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. We have almost 90,000 members in over 800 congregations across the United States and Puerto Rico, 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 our 300th anniversary in 2008.
Upcoming opportunities
Register now for:
- Ministers’ Association Pre-Conference Event
- Annual Conference—plus meal events and age group activities
- National Older Adult Conference (NOAC)
Prayer at a New and Renew conference. Photo courtesy of Discipleship Ministries.
BVS celebrates 75 years
Visit the Brethren Volunteer Service 75th anniversary Facebook group for photos and stories
A new Shine storybook Bible
140 Bible stories, 30 illustrators, maps, resources, and more.
Earthquake damage in Turkey. Photo courtesy of VOA.
Pray for the areas of Syria and Turkey affected by massive earthquakes.
Playlist: June 2023
"Faithful Love": music curated by Jen Houser inspired by the June 2023 issue of Messenger.
God’s servant-king
This is not the first time that nations and the world, even God’s people, have experienced disunity. What does Ezekiel have to say about it?
Abecedarian Aphorisms
An A to Z of inspiring thoughts from poet Ingrid Rogers.
Harmony
What are the motifs in the playlists of our lives? What is the music that other people hear?
Playlist: May 2023
Music curated by Audrey and Tim Hollenberg-Duffey, inspired by the May issue of Messenger.