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| Field | Congregational Federation |
|---|---|
| Type | Denomination |
| Origin | 20th century England, Scotland and Wales |
| Overview | The Congregational Federation is a fellowship of independent Congregational churches in Britain. |
| History | It was established in 1972 by churches that did not enter the new United Reformed Church, continuing an older English Congregational heritage. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It values local church autonomy, covenant community, Scripture, Christian freedom, and mutual support. |
| Worship and practice | Worship forms range from traditional free-church services to contemporary local expressions. |
| Organisation and life | Each church governs itself; the Federation provides fellowship and shared support without exercising a central episcopate. |
| Broader traditions | Congregationalism |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |