Christian World Communions

International organizations of churches of the same tradition or confession have been formed since the middle of the 19th century. Since 1957 there have been annual informal gatherings of the secretaries of such organizations; and it is from among the bodies represented at these meetings that this list is taken, although not all them would define themselves as "Christian World Communions".

Please refer to the WCC member churches section of this website for more information on church families and related organizations.