Christian Church (disciples Of Christ)

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has been especially concerned that they understand how worship relates to inclusiveness toward all types of people. In recent years, these churches have been especially concerned to incorporate women and children into full participation in worship. The words of the preamble to The Design for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) reveal that worship is at the heart of this group's identity: As members of the Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world. In Christ's name and by his grace, we accept our mission of witness and service to all people. We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth, and in the covenant of love which binds us to God and one another. Through baptism into Christ, we enter into newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God. In the communion of the Holy Spirit, we are joined together in disci…