Note: To continue is a congregation of the United Brethren in Christ Church, each local congregation must sign and complete a National Conference Covenant, in which they affirm eight points. This needs to be done every two years. The initial covenant needs to be returned by January 1, 2006. Official copies of the covenant will be mailed to each local church. You can also download a copy in PDF format.
National Conference Covenant
We, the people of
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NAME OF THE LOCAL CONGREGATION
Located at ______________________________________________
CITY AND STATE
By vote of our highest governing body at its meeting on
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DATE
Do hereby affirm our support of and membership in the US National Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, International, by affirming the following:
1. That we are committed to the United Brethren Confession of Faith.
2. That we agree with the core values of the United Brethren in Christ, International.
3. That we agree to abide by the Constitution and Discipline of the US National Conference.
4. That we are passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission through our local church.
5. That we are interested in partnering with other like-minded churches.
6. That we will support the ministry and mission of the United Brethren Church, USA, through the annual partnership fee.
7. That we will participate in a cluster.
8. That we will support the camps, university, and other ministries of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
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BISHOP
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SENIOR PASTOR
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LAYPERSON REPRESENTING THE CHURCH GOVERNING BODY
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