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:
- National Junior High Conference
- Ministers’ Association Pre-Conference Event
- Annual Conference
- 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.
Pre-order by June 1 for a 25% discount.
Earthquake damage in Turkey. Photo courtesy of VOA.
Pray for the areas of Syria and Turkey affected by massive earthquakes.
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.
The Second Amendment and the second commandment
The problem of idolatry is mostly an ancient one--isn't it?
The birth of the church
With "a sound like the rush of a violent wind" and tongues "as of fire," the Holy Spirit undoes the damage of Babel