National Council of Churches
The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (or NCC) is an organization currently (2004) consisting of 36 Protestant, Anglican, and Orthodox Christian denominations. They are widely associated with the ecumenical movement within Christianity, and meet annually in a general assembly, with several other meetings each year by a smaller executive board. Among their contributions are the translation of the Revised Standard Version and the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, the publication of an annual Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches, and extensive work on peace and social justice issues (work that has earned the National Council of Churches a reputation as a left-wing organization among some more conservative Christian denominations). The National Council of Churches was organized in 1950, but its forerunner, the Federal Council of Churches was founded in 1908. A general assembly is held annually. Headquarters are located in New York City, New York.
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