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Select LanguageEnglishEspañolKreyol ayisyenالعربيةDeutschHarshen Hausa Who we areAbout usContact usFind a ChurchStories from congregationsDistrictsJobsBeliefsCompelling VisionStrategic Plan – Plan Estratégico – Plan EstratejikGeneral SecretaryMission and Ministry BoardHistorySocial mediaWhat we doAnnual ConferenceBrethren Disaster MinistriesBrethren Faith in Action FundBrethren Historical Library and ArchivesBrethren PressBrethren Service CenterBrethren Volunteer ServiceChildren’s Disaster ServicesTools for Community EngagementDiscipleship MinistriesFaithX (workcamps)Global Food InitiativeGlobal MissionIntercultural MinistriesMaterial ResourcesOffice of MinistryOffice of Peacebuilding and PolicyPart-Time Pastor; Full-Time ChurchYouth and Young Adult MinistriesEventsAnnual ConferenceWebinarsNew and RenewCalendarNational Young Adult ConferenceNOACNational Youth ConferenceNews/ResourcesNewsEmail signupMinisterial formsStatementsAnnual reportBrethren PressPublicationsYearbookLectionaryWebcastsWorship ResourcesPhotosVideosPodcastLogosFellowship of Brethren HomesGiveGive nowHow we giveSpecial OfferingsYour gifts do great things Select LanguageEnglishEspañolKreyol ayisyenالعربيةDeutschHarshen Hausa “Jesus in the Neighborhood”: stories from our congregations–NEW Tools for Community Engagement 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 See a list of some of our ministries. We have about 99,000 members in almost 900 congregations across the United States and Puerto Rico, 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 our 300th anniversary in 2008. About us Praising the Lord everywhereSuggested date: September 18, 2022 Find worship resources Annual Report “This report of the ministries of 2021 is filled with details that, like the previous year, are characterized by twists and turns that couldn’t always be seen ahead of time. But what is sure is the steadfastness of our convictions and the faithfulness of God, who walks with us.”—from the written report All versions of the report Photo by Keith HollenbergEnjoy a set of five short videos from Annual Conference 2022 presenting Church of the Brethren history. The Brethren Historical Library and Archives has added additional material. Watch Brethren history Critical needs Kentucky flood assistanceUkraine Crisis ResponseUkraine: how to help Haiti earthquake response Nigeria Crisis Response Current U.S. Responses Rebuilding in TN & KY More on BDM “A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more”(Matthew 2:18). “We have fallen short of discipleship in the way of Jesus, lost sight of Christ’s reconciling work, grown weary in doing good, become numb to shootings, and tolerant of widespread violence in our nation. We call ourselves into greater and more energetic care for all people…”—Mission and Ministry Board statement, 2018 See the statement News Office of Ministry offers workshops introducing new pastoral compensation toolsGlimpses of the World Council of Churches AssemblySo what does the World Council of Churches do?Church of the Brethren delegation to join some 4,500 Christians at World Council of Churches AssemblyNominations sought for denominational offices More news More than enoughGod, who sees people in a different light than we do, may act in direct opposition to our assumptions.Giving wayWith whom do you share your road?Playlist: National Youth Conference 2022Music from National Youth Conference 2022, selected by Erika Clary. NYC is featured in the September 2022 issue of Messenger. 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