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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Church of God in Christ PR Pr
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Church of God in Christ PR www.cogic.org [email protected] THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ELECTS BISHOP J. DREW SHEARD AS ITS NEW PRESIDING BISHOP Memphis, TN (March 20, 2021) Bishop J. Drew Sheard has been elected as the new Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the largest Pentecostal denomination in the country. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) General Assembly, the legislative body of the denomination, has voted Bishop J. Drew Sheard of Detroit, Michigan as the leader of the worldwide organization. Presiding Bishop Sheard says, “I am humbled and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve this extraordinary organization, the Church of God in Christ, as its new leader and Presiding Bishop.” He adds, “To be elected to serve as the Presiding Bishop for the Church in which I was born, raised, and have learned and served all my life, is a dream and desire that can only be fulfilled by God’s loving grace and guidance. The opportunity to serve such an extraordinary organization at our highest recognized level of priesthood is beyond humbling. I am so grateful for the unparalleled support of my loving wife, Karen, who has served diligently alongside me in ministry, and for my children. I could never adequately honor or appreciate my parents for demonstrating holiness by sheer example. With complete excitement and joy, I look forward to serving the Lord’s people.” Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard was born on January 1, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, to Bishop and Mrs. -
2017 5 for 5 Churches
United Church of Christ 5 for 5 churches Abundant Peace UCC, Las Vegas, NV Advent United Church of Christ, Columbus, OH All Peoples UCC, Bend, OR Allegheny United Church of Christ, Alleghenyville, PA Amherst Community Church, Snyder, NY Amistad Chapel, Cleveland, OH Apples UCC, Thurmont, MD Arcade United Church of Christ Congregational, Arcade, NY Arlington Congregational UCC, Jacksonville, FL Augustana UCC, Holland, IN Bainbridge Community UCC, Chagrin Falls, OH Baiting Hollow Congregational UCC, Calverton, NY Barneveld Congregational UCC, Barneveld, WI Bausman Memorial UCC, Wyomissing, PA Bay View UCC, Norfolk, VA Beaver United Church of Christ, Beavercreek, OH Ben Salem UCC, Lehighton, PA Berkeley Community Cong UCC, Denver, CO Bethany Congregational UCC, San Antonio, TX Bethany UCC, Baxter, IA Bethany UCC, Chicago, IL Bethany UCC, Freeport, IL Bethany UCC, Louisville, KY Bethany UCC, Claremont, NC Bethany UCC, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Bethany UCC, Bethlehem, PA Bethany UCC, Philadelphia, PA Bethany UCC, Randolph, VT Bethany United Church of Christ, Lebanon, OH Bethel Congregational UCC, Ontario, CA Bethel Congregational UCC, Beaverton, OR Bethel Congregational UCC, White Salmon, WA Bethel Memorial UCC, Creve Coeur, IL Bethel UCC, Nebraska City, NE Bethel United Church of Christ, Cahokia, IL Bethel United Church of Christ, Elmhurst, IL Bethel United Church of Christ, Evansville, IN Bethel United Church of Christ, Kansas City, MO Bethel United Church of Christ, Beloit, OH Bethel United Church of Christ, Elkhart Lake, WI Bethel-Bethany UCC, -
United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ Religious Beliefs and Healthcare Decisions by Arlene K. Nehring he United Church of Christ (UCC) was born out T of, and continues to shape and be shaped by, the ecumenical movement—the attempt of Christians to unite around matters of agreement rather than to divide over matters of disagreement. In 1957, two denominations merged, the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church, Contents resulting in the United Church of Christ. The Individual and 2 Although the UCC is usually viewed as an heir to the Patient-Caregiver Relationship the Reformed Protestant tradition, the denomination also includes historic Lutheran roots among the tradi- Family, Sexuality, and Procreation 3 tions that inform its faith and practice. The UCC is Genetics 5 sometimes described as a “non-creedal” church Mental Health 6 because no specific confession or set of confessional statements is considered normative for the church’s Death and Dying 8 faith. But UCC beliefs can be gleaned not only from Special Concerns 9 the numerous confessions that the church has actual- ly employed, but also from the traditions reflected in its worship and other practices, such as confirmation. From this perspective, the UCC might better be described as a “multi-creedal, multi-confessional” church. It embraces a rich Protestant heritage in which the primary authority of the Scriptures, justifi- cation by grace through faith, and the continuing guidance of the Holy Spirit are all central tenets. Although the UCC also features enormous theological diversity, two other key principles are embraced by virtually all its members. -
Reformed Tradition
