Compare theology entries
Showing up to five selected entries side by side.
| Field | United Reformed Church |
|---|---|
| Type | Denomination |
| Origin | 20th century England and Wales |
| Overview | The United Reformed Church is a UK Reformed denomination created through union and rooted in Presbyterian and Congregational histories. |
| History | It began in 1972 through the union of the Presbyterian Church of England and the Congregational Church in England and Wales, with later unions adding other traditions. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It combines Reformed theology, ecumenical commitment, local discernment, and a covenantal understanding of church life. |
| Worship and practice | Worship varies from formal Word-and-sacrament services to informal contemporary gatherings. |
| Organisation and life | Local churches, synods, and a General Assembly share governance; both presbyterian and congregational inheritances remain visible. |
| Broader traditions | Reformed Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | Congregationalism |
| Contrasting positions | — |