Church of God, A Christian Fellowship (CGCF): Formed when the U.S. operations of GCG dissolved. The CGCF later merged with the United Church of God (UCG) and likewise ceased operations in the U.S. However, CGCF's Canadian office continued to operate in affiliation with the GCG in England.
What's wrong with the United Church of God?
UCG does not believe in the Trinity. It believes that this was also a wrong idea that was later mixed into the teaching of the Bible. Instead, it believes that the Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is the spirit/power of God and of Christ Jesus and is not a separate person.
What happened to the Worldwide Church of God?
After all this upheaval, the Worldwide Church of God renamed itself Grace Communion International in 2009. It's now headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and boasts 50,000 members across 900 congregations.12 oct 2019
What happened to Worldwide Church of God?
Authorities in California briefly turned the church over to a receiver following accusations of financial mismanagement, and critics branded it a cult. Joseph Tkach (died 1995), Armstrong's appointed successor, became head of the Worldwide Church of God following the founder's death.
Why was Garner Armstrong excommunicated?
Garner Ted Armstrong was banished from the church by his father in 1972 because of the son's purported involvement with woman church members. But he was reinstated several months later, and his father said that God had selected his son to succeed him as leader of the church.2 jul 1978
What is Karen Armstrong religion?
Armstrong is the former Catholic nun who abandoned her religious creed and has described herself as a 'freelance monotheist', while also taking inspiration from Buddhism.
What is wrong with the Worldwide Church of God?
Under Armstrong's leadership, the Worldwide Church of God was accused of being a pseudo-Christian cult with unorthodox and, to most Christians, heretical teachings. Critics also contended that the WCG did not proclaim salvation by grace through faith alone, but rather required works as part of salvation.