Congregational Christian Church of Samoa
| Congregational Christian Church of Samoa | |
|---|---|
| Ekalesia Faʻapotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa (EFKS) | |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Congregationalism |
| Region | Samoa, American Samoa, Fiji, United States, New Zealand, Australia |
| Language | Samoan & English |
| Headquarters | Māluapapa, Samoa |
| Origin | 1830 Sapapali'i, Samoa |
| Branched from | London Missionary Society |
| Congregations | 325+ |
| Members | 500,000 |
| Seminaries | Mālua Theological College |
| Official website | https://cccs.org.ws/ |
The Congregational Christian Church Samoa - CCCS (Samoan: Ekalesia Faʻapotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa - EFKS), is an Protestant and Congregationalist Christian denomination founded in Samoa by missionaries from the London Missionary Society.
The Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (CCCS/EFKS) was the first Christian Denomination established in Samoa and American Samoa. Today, approximately 57% of the Samoan population belong to the CCCS/EFKS Church. It is one of the three main Christian denominations in Samoa, alongside the Catholic and Methodist Churches.
While the church has experienced a decline in membership within Samoa due to migration, it maintains a strong presence abroad, with more than half of the Samoan diaspora affiliated with CCCS congregations overseas.
Prior to 1980, the CCCS/EFKS Church functioned as a one unified Church across both Samoa and American Samoa. Today, it operates independently, while continuing to maintain a close affiliation with the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (EFKAS/CCCAS).
The CCCS/EFKS Church remains steadfast in providing spiritual guidance to its members, focusing on the teachings of Christ, fostering Christian fellowship, and offering practical support in everyday life. A unique aspect of the Church's ministry is its commitment to promoting the use of the Samoan language (Gagana Samoa) in its worship services and daily operations. Moreover, the Church incorporates and upholds Samoan traditions and customs (Fa‘a Samoa), integrating cultural heritage with the expression of Christian faith. With over 500,000 adherents worldwide, the CCCS/EFKS Church continues to be a significant witness to the gospel, rooted in both faith and culture.