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
See a list of some of our ministries. We have about 99,000 members in almost 900 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.
“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” —Psalm 9:1
We give thanks to the Lord wholeheartedly for you and for the wonderful deeds God reveals through the missions and ministries of the Church of the Brethren. Thank you for your generous partnership.
Have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
“Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God.”
—Psalm 146:5, NIV
On Giving Tuesday we will sing again of our hope in God and how the Lord sustains the work of the Church of the Brethren. Join the celebration at www.brethren.org/givingtuesday.
Drone war, tech assassinations, and the future of conflict: Theological, legal, and policy developments
December 13th 12:00 EST
God has exalted the lowly
What happens when you read Mary's song of joy in different locations?
Playlist: Thanksgiving
Music for your Thanksgiving celebration (on Spotify and YouTube)
Playlist: November 2022
Music inspired by the November issue of Messenger, selected by Russ Otto
Marginal notes
Her mind thoroughly enjoyed the lectures, presentations, and table discussion. What does her heart remember?
Beyond the familiar
Hospitality in the Bible has a surprising meaning.