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 or other Brethren groups.

About us

 

Children's Disaster Services Volunteer Training & Certification Program

Upcoming training dates

October 17-18, 2025
Elizabethtown, PA
February 20-21, 2026
Beaufort, SC
February 27-28, 2026
Glendale, AZ

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Two Hats One Heart Webinar
October 9,2025 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. EST

“The Pastor as Outfitter” Oct 16. Free CEU!
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We pray

Annual Conference 2024 delegates hold hands to pray

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We serve others

Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteers in Letcher County, KY, 2025

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We speak up

People with a sign that says,

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We gather

Young Adult Conference 2024 worship

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