Viewed in its history, the United Church of Christ offers a diversity of theological heritage (Reformation, Enlightenment, and Pietism), congregational and presbyterian polities, liberal theological approaches, all stirred with an ecumenical spirit. Walker instead focuses on the ethos and culture of the UCC to offer 'the evolution of a UCC style,' while acknowledging the tensions and boundaries. Randi J. Walker is associate professor of church history at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California, and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. |
