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United Christian Church

A partnership church of the

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
and the United Church of Christ

Rev. Annie Blackwell (Pastor)
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Our parent denominations:

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
http://www.disciples.org/

Some Disciple Beliefs

Like most Christians, Disciples affirm:

  • Jesus Christ is the son of the Living God, and offers saving grace to all.
  • All persons are God's children

Beliefs and practices usually associated with Disciples include:

  • Open Communion. The Lord's Supper, or Communion, is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all believers.
  • Diversity of opinion. Each person is free to determine individual belief guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study and prayer.
  • Baptism by immersion. In baptism the self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God is made possible. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, they honor other baptism traditions as well.
  • Importance of church unity. All Christians should cooperate in ministry wherever possible, affirming each other as sisters and brothers in Christ.
  • The ministry of all believers. Both ministers and lay persons lead worship, direct service opportunities and nurture spiritual growth.
  • Freedom of belief. Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

The United Church of Christ
http://www.ucc.org/low.html

Some UCC Beliefs

We can tell you more about the UCC with the help of seven phrases from Scripture and Tradition which express our commitments.

  • That they may all be one. John 17:21 We are a uniting church as well as a united church.
  • In essentials unity, in non-essentials diversity, in all things charity
  • The unity of the church is not of its own making. It is a gift of God. The common thread that runs through all is love.
  • Testimonies of faith rather than tests of faith. In 1959, the General Synod of the UCC adopted a Statement of Faith prepared especially for congregations of the United Church. Many of us use this statement as a common affirmation of faith in worship and as a basis for study.
  • There is yet more light and truth to break forth from God's holy word.
  • The Priesthood of All Believers.
  • Responsible Freedom. As individual members of the Body of Christ, we are free to believe and act in accordance with our lives.
  • To proclaim in word and action the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • To work for reconciliation and the unity of the broken Body of Christ.
  • To seek justice and liberation for all.

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