THE ReformedEXPLORING THE FOUNDATIONS Tradition: OF FAITH Before You Begin This will be a brief overview of the stream of Christianity known as the Reformed tradition. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Reformed Church in America, the United Church of Christ, and the Christian Reformed Church are among those considered to be churches in the Reformed tradition. Readers who are not Presbyterian may find this topic to be “too Presbyterian.” We encourage you to find out more about your own faith tradition. Background Information The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is part of the Reformed tradition, which, like most Christian traditions, is ancient. It began at the time of Abraham and Sarah and was Jewish for about two thousand years before moving into the formation of the Christian church. As Christianity grew and evolved, two distinct expressions of Christianity emerged, and the Eastern Orthodox expression officially split with the Roman Catholic expression in the 11th century. Those of the Reformed tradition diverged from the Roman Catholic branch at the time of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Martin Luther of Germany precipitated the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Soon Huldrych Zwingli was leading the Reformation in Switzerland; there were important theological differences between Zwingli and Luther. As the Reformation progressed, the term “Reformed” became attached to the Swiss Reformation because of its insistence on References Refer to “Small Groups 101” in The Creating WomanSpace section for tips on leading a small group. Refer to the “Faith in Action” sections of Remembering Sacredness for tips on incorporating spiritual practices into your group or individual work with this topic. -
The Early Apostolics and the Trinity
Chapter 3 The Early Apostolics and the Trinity The Tenets of the Apostolic Church begin with the Trinity (a feature which curiously sets them apart from most other evangelical and Pentecostal state- ments of faith).1 While most other evangelical and Pentecostal movements commence their doctrinal statements with reference to Scripture, the Tenets do not mention Scripture until the eighth position (between the Sacraments and Church government, and thus firmly within the context of ecclesiology). This primacy of the Trinity in the order of the Tenets was not accidental. Rath- er, the early leaders of the Apostolic Church were making clear their firm belief that the doctrine of the Trinity was the doctrine upon which all others rest and from which all others derive their meaning. Hence, unsurprisingly, some of these early leaders devoted significant reflection to the doctrine of the Trinity. 3.1 D.P. Williams and Thomas Rees: The Trinity and the Trinitarian Undergirding of All Theology In 1939 D.P. Williams wrote a two-volume work entitled The Trinity.2 The draft was intended as the first in a series exploring the Tenets of the Apostolic Church. However, due to the outbreak of war, it was never published, and when, after the war and ensuing paper shortages concluded, a series of works on the Tenets was finally published, the volumes included in the series were much less substantial. In fact, these works were not published until after the death of Williams, and thus without any contribution from his pen. When a volume on the Trinity was eventually published in the series of ‘Te- net Booklets’, it was a very short work by Thomas Rees.3 However, this work by 1 The statements of faith of the Elim Pentecostal Church and AoG (the other two indigenous British Pentecostal denominations) both commence with a statement on Scripture. -
Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ
THE INTERIM MINISTRY HANDBOOK of the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ Contents I. An Introduction to Interim Ministry II. A Shared Ministry: Responsibilities and Expectations A. Policies Concerning Interim Ministry B. Characteristics of the Interim Minister C. Compensation Guidelines D. Contractual Concerns E. Guidelines Concerning Responsibilities and Expectations F. Additional Suggestions III. Interim Ministry Profile III. A Covenant for Interim Pastorates V. Background Disclosure This Handbook is intended primarily as a resource for Interim Ministers. Approved by the Interim Ministry Group and the Conference Minister of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ, November, 1998 Updated 9/04 Updated 1/11 2 An Introduction to Interim Ministry The interim period is the time that occurs between the end of one settled pastorate and the beginning of the next. An interim pastor serves a church only during this period, and will not be a candidate for the permanent position. This limitation is the basis for the unique work of the interim pastorate, and it is the responsibility of the interim pastor to maintain the integrity of the position and the work. I. The Interim Minister A. Within the United Church of Christ, interim ministry is understood to be the specialized, time-limited pastoral ministry provided to a local congregation or other ecclesiastical setting during the search process for a person to be called to provide settled ministerial leadership in that setting. The Interim Minister, like other authorized ministers in the United Church of Christ is subject to the oversight of the Association’s Committee on Church and Ministry. -
Appendix B: Methodology for Estimating Christian Movements
