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.
Annual Conference registration is open!
Ministers’ Association
A Place for Every Body – Un Lugar Para Todos – Yon Kote Pou Tout Kò
July 1-2, Greensboro, NC
Registration opens May 20
YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE is May 23-25 at Camp Brethren Woods.
Junior high youth and advisors are invited to a weekend of faith formation, friendship, and fun! Learn more
News
David’s sacrifice
David is the most heralded figure in the whole Hebrew Bible. Was he a warrior with a dysfunctional family or a priestly psalmist?
Hope
I am afraid... but...
Playlist: Walking on Sunshine
A positive playlist for toe tapping and singing along, to accompany recent Messenger articles about hope.
Soul keeper
The Bible has little to say about a good night's sleep. When should we rest, and when should we be vigilant?
Playlist: Easter favorites
Favorite Easter songs and hymns chosen by Church of the Brethren staff