The Church Unity Commission has a long history of uniting those who worship our Lord.

The church of the Province of SA, The Methodist Church of SA, The United Congregational Church of SA and the Presbyterian Churches of SA signed accepted an invitation to engage in the search for union

The commission proposed a declaration of intent to search for union

24 November 1974 member churches held services celebrating the Commitment to Search for Union

The churches covenanted to the mutual recognition of members and ministers and other missional steps

The Provincial Synod of the Church of the Province removed the requirement of reconfirmation by a bishop for persons transferring their membership from other CUC Churches

The mutual acceptance of ordained ministry was reached