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International Council of Community Churches Director at Grace Covenant.
Michael Livingston, Former Executive Director, International Council of Community Churches and Past President of the National Council of Churches, speaking at Grace Covenant.

Grace Covenant Church of Oak Ridge purposefully speaks of itself as interdenominational rather than nondenominational. We have no problem with denominations but are led by the diversity of denominational backgrounds represented in our congregation and community to choose an alternative course. We are aligned with two like-minded organizations of churches--the International Council of Community Churches (ICCC) and the Alliance of Baptists. Both organizations are comparatively new and small. Both are strongly ecumenical and hold membership in the National Council of Churches. Both have strong traditions over their short lifetimes of standing for racial reconciliation, interfaith dialogue and a ministry of justice and peace.


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"That they may be one . . . "
The International Council of Community Churches: 
The ICCC was organized in 1950 when two fellowships in the Community Church Movement joined in a historic merger. With one of the fellowships being primarily African-American and the other, primarily Caucasian, the union of the two groups represented the largest interracial merger of religious bodies in America. Strong bonds of friendship have developed over the last sixty years as the Council has dedicated itself to the work of Christian unity and reconciliation in human society.   


The Alliance of Baptists:  
Originating in 1987, the Alliance of Baptists has spread nationwide while establishing international partnerships with Baptists in Cuba, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Brazil. In its 20+ years, it has  has consistently spoken to social-moral issues, beginning with its 1990 statement on Racism and Repentance and continuing with statements on Jewish-Christian and Muslim-Christian relations, human sexuality, environmental responsibility, Cuba, the crisis in Zimbabwe and the death penalty. In 2003, the Alliance formalized a Partnership in Mission and Ministry with the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ, which looks toward a future of shared ministry. 

By virtue of its membership in the International Council of Community Churches and the Alliance of Baptists, Grace Covenant Church is pleased to support the work of the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches. Through the ICCC, Grace Covenant is also represented in the collaboration of Christian Churches Together and Churches Uniting in Christ.   


                                                                                 
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Grace Covenant Church at Trinity Center
320 Robertsville Road
P.O. Box 4575
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
 
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