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Big Rock English Congregational United Church of Christ

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UCC Symbol


The symbol of the United Church of Christ comprises a crown, cross and orb enclosed within a double oval bearing the name of the church and the prayer of Jesus, "That they may all be one" (John 17:21). It is based on an ancient Christian symbol called the "Cross of Victory" or the "Cross Triumphant."

The crown symbolizes the sovereignty of Christ.

The cross recalls the suffering of Christ—his arms outstretched on the wood of the cross—for the salvation of humanity.

The orb, divided into three parts, reminds us of Jesus' command to be his "witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8).

The verse from Scripture reflects our historic commitment to the restoration of unity among the separated churches of Jesus Christ.
 

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Children & Adult Sunday School 9:00
Worship Sunday Morning 10:15 		About ECUCC
Third and Rhodes
Big Rock, Illinois  60511
Map to Church 		The Rev. Dr.
Byron G. Henn, Pastor
(630) 556-3986