![]() ![]() ![]() Their differences are based on divergent interpretations of scriptural references to musical instruments. A third group, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), shares the same roots.Ī cappella Churches of Christ have remained separate from instrumental Christian Churches for more than 100 years. –Rick Atchley, preaching minister, Richland Hills Church of Christīoth non-instrumental Churches of Christ and their instrumental counterparts, Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, trace their history to 19th-century religious reformer Alexander Campbell. Let’s no longer be known for what we’re against." With the theme “Together in Christ,” the 2006 NACC focused on unity between the two fellowships. They may not know the group has Baptists in its family tree.īut Baptists, with their well-known history of discord, might be even more surprised to learn that the non-instrumental Churches of Christ and the pro-instrumental Christian Churches met peaceably this summer for the first time in 100 years.Ĭhristian Church leaders invited members of a cappella Churches of Christ to join them in Louisville, Ky., for their annual meeting, the North American Christian Convention. (ABP)-Some Baptists may remember hearing their Church of Christ neighbors called “Campbellites.” And most Baptists know Churches of Christ are strictly a cappella, preferring unaccompanied singing to pianos, organs or any other instrument. Posted: 8/04/06 Churches of Christ, Baptists ![]()
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