Who are the brethren?

Our History, Beliefs, and Lifestyle within our Church Communities

Our desire is to be a vibrant church that closely follows the teachings of Jesus. Our goal is to equip and encourage members to serve their families, their congregations, and their neighbors as taught in the New Testament.

About Us

The Bible has shaped our church and has influenced our way of life

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Calendar

Find church services and other events happening in each congregation

Sermons

The preaching of God's Word is foundational to who we are as a church

Local Congregations

Our local church communities warmly welcome visitors as we worship Jesus Christ

Our Vision

We believe God intends for us to bring glory to Him by the power of Jesus Christ, and that His teachings should have practical application in our daily lives.

living the truths we believe

God’s Word is the foundation of our faith and life

Living in the eternal truths the Scriptures teach empowers believers to walk in peace and security through this increasingly complex and uncertain world. Take a closer look at what we believe in the following pages.

Explore the historical context of the Brethren movement

The European Reformation Era

Flamed by a zealous hunger for truth the early Anabaptists separated from the state church

The Schwarzenau Beginning

Compelled by their Biblical conviction, the Brethren moved out in faith

Brethren in America

Driven by persecution, the Brethren found a new home in America

Learn about our history

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Biblical principles should be expressed in our daily lives

Grounded on God’s Word

The foundation of our beliefs is God’s revelation of Himself

Expressed in our daily lives

What we believe motivates how we live

Lived out in community as a witness to Christ

Our love for each other and our neighbors: a witness in our communities

Learn about our beliefs

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Following Jesus in close-knit communities

Godly Families

Godly homes provide stability for the church and surrounding society

Local Church Communities

The church community is intended to be like family—a place of acceptance, fellowship, and growth

Brotherhood Fellowship

Fellowship across multiple congregations helps build faith, understanding, and unity

Learn about our lifestyle

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OUR CONGREGATIONS

We are a brotherhood of local church communities, united in Christ

Our congregations are located in many states across America. We deeply appreciate the opportunity to fellowship with our brothers and sisters in different areas, and we warmly welcome visitors to our worship services. Whether you live near one of our congregations or are traveling through, please feel free to join us during one of our Sunday services.

For information about “Sunday Services” at specific congregations, hover over or click the dot in the state you are interested in.


Recent information from across our brotherhood
We invite you to browse the content listed below, which features our most recent sermons, news, and calendar events.

The Power of the Preposition

Grant F. | Bear Creek

A Master of Great Compassion

Johnny D. | Bear Creek

The God That Came Running

Michael R. | Morning Star

Readiness For The Call Of God

Aaron Y. | Columbia River
Special Meeting
March 20 @ 10:00 am
Special Meeting
March 20 @ 7:00 pm
March 20 @ 7:00 pm
Special Meeting
March 22 @ 7:00 pm
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2024 Annual Conference

Annual Conference is a gathering of New Conference churches for the purposes of worship, fellowship, and consideration of issues pertaining to the brotherhood.