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The Churches of Christ, also commonly known as the Church of Christ, is a loose association of autonomous Christian congregations located around the world. Typically, their distinguishing beliefs are that of the necessity of baptism for salvation and the prohibition of musical instruments in worship. Many such congregations identify themselves ...
Cloverdale eventually amalgamated into Surrey as one of its six town centres. [2] Cloverdale is known as a historic centre of Surrey, and is home to many heritage sites, including Christ Church, one of Surrey's oldest buildings (built in 1882). [3] It is also the location of the City of Surrey's official museum. [4]
Universities and colleges affiliated with the Churches of Christ include these institutions: Church of Christ college. Town. Abilene Christian University. Abilene, Texas. Amridge University (formerly Southern Christian University) Montgomery, Alabama. Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver.
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The churches are independent congregations and typically go by the name "Christian Church", but often use the name "Church of Christ" as well. Though isolated exceptions may occur, it is generally agreed within the movement that no personal or family names should be attached to a congregation which Christ purchased and established with his own blood, though geographical labels are acceptable.
The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a socially liberal mainline Protestant Christian denomination based in the United States, with historical and confessional roots in the Congregational, Restorationist, Continental Reformed, and Lutheran traditions, and with approximately 4,600 churches and 712,000 members. [2][3] The UCC is a historical ...
Church of Christ (Wightite) – This denomination, founded by Lyman Wight in 1844, split from the Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints) at the death of Joseph Smith. Church of Christ (Temple Lot) – Informally referred to as "Hedrickites", this denomination is headquartered in Independence, Missouri, on what is known as the Temple Lot. It was ...
The World Convention of Churches of Christ was formed and in October 1930, up to 10,000 people attended the first gathering in Washington DC, U.S. The program included an afternoon tea at the White House hosted by President Herbert Hoover and the First Lady. Bader became the first president of the convention (1930–35) and was also appointed ...