Afro-Christian Convention: The Fifth Stream of the United Church of Christ

by Yvonne D Delk (Editor)

The story of the Afro-Christian Convention is the story of faith, survival, and empowerment in the hostile environment of racism. From 1892 to the 1960s, the Afro-Christian Convention was composed of 150 churches and 25,000 members, located primarily in North Carolina and Virginia.

158 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2023

Reviews

[Joey Feldmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very important book for the history of the UCC. I am super glad I read it and will likely buy a hard copy at some time for me to reference again and again. The information in it will be changing how I teach UCC history, including for my Confirmation classes.

However, as a book it does not hold together. It is actually a series of essays. Some of them are really readable; some of them are less so. But they do not particularly build upon each other. I am happy this book exists. But I look forward to a version of this history that tell the story of the 5th stream in a more narrative and stream-lined fashion.

[Thomas (Tom) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful read and a joy to lead in book study; Wright's foreword should have been one of the chapters. In my opinion, this is a must read for all UCC congregations, especially in the Missouri Mid- South Conference, where racism, white supremacy and christian nationalism are a cancer.

[E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A powerful corrective to the whitewashed history of the UCC, and a rich resource for our present and future.