Congregational Christian Church of Samoa

The Congregational Christian Church Samoa - CCCS (Samoan: Ekalesia Faʻapotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa - EFKS), is a 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. It is one of the three largest Christian denominations in Samoa, alongside the Catholic Church 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 functioned as a 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 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 use of the Samoan language (Gagana Samoa) in its worship services and daily operations. Mo

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