United Churches Of Christ

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The United Church of Christ is the union of four historic Congregational churches. It seeks to make Christ central in Word and sacrament, and is committed to a participatory worship, the use of inclusive language, and fostering a prophetic ministry. The 1986 Book of Worship reflects a strong influence from the liturgical and inclusive movement. Some local churches have been influenced by charismatic worship as well.

Worship in a "united and a uniting church" properly reflects the rich...

 

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