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About

Church of the Living God (CWFF)

and

Temple 33

The Church of the Living God Temple 33 (C.W.F.F.) was established in 1918 in Omaha at 27th and Lake Street. The church later moved to 2316 N. 25th Street. In 1955, the church bought and moved to its current location at 2029 Binney Street.

Temple 33 is in a temple in the Church of the Living God National Brotherhood. Rev. William Christian, having been a pastor of a Baptist church in Ft. Smith, Arkansas through divine revelation and close study of the scriptures, left the Baptist church and established the Church of the Living God in April 1888 near Wrightsville, Arkansas, under a brush arbor at Caine Creek.

Rev. William Christian and his brother, Rev. John Christian, worked together in the early work. In 1895, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a difference of opinion caused them to separate. Both maintained the name of the Church of the Living God, one using the motto Christian Workers For Fellowship (C.W.F.F.) and the other the Pillar and Ground of the Truth (P.G.T.) following the name. Only by use of the motto (C.W.F.F.) in parenthesis is the temple identified as a part of the Brotherhood.

The organization itself is non-denominational and non-sectarian. It emphasizes believers' baptism by immersion, the use of water and unleavened bread elements in the Lord's Supper, and the washing of the saint's feet, which is required only when one unites with the church.

The local organizations are known as "temples" rather than "churches" and are subject to the authority of the general assembly. The presiding officer is the "Chief Bishop." The ministry includes bishops, overseers, evangelists, pastors, missionaries, and local preachers. The Executive Board is in charge of the operation of the entire organization.

Temple 33 exists to help

people know God
grow in God
and make a positive difference in our communities.

We encourage you to stop by at any time you see activity; you are more than welcome. Church of the Living God Temple 33 is "A Good Place to Call Home."