American Congregational Union Explained

The American Congregational Union was formed in 1853 to promote Congregationalism in the United States, primarily through the construction of Congregational churches.^[1] In 1892, its name was changed to the Congregational Church Building Society.^[2] It was an agency of the National Council of Congregational Churches.

By 1893, they had assisted in the creation of 2,340 churches in the western US.^[3] They later shifted their efforts towards the creation of urban churches and serving immigrant populations.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Charles H. Lippy. Peter W. Williams. Encyclopedia of the American religious experience: studies of traditions and movements. 1988. Scribner. 978-0-684-18861-4. 488.
2. Book: Walker, Williston . Williston Walker . A History of the Congregational Churches in the United States . The Christian Literature Company . American Church History . 3 . 1894 . New York . 383. 978-0-7905-4239-3 .
3. From Church to Denomination: American Congregationalism in the Nineteenth Century. 3163649. Church History. 1969-03-01. 67–87. 38. 1. 10.2307/3163649. Samuel C. Jr.. Pearson. 159674554 .
4. Book: Charles H. Lippy. Peter W. Williams. Encyclopedia of the American religious experience: studies of traditions and movements. 1988. Scribner. 978-0-684-18861-4. 493.