Welcome to the Church of the Brethren
“Together, as the Church of the Brethren, we will passionately live and share the radical transformation and holistic peace of Jesus Christ through relationship-based neighborhood engagement. To move us forward, we will develop a culture of calling and equipping disciples who are innovative, adaptable, and fearless.” More on the Compelling Vision – Visión conjunta y motivadora – Vizyon Konvenkan
Use the menus above to explore our identity and ministries—or sign up to hear from us via email. We have around 800 congregations across the United States, with sister churches in many countries.
Based in the Anabaptist and Pietist faith traditions, the Church of the Brethren is a Historic Peace Church. We celebrated the 300th anniversary of the first baptism on this continent in 2023.
The Church of the Brethren is not affiliated with the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (Exclusive Brethren).
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Upcoming learning opportunities
- Third Thursday webinar: “Adaptability in Leadership” with pastor Jeremy Ashworth
January 15
- Churches Care Online Course: The next six-week self-paced course begins January 18.
- INTERIM/Transitional Ministry Round Table Discussion, Part 3
January 26
Happy New Year!
We look forward to another year of partnering with you.
News
Playlist: Christmas favorites
Church of the Brethren staff share their favorite Christmas music
Right remembering
The Holy Spirit’s breath still moves among us—healing, renewing, and drawing us together
Safe and secure
Part of the purpose for Jesus' presence in the world was his mission of authentic hope through redemptive love to replace culture's false hope of redemptive violence.
Ezekiel’s vision of hope
Where there is hatred, Jesus will bring love. Where there is violence, restoration.
Take a break
If you need a cup of rejuvenation, there’s a place to go
