In November 2010, the delegates to the General Assembly of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC), a leading force for ecumenical cooperation and witness among US Christian denominations, accepted the Community of Christ as a member, making it the 37th communion [denomination] in the NCC. This paper will explore the impulses, initiatives, and the official World Conference actions that materially advanced ecumenical involvement and participation on the part of the Community of Christ with other Christian communions. It will also explore the significance that membership in the NCC has for ommunity of Christ, its history, and its mission. other Christian communions. it will also explore the significance that membership in the NCC has for Community of Christ, its history, and its mission.

Dale E. Luffman