Their task is to guide, to instruct, to enable the ministry of all Christians rather than to do the work of ministry for us. But we are called to live in a loving, covenantal relationship with one another—gathering in communities of faith, congregations of believers, local churches.
At the time of its formation, the UCC had over 2 million members in nearly 7, churches. The denomination has suffered a 44 percent loss in membership since the mids. By , membership was at about 1. In , the UCC had roughly 1.
According to its annual report, the United Church of Christ had about 1. However, the annual report showed a decline of 31, members and a loss of 33 congregations since then. The decline in the number of congregations continued through , as the Annual Report shows 5, member churches. As of the Annual Yearbook of the UCC, membership is listed as , members in 5, local churches. According to the report for statistics, the membership has declined to , members in 4, congregations.
The United Church of Christ UCC is a distinct and diverse community of Christians that come together as one church to join faith and action. With over 5, churches and nearly one million members across the U.
Together, we live out our faith in ways that effect change in our communities. We believe it is our privilege to share the love of Jesus with our children. Chuukese Congregational Church of Christ. Community Church of Honolulu. Crystal of Salvation Church. Cup of Freedom UCC. Filipino UCC. First Chinese Church of Christ. First Marshallese UCC. First United Protestant Church. Haili Congregational Church. Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church. Henry O. Hilo Coast UCC. Hilo Marshallese Ministry.
Honolulu Marshallese Ministry. Huialoha Congregational Church. Imiola Congregational Church. Kaahumanu Church. Kahakuloa Hawaiian Cong'l Church. Kahikolu Congregational Church. Kahikuonalani UCC. Kahuku Congregational Church.
Kailua Christian Church. Kalahikiola Congregational Church. Kalaiakamanu Hou Congregational Church. Kalanikahua Hou Church. Kalapana Maunakea Congregational Church. Kalemela Congregational Church. Kalihi and Moanalua Church. Kaulanapueo Congregational Church. Keanae Congregational Church. Keawalai Congregational Church. Keolahou Congregational Hawaiian Church. Kokokahi UCC. It is a gift of God. But expressions of that unity are as diverse as there are individuals.
The common thread that runs through all is love. Testimonies of faith rather than tests of faith. Because faith can be expressed in many different ways, the United Church of Christ has no formula that is a test of faith. Down through the centuries, however, Christians have shared their faith with one another through creeds, confessions, catechisms and other statements of faith. Many of us use this statement as a common affirmation of faith in worship and as a basis for study. This affirmation by one of the founders of the Congregational tradition assumes the primacy of the Bible as a source for understanding the Good News and as a foundation for all statements of faith.
It recognizes that the Bible, though written in specific historical times and places, still speaks to us in our present condition.
The Priesthood of All Believers. All members of the United Church of Christ are called to minister to others and to participate as equals in the common worship of God, each with direct access to the mercies of God through personal prayer and devotion.
Recognition is given to those among us who have received special training in pastoral, priestly, educational and administrative functions, but these persons are regarded as servants —rather than as persons in authority.
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