The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church — USA
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has been part of the fabric of American life for nearly two centuries.
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is a Christian community rooted in faith, family, and care for their local and the broader community.
The religion is centered upon the Holy Bible and members peacefully celebrate their beliefs in the one God known through Jesus Christ who exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The first church members in the United States arrived in 1840 and by 1870 there were Brethren communities in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Iowa, and Kentucky.
Since then, our members have spread far and wide across the United States from the east coast to the Midwest down to Texas in the south and the west coast. There are currently about 4,500 church members living in the United States.
Globally, the church has grown to more than 55,000 members over the past two centuries with members calling North America, the Caribbean, South America, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe home.
A life shaped by faith.
The Christian faith of Plymouth Brethren members shapes our daily lives. Our way of life is grounded in the Bible, centered on family, and expressed through service, fellowship, and supporting others.
Living our faith in towns and cities across the US.
Care and compassion lie at the heart of everything we do. Our members generously give their time and resources to support a wide range of causes, actively seeking ways to help at local, national and international levels.
Across the US, many of our members run family businesses that contribute meaningfully to their local economies. We pay taxes, employ people from the wider community, and invest in improving local facilities and amenities.
As part of a worldwide community, our members bring together a broad range of skills and practical resources that can be mobilised quickly in times of crisis. This global network enables us to respond effectively and make a genuine difference where it is needed most.
OneSchool Global
OneSchool Global (OSG) is an independent school network attended by children from our Church, with more than 120 campuses across 20 countries. The schools educate over 8,000 students and employ upwards of 1,800 teachers and staff from outside our Community. Many of our alumni go on to pursue higher education and careers within family-run businesses.
Rapid Relief Team
Driven by a spirit of service and a passion for giving back, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) provides practical support to those in need with care and compassion. Founded by our Church in 2013, RRT works alongside charities, local authorities and emergency services across the US, offering hands-on assistance during some of the most demanding situations communities face.
Any questions?
We recognise that our community can sometimes be misunderstood. We appreciate that our way of life may seem a little different, so we’ve put together answers to common questions to help address some of the misconceptions that exist about us and how we live.
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