The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands is an united church formed on 1 December 1965 as the "United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman" by bringing the Protestant denominations "Presbyterian Church in Jamaica" and "Congregational Union of Jamaica" together. The "Disciples of Christ in Jamaica" joined on 13 December 1992, at which time the current name was adopted.
It is affiliated with the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, the Council for World Mission and the World Council of Churches.
It is governed by a council called the Synod. It has a head called a Moderator who's duty is to directly govern the church.
It is divided into 5 area councils.
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