The United Church of Christ was created in 1957 through the merger of the Congregational Christian Church and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. Like Edwards, most UCC churches in New England come from the Congregational Church, and trace our roots back to the Puritans.
The United Church of Christ has a congregational structure, so each local church is responsible for making our own decisions, based on our understanding of how God is leading us. We come together as a denomination in order to share guidance and support, and to be able to make a difference in the world.