Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a mainline Protestant denomination in the United States known for its emphasis on Christian unity, believer’s baptism, congregational autonomy, and open Communion.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) canonical | 31 |
| Disciples of Christ | 23 |
| Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations | 1 |
| Congregationalists | 1 |
| Disciples of Christ (Christian Church) | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian denomination
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Protestant denomination ⓘ mainline Protestant church ⓘ |
| baptismPractice | believer’s baptism by immersion ⓘ |
| churchPolity | congregational polity ⓘ |
| clergyEducation | seminary-trained ministry encouraged ⓘ |
| communionPolicy | open Communion ⓘ |
| communionPractice | weekly Communion ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| doctrine |
emphasis on New Testament Christianity
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rejection of creeds as tests of fellowship ⓘ |
| ecclesiology | congregationally governed local churches ⓘ |
| ecumenicalOrientation | strongly ecumenical ⓘ |
| emphasis |
Christian unity
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believer’s baptism ⓘ congregational autonomy ⓘ lay leadership ⓘ mission and outreach ⓘ open Communion ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| formationAsDenomination | 20th century restructuring of the Stone–Campbell Movement ⓘ |
| governance | congregational autonomy within a wider denominational structure ⓘ |
| hasClergyTitle | minister ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
Indianapolis
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surface form:
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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| historicalFigure |
Alexander Campbell
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Barton W. Stone ⓘ Thomas Campbell ⓘ |
| language | primarily English in the United States ⓘ |
| memberOf |
Churches Uniting in Christ
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National Council of Churches ⓘ World Council of Churches ⓘ |
| motto |
In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things love
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No creed but Christ ⓘ Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent ⓘ |
| ordinationOfWomen | permitted ⓘ |
| originatesFrom |
Restorationism
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surface form:
Restoration Movement in the United States
Churches of Christ ⓘ
surface form:
Stone–Campbell Movement
|
| region | North America ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| sacrament |
Holy Eucharist
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surface form:
Lord’s Supper
baptism ⓘ |
| scripture | Bible ⓘ |
| scriptureView | Bible as authoritative for faith and practice ⓘ |
| separatedFrom |
Churches of Christ
ⓘ
Churches of Christ ⓘ
surface form:
independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
|
| stanceOnWomenInMinistry | supports women’s ordination ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition |
Restorationism
ⓘ
surface form:
Restoration Movement
|
| viewOfCommunion | central act of weekly worship ⓘ |
| worshipStyle | Protestant liturgical and free-church blend ⓘ |
Referenced by (57)
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Congregationalists
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Disciples of Christ
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
Bethany, Virginia, United States
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Bethany, West Virginia
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Disciples of Christ
Bethany, Virginia, United States
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Bethany, West Virginia
Bethany College, Bethany, Virginia
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religiousAffiliation
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Bethany College (Bethany, West Virginia)
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
God’s Acre Cemetery, Bethany, West Virginia
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Disciples of Christ
God’s Acre Cemetery, Bethany, West Virginia
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Disciples of Christ
The Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
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Disciples of Christ
Park Avenue Christian Church (New York City)
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Disciples of Christ
historic district (Bethany Historic District)
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Bethany Historic District
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Disciples of Christ (Christian Church)
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Disciples of Christ
Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations
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Disciples of Christ