hat is the United Church of Christ?

The United Church of Christ came into being in 1957 with the merging of the Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Congregational Christian Church.  This landmark event marked the first, and to date, only time four different traditions have ultimately merged into one Church.  Click here for a timeline.

hat does the United Church of Christ believe?

"The United Church of Christ acknowledges as its sole head, Jesus Christ, Son of God and Saviour.  It acknowledges as kindred in Christ all who share this confession.  It looks to the Word of God in the Scriptures, and to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, to prosper its creative and redemptive work in the world.  It claims as its own the faith of the historic Church expressed in the ancient creeds and reclaimed in the basic insights of the Protestant Reformation.  It affirms the responsibility of the Church in each generation to make this faith its own in reality of worship, in honesty o thought and expression, and in purity of  heart before God.  In accordance with the teaching of our Lord and the practice prevailing among evangelical Christians, it recognizes two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion."  -From the Preamble to the Constitution of the United Church of Christ.  Click here for more information.

ow is the United Church of Christ organized and governed?

The local church is the basic unit of organization within the United Church of Christ.  Local churches are each fully autonomous, but are grouped together under Associations.  Associations confer standing within the United Church of Christ and ordains ministers.  Associations are grouped together in Conferences, and delegates from each Conference are sent to the General Synod which oversees and organizes national and international activities of the United Church of Christ.  To learn more about the organization of the United Church of Christ's organization, click here.

ow is Christ Congregational Church organized and governed?

Each congregation within the United Church of Christ is fully independent.  Christ Congregational Church recognizes Jesus Christ as it's spiritual head.  The affairs of the church are overseen by a Church Council, elected from among the active membership.  Click the links to the Constitution and the By-Laws for more detailed information about the organization and government of Christ Congregational Church.  

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