Orientation of Churches — • According to Tertullian the Christians of his time were, by some who concerned themselves with their form of worship, believed to votaries of the sun. . . Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Orientation of Churches … Catholic encyclopedia
Orientation of churches — The orientation of churches is the architectural feature of facing ( orienting ) churches towards the east (Latin: oriens). The Jewish custom of fixing the direction of prayer and orienting synagogues (Mizrah) influenced Christianity during its… … Wikipedia
Orientation — may refer to: Orientation (mental), a function of the mind Orientation (film), a 1996 short film produced by the Church of Scientology Orientation of churches is the architectural feature of facing ( orienting ), churches towards the east (Latin … Wikipedia
Churches of Christ in Christian Union — (CCCU) Classification Protestant Orientation Restorationist, Holiness, Evangelical Origin 1909 Separated from Christian Union Church Separations (separated 1909) The Churches of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU) is a Chris … Wikipedia
orientation — orientative, adj. /awr ee euhn tay sheuhn, en , ohr /, n. 1. the act or process of orienting. 2. the state of being oriented. 3. an introduction, as to guide one in adjusting to new surroundings, employment, activity, or the like: New employees… … Universalium
Churches of Christ — This article is about a specific fellowship of Christian congregations with roots in the Restoration Movement. For Churches of Christ that do not agree with congregational support of church or para church organizations, see the churches of Christ … Wikipedia
The churches of Christ (non-institutional) — Churches of Christ (non institutional) Classification Christian, Restoration Movement Orientation New Testament, Restorationism (Christian primitivism) Polity Congregationalist Separations Disciples of Christ The label non institutional refers to … Wikipedia
Homosexuality and Baptist churches — As with most issues, there is a diversity of views of members of Baptist churches on homosexuality. Baptist churches are congregationalist, meaning that local congregations can set their own policy on any issue, including homosexuality.The… … Wikipedia
Eastern Catholic Churches — This article refers to Eastern churches in full communion with the Church of Rome. For other eastern churches, see Church of the East (disambiguation) Part of a series on Eastern Christianity … Wikipedia
International Churches of Christ — The International Churches of Christ is generally unaffiliated with other churches that employ Church and Christ in their name. For these, see Church of Christ (disambiguation). ICOC redirects here. For the international treaty, see International … Wikipedia
