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CCC is a member of the United Church of Christ, a community of faith that seeks to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed. The UCC was founded in 1957 as the union of several different Christian traditions: from the beginning of our history, we were a church that affirmed the ideal that Christians did not always have to agree to live together in communion. Our motto — "that they may all be one" -- is Jesus' prayer for the unity of the church.
That unity, in fact, is what prompted the creation of the United Church of Christ. As a united and uniting church, we are “ecumenical” -- the term used to refer to the broader Christian community of all denominations and affiliations. Often, families from different religious traditions find a home in the UCC because of our blended nature. We have formal agreements of Full Communion with other Protestant churches as well, fully recognizing each other’s ministries, sacraments, and leaders.
Through the United Church of Christ, we are in covenant connection with other faith communities throughout the nation and the world. Locally, we are a member of the Golden Gate Association. The Association meets at least twice a year, and usually more regularly with special meetings for the purpose of authorizing new ministers and encouraging new ministries. Lay delegates from our congregation are essential to this process -- and more are always welcome!
Every two years is the General Synod of the United Church of Christ - our denomination’s “family reunion.” Thousands of UCCers from across the country gather together to praise and worship God, to discern resolutions of witness to the world, make amendments to our governing documents, learn more about the ministries being carried out by our UCC connection, and to snack on legendary Synod cookies baked by volunteers from the host Conference. Our meetings are currently being held online. Delegates are appointed by our Conference from a slate of nominees suggested by local churches.
That unity, in fact, is what prompted the creation of the United Church of Christ. As a united and uniting church, we are “ecumenical” -- the term used to refer to the broader Christian community of all denominations and affiliations. Often, families from different religious traditions find a home in the UCC because of our blended nature. We have formal agreements of Full Communion with other Protestant churches as well, fully recognizing each other’s ministries, sacraments, and leaders.
Through the United Church of Christ, we are in covenant connection with other faith communities throughout the nation and the world. Locally, we are a member of the Golden Gate Association. The Association meets at least twice a year, and usually more regularly with special meetings for the purpose of authorizing new ministers and encouraging new ministries. Lay delegates from our congregation are essential to this process -- and more are always welcome!
Every two years is the General Synod of the United Church of Christ - our denomination’s “family reunion.” Thousands of UCCers from across the country gather together to praise and worship God, to discern resolutions of witness to the world, make amendments to our governing documents, learn more about the ministries being carried out by our UCC connection, and to snack on legendary Synod cookies baked by volunteers from the host Conference. Our meetings are currently being held online. Delegates are appointed by our Conference from a slate of nominees suggested by local churches.
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Community Congregational Church 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon, CA. 94920 Phone: 415-435-9108 email: [email protected] |
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