sign or identifying lettering is also required which unambiguously links the location to a denomination in this category.
Other photos showing different views and details of the site are highly encouraged. While we don't expect professional photography, waymarks submitted with underexposed, blurred, skewed or otherwise poor quality photos may be declined.
All photos must be the waymarker's original photos and be placed in the photo gallery for the waymark.
5). DESCRIPTIONS: Keep in mind that the quick description is what people see when browsing, so do your best to give a succinct description that will give people an "at a glance" overview of the waymark.
Bi-lingual descriptions of sites located in non-English speaking countries are encouraged in order to open the hobby to non-English speakers.
Further to this point, descriptions may be written completely in the local language.
In the long description, include any relevant information about the history, architecture, or other notable elements of the building or site.
6). VARIABLES: Please make a good faith effort to provide the information for the variables. Most are not required as they may not apply in all instances. It is required to specify the denomination of the church site in the variables section.
If a photo consisting of a clear close-up of a sign or identifying lettering is not included, a web site which can clearly link the subject of the one required photo with a denomination included in the category will also be required.
7). WAYMARK NAME: The waymark title must include the full name of the church followed by a dash and its associated community (city, township, village, named place, etc.) and the State, Province or country separated by a comma must be at the end of each waymark name using the following format. (Two letter state abbreviations are preferred for U.S. sites but please spell out country names). Example: Fourth Reformed Church - Chicago, IL
If the building is no longer an active church, or no longer a Reformed or Congregational Church, please include Former in the title.