95 GLOBAL CHRISTIANITY Appendix B: Methodology for Estimating Christian Movements In many countries, censuses and demographic surveys do not include the detailed denominational affiliation and religious self-identification measures necessary for determining the size of global movements within Christianity (such as evangelicalism, pentecostalism and the charismatic movement). The figures on Christian movements in this report were commissioned by the Pew Forum from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity (CSGC) at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. CSGC researchers generated their estimates based in large part on figures provided by Christian denominations and organizations around the world. CSGC has obtained denominational membership information from about 41,000 organizations worldwide.24 The Center for the Study of Global Christianity’s estimates for the number of pentecostals worldwide are based on membership data from historically pentecostal denominations, such as the Assemblies of God and the Church of God in Christ. Pentecostal denominations emphasize the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues, divine healing and prophecy. (For more details, see Defining Christian Traditions on page 38.) The pentecostal estimates also include denominations and independent churches that have pervasive pentecostal characteristics or practices but are not considered historically pentecostal.25 Charismatic Christians engage in spiritual practices associated with pentecostalism, such as speaking in tongues and divine healing, but belong to Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant or other denominations in which a minority of congregations have pervasive pentecostal practices. (For more details, see Defining Christian Traditions on page 38.) The Center for the Study of Global Christianity’s estimates of the size of the charismatic movement are based on statistics from denominational groups, relevant survey data and questionnaires distributed to key religious leaders. -
Resolution on Calling on United Church of Christ Congregations to Declare Themselves Open and Affirming MACUCC Annual Meeting 1984
Resolution on Calling on United Church of Christ Congregations to Declare Themselves Open and Affirming MACUCC Annual Meeting 1984 Whereas the Apostle Paul has said that, as Christians, we are many members but we are one body in Christ, and recognizing that lesbian and gay people are already members of the church of Christ through baptism and that these same persons have gifts of ministry and faith to offer the United Church of Christ; and Whereas the United Church of Christ has historically affirmed a rich diversity in its theological and biblical perspectives and, as a free church, has encouraged freedom of individual response to the Gospel of Christ; and Whereas the Tenth through the Fourteenth General Synods have adopted a number of resolutions affirming the civil rights of gay and bisexual people, encouraging the inclusion of gay and bisexual people on association church and ministry committees within the United Church of Christ, and addressing the concerns of same gender oriented persons and their families within the United Church of Christ; and Whereas the Executive Council of the United Church of Christ adopted in 1980 equal employment opportunity policy which does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of sexual orientation; and Whereas the United Church Coalition for Lesbian/Gay Concerns has urged the implementation of a process whereby United Church of Christ congregations adopt a statement of openness and affirmation of lesbian, gay and bisexual persons in the life and mission of the local congregations: -
Sacred Listening: Hearing God, Ourselves, and Our Neighbors
Epiphany & Lent 2019 Sacred Listening: Hearing God, Ourselves, and Our Neighbors A publication of First Church of Christ, Congregational United Church of Christ 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR MEDITATION …………………………………………………………………… 2 MINISTER’S NOTE ……………………………………….……………………………………..... 4 CHURCH LIFE UPDATES ……………….………………………………………………….. 9 EVENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…..... 19 ANNOUNCEMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………… 21 CONGREGANT CONTRIBUTIONS ……………………...………………………….. 25 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT [email protected] 860-346-6657 / www.firstchurchmiddletown.org Ministers, The Whole Congregation Minister, Reverend Julia Burkey Music Minister, Shari Lucas Minister of Youth & Families, Pastor Mahogany Thomas Moderator, Karl Scheibe Vice Moderator, Suzanna Barrett Treasurer, Andrea Roberts Clerk, Kari Sullivan Member at Large, Ann Marie Foote Deacon Co-Chairs, Anthony Moran & Julie Hurlburt Deacon Rep. for Exec. Committee, Gabriela De Golia Trustees Rep. for Exec. Committee, Trevor Davis Office Manager, Kortney Balsamo Upcoming Executive Committee Meeting Dates: Thursdays 12/20, 1/17, and 2/21 at 6:30 PM in the Memorial Room Wish to share an announcement? Please send it to Kortney Balsamo, our Office Manager, at [email protected] by Wednesday each week so she can include it in the weekly bulletin. 1 For your meditation “Instructions for living a life: pay attention, be astonished, tell about it.” - Mary Oliver “Breathing in, I see myself as a flower. Breathing out, I feel fresh. Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain. Breathing out, I feel solid. Breathing in, I see myself as still water. Breathing out, I reflect things as they are. Breathing in, I see myself as space. Breathing out, I feel free.” - Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh “Be at peace among yourselves. -
