What is the Great Communion?

"What is the Great Communion" podcast interview with John Wilson and Dave Lemley.

John is an elder at the University Church of Christ and Dave is the University Chaplain at Pepperdine University.

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Great Communion Planned for October 4

This fall marks the 200^th anniversary of the American Restoration Movement, a vision of unity and simple faith carried on by the Stone-Campbell heritage of Churches of Christ, Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, Disciples of Christ, and the International Churches of Christ. We trace these ideals to their clear and persuasive articulation in Thomas Campbell’s “Declaration and Address,” an 1809 statement of faith and call to Christian love that echoes with great hope for today.

As heirs of this common heritage, the University Church of Christ will invite members from area Stone-Campbell churches to gather at the Lord’s Table with us on Sunday, October 4, at 3pm, in Elkins Auditorium on the Pepperdine University campus. We will recall our past and look towards our future as we remember our Lord, proclaim our faith, and affirm our baptism into God’s family.  This Great Communion service will be one of many across the world on October 4, gatherings devoted to Campbell’s reminder of what it means to be called Christian.

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Professor Doug Foster Describes the Great Commnunion Gathering Scheduled for October 4

Where is Pepperdine University?

Pepperdine University's Malibu campus is home to Seaver College, The Pepperdine University School of Law, the School of Public Policy, the Graziadio School of Business and Management, and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. It also home to the Villa Graziadio Executive Center which features state of the art conference facilities and 50 guest rooms. 

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Declaration and Address

Thomas Campbell’s “Declaration and Address” is at the heart of our bicentennial celebration. Written in 1809, just two years after his arrival in America, the D&A is the closest thing we have to a “constitution” for our faith movement. Its thesis is that “the church of Christ upon earth is essentially, intentionally, and constitutionally one.” That is, that by its very essence...READ MORE.

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