United Church of Christ/Congregationalism

Rituals and Worship

Symbolism

The United Church of Christ has a distinctive symbol. A cross, crown, and orb are enclosed within an oval inscribed with the name of the church and a quote from John 17:21, in which Jesus prayed "that they may all be one."

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