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).
A Season of Peace: Caring for Your Mind, Body & Spirit During the Holidays
December 16, 2025 11 a.m. Central
This uplifting session invites clergy, congregants, and caregivers to step into a moment of rest and renewal, with practical ways to maintain emotional, mental, and spiritual health while honoring the rhythms of Sabbath, self-care, and sacred boundaries.
Matthew and Luke offer two different accounts of Jesus’ birth and infancy. What do these stories tell us? What do they mean for our lives today?
Giving Tuesday 2025
Support the Church of the Brethren on Giving Tuesday, December 2
www.brethren.org/givingtuesday
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News
Ezekiel’s vision of hope
Where there is hatred, Jesus will bring love. Where there is violence, restoration.
Take a break
If you need a cup of rejuvenation, there’s a place to go
Jeremiah calls the people to obedience
How do we hear the prophetic warnings of Jeremiah?
Ancestors and aliens
In a country where almost everyone traces their ancestry back to immigrants, the United States should have special regard for those who find it necessary to cross borders.
Bringing the gospel to life
It's both surprising and amusing how snarky our ancestors were.