ECC – CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE CONGO

The Church of Christ in the Congo or CCC (in French, Église du Christ au Congo or ECC) is a union association of 62 Protestant denominations, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it is often simply referred to as the Protestant Church, as it federates the vast majority of the Protestants in that country. It is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa.

The ECC Kongo Central, designated a Blue Community, is a provincial Council of Churches. In its commitment to the Blue Community it states:

«The Église du Christ au Congo (ECC) Kongo-Central seeks to join the Blue Community Network to affirm its faith-based commitment to water justice and environmental stewardship. As a church, we view water as a sacred gift from God and believe access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right. ECC Kongo-Central will contribute by mobilising communities, promoting sustainable practices, engaging policymakers, and sharing theological insights and local experiences. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we aspire to be a model of faith-driven leadership in protecting water as a common good and to inspire other African churches to join this global movement for water and human dignity.»

All Blue News from and about the ECC here

Read more from and about the Church of Christ in Congo on their website (French)

Herman Bamata

On October 20, 2025, the Church of Christ was designated a Blue Community – the first Blue Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Church of Christ in the Congo or CCC (in French, Église du Christ au Congo or ECC) is a union association of 62 Protestant denominations, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it is often simply referred to as the Protestant Church, as it federates the vast majority of the Protestants in that country. It is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa.

The ECC Kongo Central, designated a Blue Community, is a provincial Council of Churches. In its commitment to the Blue Community it states:

«The Église du Christ au Congo (ECC) Kongo-Central seeks to join the Blue Community Network to affirm its faith-based commitment to water justice and environmental stewardship. As a church, we view water as a sacred gift from God and believe access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right. ECC Kongo-Central will contribute by mobilising communities, promoting sustainable practices, engaging policymakers, and sharing theological insights and local experiences. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we aspire to be a model of faith-driven leadership in protecting water as a common good and to inspire other African churches to join this global movement for water and human dignity.»

All Blue News from and about the ECC here

Read more from and about the Church of Christ in Congo on their website (French)

Herman Bamata
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