[email protected] CHURCH of GOD in CHRIST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [email protected] www.cogic.org CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST HOSTS GOOD FRIDAY VIRTUAL SERVICE “7 LAST SAYINGS OF CHRIST” Memphis, TN (April 9, 2020) The largest Pentecostal denomination in the country, the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), is hosting a virtual Good Friday Service entitled, “7 Last Sayings of Christ.” On Friday, April 10th at 6pm EST, 5pm CST and 3pm PST, the Church of God in Christ will broadcast its virtual Good Friday service to millions of members around the globe. Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. says, “For Christians, Good Friday is a symbol of hope for the very crux of our faith. It is one of the most important days of the year in Christendom that commemorates the crucifying of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While Good Friday is a day of reflection for the awesome price Christ paid on the Cross, it also ushers in the celebratory significance that on the third day - Resurrection Sunday - our Savior rose.” This virtual service “7 Last Sayings of Christ” shares the Bible’s recording of Jesus’ last words while on the Cross. The speakers for this significant service include Presiding Bishop Blake and Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis, General Supervisor (Los Angeles, CA); Pastor Benjamin Stephens, III (Kansas City, MO); Bishop Edwin Walker (Chicago, IL); Bishop Frank A. White (Freeport, NY); Evangelist Maxine Kershaw (Columbia, SC); and Bishop J. Louis Felton (Philadelphia, PA). Musical guests include president of the COGIC International Music Department, Dr. Judith Christie McAllister, and Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music artist, Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole. -
Leah Joy P. Capilitan
LOCAL CHURCH AUTONOMY IN THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES (UCCP): ITS MISSIONAL IMPLICATIONS LEAH JOY P. CAPILITAN MASTER OF THEOLOGY SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY DUMAGUETE CITY APRIL 2019 ii DEDICATION To Mama and Papa in whose nurturing love I experienced the grace and love of God. I thank my God every time I remember you (Phil. 1:3). iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Hallelujah! Words are not enough to express my joy and thanksgiving for this opportunity God has given me to pursue and finish this study. To God, I am truly grateful and to the people whom God has sent me to help make the completion of this undertaking possible. I would like to acknowledge the following people and institutions who in one way or another have helped me and journeyed with me since the beginning of this study until I finished. To Rev. Dr. Lope B. Robin, my thesis adviser, who patiently guided me in the preparation and completion of this thesis. To the members of the panel, chaired by Dr. Margaret Helen U. Alvarez, Dean of the Graduate School; Rev. Dr. Jeaneth H. Faller, Dean of the Divinity School; Rev. Dr. Josephat Rweyemamu, UEM Mission Co-Worker; Bishop Erme R. Camba, UCCP Bishop Emeritus; and Dr. Victor Aguilan, Coordinator of the Divinity School Graduate Program for generously sharing their brilliance and expertise for the improvement of this thesis through their suggestions and contributions. I am also grateful to the Conference Council of Negros District Conference (NDC) for allowing me to conduct the study in some of its local churches. -
United Church of Christ History
United Church of Christ History The United Church of Christ traces its roots back to the movements of European Reformed Protestantism to proclaim the good news based on biblical truths led by the Spirit of God. One of the youngest American denominations, its background ties it to some of the oldest heritages in Protestantism. The United Church of Christ, a united and uniting church, was born on June 25, 1957 when the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Churches merged. Each of these branches was the product of a previous merger. The United Church of Christ is thus a combination of four groups. Two of these were the Congregational Churches of the English Reformation with Puritan New England roots in America and the Christian Church with American frontier beginnings. These two denominations were concerned for freedom of religious expression and local autonomy and united in 1931 to become the Congregational Christian Churches. The other two denominations were the Evangelical Synod of North America, a 19th-century German-American church of the frontier Mississippi Valley, and the Reformed Church in the United States, initially composed of early 18th-century churches in Pennsylvania and neighboring colonies. The parent churches were of German and Swiss heritage, conscientious carriers of the Reformed and Lutheran traditions of the Reformation, and united to form the Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1934. The Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Christian Churches shared a strong commitment under Christ to the freedom of religious expression. They also shared strong European ties, early colonial roots, and the vitality of the American frontier church.