Can a church that belongs to a denomination also affiliate with the CUA?
Yes, if that denomination allows it. Many denominations allow their churches to join and support other religious organizations while remaining a member of the denomination in good standing. Because the CUA is a network of congregationally independent churches rather than seeing itself as “the Church,” we have no problem with accepting member churches that also wish to remain part of a traditional denomination — in fact, we encourage dual and multiple affiliations. However, if a conflict of interest develops and the minister feels pressured by his or her denomination to uphold denominational orthodoxy rather than the beliefs of the Christian Universalist Association, we would encourage the minister to consult with the congregation, pray about it, and choose which organization the church should be affiliated with. Churches may choose to express their connection with the Christian Universalist Association in three different ways, depending on the level and type of affiliation they wish t
