Unity Creed

One Faith, Across Every Tradition

Unity Creed explores how the historic creeds of the church serve as a foundation for Christian unity — examining the beliefs that bind believers together across denominational and cultural lines.

About the Unity Creed

Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.

Ancient Roots

The Unity Creed is one of the Church's most enduring statements of faith, shaped by real theological controversy and refined by centuries of use.

Theological Clarity

The Unity Creed answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.

One Faith, Shared Heritage

With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.

Our Mission

Why This Site Exists

Unity Creed explores how the historic creeds of the church serve as a foundation for Christian unity — examining the beliefs that bind believers together across denominational and cultural lines.

The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.

"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."

Ephesians 4:4–6

Ecumenical Tradition

Latest Articles

Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.

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The Church United and Unleashed: The Vision of the Unity Creed

'The Church United and Unleashed' — discover the vision that drives the Unity Creed and what it means for the global Body of Christ to stop fighting itself and fulfill its calling together.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 11, 2026

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Why Church Unity Matters: The Biblical and Practical Case

Why does Church unity matter? From Christ's command in John 17 to the practical strength of unified congregations, the biblical and practical case for unity is both urgent and clear.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 4, 2026

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Who Wrote the Unity Creed? The Author and His Vision

The Unity Creed of 2020 was authored by Rev. Christopher D.F. Warrington, MDiv, in Phoenix, Arizona. Discover the pastor and the vision behind this modern declaration on Church unity.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

March 28, 2026