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C: A Brief History of OCF The OCF Handbook

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The desire for community with those who share their military lifestyle and Christian values led to a Bible study in a Washington, D.C., home that continued for several years. In [December of] 1943, at the urging of the British Officers’ Christian Union (OCU), leaders incorporated OCU in the United States and was renamed Officers’ Christian Fellowship (OCF) in 1972. This chapter provides a short overview of OCF’s 75+ year history.

The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to contact@ocfusa.org.

The desire for community with those who share their military lifestyle and Christian values led to a Bible study in a Washington, D.C., home that continued for several years. In [December of] 1943, at the urging of the British Officers’ Christian Union (OCU), leaders incorporated OCU in the United States and was renamed Officers’ Christian Fellowship (OCF) in 1972. This chapter provides a short overview of OCF’s 75+ year history.

The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to contact@ocfusa.org.

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