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The '''United Church of Christ''', or '''UCC''', is a [[Protestant]] [[denomination]] of Christianity. It was formed in 1954 out of a union of the [[Congregationalism|Congregational Christian Churches]] and the Evangelical and Reformed Church.<ref>[http://www.ucc.org/about-us/short-course/the-early-church.html "The Early Church," from UCC Web site]</ref> | The '''United Church of Christ''', or '''UCC''', is a [[Protestant]] [[denomination]] of Christianity. It was formed in 1954 out of a union of the [[Congregationalism|Congregational Christian Churches]] and the Evangelical and Reformed Church.<ref>[http://www.ucc.org/about-us/short-course/the-early-church.html "The Early Church," from UCC Web site]</ref> | ||
| − | It is a [[Mainline Protestant churches|Mainline Protestant denomination]]. | + | It is a [[Mainline Protestant churches|Mainline Protestant denomination]] and is not affiliated in any manner with the non-denominational (though similarly named) [[Churches of Christ]]. |
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The national settings of the UCC have historically favored [[liberalism|liberal]] views on social issues, such as [[civil rights]], [[LGBT rights]], [[women's rights]], and [[abortion]]. However, United Church of Christ congregations are independent in matters of doctrine and ministry and may not necessarily support the national body's theological or moral stances. It is self-described as "an extremely pluralistic and diverse denomination". | The national settings of the UCC have historically favored [[liberalism|liberal]] views on social issues, such as [[civil rights]], [[LGBT rights]], [[women's rights]], and [[abortion]]. However, United Church of Christ congregations are independent in matters of doctrine and ministry and may not necessarily support the national body's theological or moral stances. It is self-described as "an extremely pluralistic and diverse denomination". | ||
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Revision as of 02:32, January 27, 2018
The United Church of Christ, or UCC, is a Protestant denomination of Christianity. It was formed in 1954 out of a union of the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church.[1]
It is a Mainline Protestant denomination and is not affiliated in any manner with the non-denominational (though similarly named) Churches of Christ.
The national settings of the UCC have historically favored liberal views on social issues, such as civil rights, LGBT rights, women's rights, and abortion. However, United Church of Christ congregations are independent in matters of doctrine and ministry and may not necessarily support the national body's theological or moral stances. It is self-described as "an extremely pluralistic and diverse denomination".