Is there a communion between United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ?

[RileyG]

It has come to my attention there are many ordained clergy in both. Many pastors who were originally ordained in Disciples of Christ are now serving UCC congregations.

What are the theological differences between them?

God bless

 

[actionsub]

It has come to my attention there are many ordained clergy in both. Many pastors who were originally ordained in Disciples of Christ are now serving UCC congregations.

What are the theological differences between them?

God bless

The main difference between the two groups is that UCC is pedobaptist and the DoC practices believer's baptism. Other than that, both groups hold to a liberal theology.
Now back in the 90s, the UCC and Disciples realized they had more in common than the differences weren't a barrier to the two denoms working together. While they have not formally merged into one denomination, they practice what is called "full communion" in which both UCC and DoC agree to mutual recognition of their sacraments and ordained ministry. So there are many cases in which a minister ordained in the UCC can be called to pastor a Disciples church, and vice versa. (There's a bit more to it than that, but it usually boils down to an extra three credit hours in seminary studying the other group's history and doctrine...)

 

[RileyG]

The main difference between the two groups is that UCC is pedobaptist and the DoC practices believer's baptism. Other than that, both groups hold to a liberal theology.
Now back in the 90s, the UCC and Disciples realized they had more in common than the differences weren't a barrier to the two denoms working together. While they have not formally merged into one denomination, they practice what is called "full communion" in which both UCC and DoC agree to mutual recognition of their sacraments and ordained ministry. So there are many cases in which a minister ordained in the UCC can be called to pastor a Disciples church, and vice versa. (There's a bit more to it than that, but it usually boils down to an extra three credit hours in seminary studying the other group's history and doctrine...)

Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate it

 

[bbbbbbb]

I would probably compare the two with Unitarians and Universalists. Both of these denominations have, historically, held significant differences in theology, but in the face of significant shrinkage in membership, they decided to merge. The Unitarians and Universalists merged formally, with the outcome being the Unitarian-Universalist Church. The UCC and Disciples of Christ have not formally merged, but are otherwise closely affiliated.