The Spanish Evangelical Church ( es, Iglesia Evangélica Española ''IEE is a

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denomination; Presbyterians, Methodists,

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, Congregationalists participated in the merger. It was established in the wake of religious tolerance in

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in 1869. The first General Assembly was in

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in 1872, where the name of the Spanish Christian Church was adopted, later changed to the current name. In 1980 it was officially recognised by the government. It is a member of the Evangelical Federation of Spain, and the

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and has good contact with the

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and the

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. It recognises the Apostles Creed, Athanasian Creed, Nicene Creed, Heidelberg Catechism and

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. Partner churches are the

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, the

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, and the

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. The Iglesia Evangélica Española has about 10,000 members in 40 congregations and 50 house fellowships.

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{{Authority control Evangelicalism in Spain United and uniting churches Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches Religious organizations established in 1869 1869 establishments in Spain Presbyterian denominations

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