That text has inspired a remarkable record of human service. Brethren are a people of compassion. We stubbornly defend our cherished beliefs and practices. Yet we insist believers must regularly gather around the Word to discover the fresh truth the Spirit reveals. Open discussions of all aspects of faith and practice shape our life.
Brethren are a people of conversation.
Conviction, covenant, compassion, conversation - these are the common strands in the Brethren fabric. They show what is essential and singular about Brethren and offer a design for describing what we say and do. For more information about the Church of the Brethren, click here to link to the official website of the Church of the Brethren .