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1976: First African American leader of an integrated denomination |
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Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Evans, first African American President of a mainline denomination
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General Synod elects the Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Evans president of the United Church of Christ. He becomes the first African American leader of a racially integrated mainline church in the United States. For a list of 20 notable UCC Firsts, check out the More Options menu at the bottom of the left-hand column on this page.The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a union of four principal traditions: Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, and Reformed. Each of these traditions has left a mark on U.S. religious and political history, often in the lead on issues of peace, justice and equality.
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