The denomination motto is "Nec tamen consumebatur" which means "Yet it was not consumed".[2] The church's origin can be traced back to the London Missionary Society.In 1829, the Rev Benjamin Keasberry came to Malaysia and Singapore, and started Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church in 1843.The first AGM was convened that year and the first Moderator was Rev Stephen Tan.The Presbyterian Church in Singapore acknowledges the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession of Faith.