National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.

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Rev. Joan Brown Campbell, Who Led the National Council of Churches, Dies at 93 • Apr. 11, 2025, 4:59 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As	NCC • National Council of Churches
Date	1950 - present
Areas Of Involvement	ecumenism

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