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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.
The Church of the Brethren is not affiliated with the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (Exclusive Brethren).
New from Brethren Press
Share the meaning of love feast with a new generation through a warm story of sisters, forgiveness, belonging, and washing one another’s feet.
United in Mission
Hear firsthand from Brethren around the world as they share stories of faith, community, and what it means to be united in mission.
2026 Mission Offering
Serving together in mission, we celebrate the faith, relationships, and ministry we share with sisters and brothers around the world.
When The Gospel Messenger helped Elder Leander lie
He told so many lies he couldn’t keep track of them
Humans and intelligence
"In conversations about artificial intelligence, I like to lean into my Brethren identity."
Amos: Called by God
Amos didn't have an easy message, but he took his call from God seriously and preached with courage, power, and strength.
Best of The Church Press 2025
The Church of the Brethren won six awards in the Associated Church Press 2025 "Best of the Church Press" contest.
Fast typing
Manual typewriters to modern laptops: hardworking keys are a medium through which the words are launched into publication.