National Council of Churches in the Philippines
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Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It represents close to twelve million adherents. Advocacy for environmental protection and against large-scale mining are part of its core mission. Christian organizations other than churches may be received as associate members. It is member of the World Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches is a worldwide fellowship of 349 global, regional and sub-regional, national and local churches seeking unity, a common witness and Christian service. It is a Christian ecumenical organization that is based in the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland...
and the Christian Conference of Asia
Christian Conference of Asia
The Christian Conference of Asia is a regional ecumenical organisation representing 17 National Councils and 100 denominations in 21 countries:- Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan,...
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History and structure
The NCCP was established in 1963. Its forerunners include the Philippine Federation of Christian Churches in 1949, the Philippine Federation of Evangelical Churches in 1939, the National Christian Council in 1929, the Evangelical Union in 1901, and the Missionary Alliance in 1900.It is organized in ten regional ecumenical councils:
- Cordillera,
- Cagayan Valley,
- Pangasinan-Ilocos-La Union-Abra,
- Romblon-Mindoro,
- Palawan,
- Western Visayas,
- Eastern Visayas,
- Cotabato,
- Misamis Oriental-Camiguin-Butuan-Lanao,
- Basilan-Zamboanga-Misamis Occidental Regional Ecumenical Council.
The NCCP is located at 879 Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, 1104 Philippines. Its Secretary-General
Secretary-General
-International intergovernmental organizations:-International nongovernmental organizations:-Sports governing bodies:...
is the Rev. Fr. Rex Reyes of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines
Episcopal Church in the Philippines
The Episcopal Church in the Philippines is a province of the Anglican Communion first established by the Episcopal Church. It was founded in 1901 by American missionaries led by Charles Henry Brent, who served as the first resident bishop. It became an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion...
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Vision and mission
VisionLife in all its Fullness is what Jesus Christ lived and died for. NCCP envisions this life in a just, egalitarian, self-reliant, and sustainable society.
Mission
Our faith and vision move us to be an ecumenical fellowship of churches, be a channel for united witness and common action, by being in solidarity with the people in the struggle for justice, peace and the integrity of creation.
List of member churches
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Apostolic Catholic Church Apostolic Catholic Church The Apostolic Catholic Church is a self-governing church that claims to trace its faith and worship from the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church that Jesus Christ and his Apostles established. The church believes the Trinitarian Doctrine that states that the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit... (ACC) |
| Christ Centered Church (CCC) | |
| Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches The Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, Inc. is the oldest Baptist organizational body in the Philippines.Colporters translated and distributed Bibles in the Philippines beginning in the 1890s... (CPBC) |
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Episcopal Church of the Philippines Episcopal Church in the Philippines The Episcopal Church in the Philippines is a province of the Anglican Communion first established by the Episcopal Church. It was founded in 1901 by American missionaries led by Charles Henry Brent, who served as the first resident bishop. It became an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion... (ECP) |
| Iglesia Evangelica Metodista En Las Islas Filipinas Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas was founded February 28, 1909 by Bishop Nicholas Zamora... (IEMELIF) (Evangelical Methodist Church in the Philippines) |
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Iglesia Filipina Independiente Philippine Independent Church The Philippine Independent Church, The Philippine Independent Church, The Philippine Independent Church, (officially the or the IFI, also known as the Philippine Independent Catholic Church or in Ilocano: Siwawayawaya nga Simbaan ti Filipinas (in in Kinaray-a/Hiligaynon: Simbahan Hilway nga... (IFI) (Philippine Independent Church-PIC) |
| Iglesia Unida Ekyumenikal (UNIDA) | |
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Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP) |
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The Salvation Army The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries.... (TSA) |
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The United Methodist Church of the Philippines Philippines Central Conference (United Methodist Church) The Philippines Central Conference of The United Methodist Church is a collections of Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church located in the islands of the are organized into central conference, much like Jurisdictional Conferences in the United States... (UMC) |
| United Church of Christ in the Philippines United Church of Christ in the Philippines The United Church of Christ in the Philippines is a Christian denomination in the Philippines... (UCCP) |
List of associate members
- Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU)
- Consortium of Christian Organizations in Rurban Development (CONCORD)
- Ecumenical Church Loan Fund, Inc. (ECLOP)
- Kaisahang Buhay Foundation (KBF)
- Manila Community Services, Inc. (MCSI)
- Lingap Pangkabataan, Inc. (LPI)
- Philippine Bible Society (PBS) Philippine Bible Society
- Student Christian Movement of the Philippines (SCMP)
- Union Church of Manila (UCM)
See also
- Christianity in the PhilippinesChristianity in the PhilippinesThe Philippines is one of two predominantly Roman Catholic nations in Asia, the other being East Timor. About 93% of the population is Christian, about 5% are Muslim and about 2% are other or none.-History:...
- Roman Catholicism in the PhilippinesRoman Catholicism in the PhilippinesThe Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, in full communion with the Pope.With 73.8 million members in 2005, it is the predominant religion, making the Philippines the third largest "Catholic" nation in the world after Brazil and Mexico, as well as one...
- Philippine Orthodox ChurchPhilippine Orthodox ChurchThe Philippine Orthodox Church refers to the officially established Eastern Orthodox presence in the Philippines as a whole. Currently, there are two canonical Orthodox jurisdictions:...
- Protestantism in the Philippines
- Roman Catholicism in the Philippines
- Buddhism in the PhilippinesBuddhism in the PhilippinesBuddhism is a relatively minor religion in the Philippines. It is largely confined to the Filipino Chinese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese communities. There are temples in Manila, Davao, and Cebu, and other places. Estimates at the Buddhist population of the Philippines varies...
- Hinduism in the PhilippinesHinduism in the PhilippinesHinduism has been a major cultural, economic, political and religious influence in the archipelago that now comprise the Philippines. At present, however, it is limited to a small recent immigrant Indian community, though traditional religious beliefs in most parts of the country have strong Hindu...
- Islam in the PhilippinesIslam in the PhilippinesIslam is the oldest recorded monotheistic religion in the Philippines. Islam reached the Philippines between the 12th and 14th century with the arrival of Muslim traders from Persian Gulf and the Malabar Coast in Southern India, and their followers from several sultanate governments in the Malay...