UCC

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UCC is a mainline Protestant Christian denomination in the United States known for its progressive theology and strong emphasis on social justice and inclusivity.

All labels observed (1)

Label Occurrences
UCC canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian denomination
mainline Protestant denomination
country United States
doctrine Congregationalist tradition influences
Reformed tradition influences
Trinitarian theology
ecumenicalMembership National Council of Churches
World Communion of Reformed Churches
World Council of Churches
emphasis LGBTQ+ inclusion
civil rights
ecumenism
environmental justice
inclusivity
racial justice
social justice
foundedByMergerOf Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Church
foundingLocation Cleveland, Ohio
linked to: Cleveland
foundingYear 1957
governanceType congregational polity
synodical structure
hasClergyType lay ministers
licensed ministers
ordained ministers
headquartersLocation Cleveland, Ohio
linked to: Cleveland
languageOfWorship English
membershipType congregational membership
motto That they may all be one
mottoLanguage English
mottoSource Gospel of John 17:21
orientation liberal Protestantism
progressive Christianity
policyOnMarriage supports same-sex marriage
policyOnOrdination ordains LGBTQ+ persons
ordains women
regionServed Puerto Rico
United States
religion Christianity
sacrament Holy Communion
linked to: Holy Eucharist

baptism
scripture Bible
shortName UCC
socialTeaching support for civil rights movement
support for environmental stewardship
support for gender equality
support for immigrant rights
theologicalTradition Protestantism
website https://www.ucc.org/

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United Church of Christ shortName UCC
subject linked to: UCC