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).
A Season of Peace: Caring for Your Mind, Body & Spirit During the Holidays
December 16, 2025 11 a.m. Central
This uplifting session invites clergy, congregants, and caregivers to step into a moment of rest and renewal.
Matthew and Luke offer two different accounts of Jesus’ birth and infancy. What do they mean for our lives today?
Advent Offering
Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry.”
~John 6:35, NIV
Learn more about the Advent Offering (suggested date: Dec. 14) at www.brethren.org/adventoffering.
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
Jeremiah calls the people to obedience
How do we hear the prophetic warnings of Jeremiah?