MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Cleveland-based United Church of Christ minister with expertise in interchurch relations has been appointed as the first director of Churches Uniting in Christ, a new umbrella agency for nine denominations.
The appointment of Bertrice Y. Wood marks the first step in formulating the new cooperative effort that has succeeded more than 40 years of discussion by the Consultation on Church Union.
Churches Uniting in Christ was inaugurated Jan. 20 in Memphis, Tenn. Its members include the African Methodist Episcopal Church, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Episcopal Church, International Council of Community Churches, Presbyterian Church (USA), United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a “partner in mission and dialogue” with CUIC.
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