BHLA research room
Brethren Historical Library and Archives research room. Photo by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford.

Mission Statement

The Brethren Historical Library and Archives is the official repository for Church of the Brethren publications and records. Its purpose is to:

  • collect and preserve materials relating to the cultural, socio-economic, theological, genealogical, and institutional history of the Brethren;
  • give historical perspective and understanding to the mission of the church;
  • provide a centralized Brethren research center;
  • serve as a clearinghouse for information on Brethren historical materials in other repositories.

Contact Information

Contact at 800-323-8039, direct line 847-429-4369 or brethrenarchives@brethren.org.

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Annual Conference minutes

Search Annual Conference minutes by theme:
Index of Annual Conference minutes, 1778-2004

Free Pamphlets

The Brethren Historical Library and Archives (BHLA) has a series of free pamphlets available on request. These include the following: