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Proposed Church Merger Up For Stormy Decision
In Omaha Nebraska Congregational Christians vote on uniting with Evangelical and Reformed to form the United Church of Christ. The plan, 14 years in the making, faces opposition over preserving local church autonomy amid a historic union of two Protestant traditions. About 3,000 church representatives gather as the General Council weighs whether to defer final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Pilgrims
Evangelical and Reformed Church
United Church of Christ
New England
General Council
Congregational Christian Fellowship
Marion J. Bradshaw
Bangor
Theological Seminary
Malcolm Burton
Pontiac, Mich
Evangelist and Reformed Church
America
Church of England
Pilgrims