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A kingdom of priests, a holy nation
Jesus stood for the principle of equality clear in the phrase “priesthood of all,” first revealed on Mount Sinai.
People of Books: 10 Books Every Brethren Should Read
Choosing ten books is not easy. If you don’t believe me, try it yourself.
Hundreds and thousands
More than a hundred writers contributed to Messenger magazine in 2024: historians, theologians, storytellers, and essayists
Playlist: Behold, I’m doing a new thing!
Music for the new year in the spirit of Conrad Beissel, notable for a capella disjointed rhythms
Ephrata and the Brethren: How Radical Pietists diverged
Personality, power, cultural influences, and competing religious teachings contributed to early conflicts
When Hollywood came to church
York Center Church of the Brethren features prominently in the third—and final—season of the television show Somebody Somewhere
Playlist: Christmas favorites
Church of the Brethren staff share their favorite Christmas music
The merciful Son of David
What would mercy coming from Jesus look like in this situation?
