Church of the Brethren

The Church of the Brethren is a Christian group that started within the Schwarzenau Brethren. Alexander Mack organised it in 1708 in Schwarzenau, Germany. It combined the Radical Pietist and Anabaptist movements. The group believes that the New Testament as its only creed. Historically, the church has supported nonresistance or pacifism, which is being against violence.

Distinctive practices include:
 baptism only for adults by dunking in water three times
 a love feast consisting of feet washing
 a fellowship meal, and communion
 anointing for healing and the holy kiss.

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Category:Anabaptism