The Union of Charismatic Orthodox Churches (UCOC) is a predominantly African American and Hispanic/Latino Christian denomination forming part of the Convergence Movement.

[1] Established in Painted Post, New York, on July 31, 2019,[2] the UCOC describes itself as a union "embracing a multiplicity of Protestant and catholic expressions of worship and practice.

On July 31, 2019, the Union of Charismatic Orthodox Churches was formed in New York State, with the Bishop Dr. Emilio Alvarez unanimously elected as interim prelate; on October 20, 2020 during its first synod, Alvarez was elected to lead the UCOC as its primate.

[5] Churches within the UCOC also follow a liturgical calendar;[6] accept the Nicene, Apostles' and Athanasian creeds;[7] and worship has been structured with lessons from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, alongside Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic liturgies.

[8] In common with most Convergence Christian bodies except the Charismatic Episcopal Church, the UCOC affirms the ordination of women.