Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa
The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa - CCCAS (Samoan: Ekalesia Faapotopotoga Kerisiano i Amerika Samoa - EFKAS) is a theologically Calvinist and Congregational denomination in American Samoa.
| Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa | |
|---|---|
| Ekalesia Fa'apotopotoga Kerisiano i Amerika Samoa | |
| Orientation | Calvinist |
| Polity | Congregational |
| Associations | World Communion of Reformed Churches, Pacific Conference of Churches, World Council of Churches, Congregational Christian Church of Samoa |
| Region | American Samoa, Australia, New Zealand, United States |
| Origin | 1980 American Samoa |
| Separated from | Congregational Christian Church of Samoa |
| Merger of | United Church of Christ (UCC), USA |
| Congregations | 113, and 380 house fellowships |
| Members | 20,000+ |
The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS) follows the 'congregationalist' model of church organization, which entails two fundamental principles meticulously upheld within the CCCAS structure. Firstly, each member congregation retains independence and autonomy in determining its own local church matters
The CCCAS is a Christian denomination deeply rooted in Samoan culture and language, evident in its worship practices and community service endeavors.
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