Brethren in Christ U.S.

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Founded in the late 1700s, the Brethren in Christ U.S. blends rich traditions within the historic Christian faith.

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A Good Friday Journey into Shadows

I remember a particularly disastrous piano recital from my teenage years. Since my toddler brother was sick, my parents had sent me off to the recital early with the promise that one of them would try to attend. As I waited for the program to begin… Read On

Published March 29, 2018

Impact

Karaoke Courage: Lessons from Open Mic Night

“Courage is like — it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.” Mary Daly (via Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection) There are images you… Read On

Published March 13, 2018

Culture & Perspectives

The Trinity Is a Mystery, But What We Believe about It Should Not Be

Many Christians think that the Trinity is confusing, contradictory, and impractical. Isn’t that a shame? The Trinity is not only who God is, but also what makes Christianity compelling among the world’s religions. However, making the Trinity… Read On

Published February 7, 2018

Culture & Perspectives

Awareness: Our Key to Welcoming Diversity into Our Congregations

“I think it is one of the tragedies of our nation, one of the shameful tragedies, that eleven o’clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hour, in Christian America. I definitely think the Christian… Read On

Published February 7, 2018

General Assembly 2018

Messiah College | July 13-16, 2018

News

$250,000 to Eliminate Pension Deficit with Matching Grant

Through your generous gifts, we are positioned to eliminate the BIC U.S. pension deficit for the defined benefit plan (BIC Pension Fund), which served as a retirement plan for BIC U.S. pastors and missionaries. Just $500,000 meets the need of the BIC Pension Fund… Read On

Published April 13, 2018

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Global Worker L.H.

In partnership with generous U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate L.H.* having deployed to the Middle East on January 29, 2018, for a three-year term. “Thank you for your continuous support and for being a lifeline for the missions team here in the Middle East,” said L.H… Read On

Published March 15, 2018

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Global Worker Sophie T.

In partnership with generous U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate Sophie T.* having deployed to Thailand on January 20, 2018, for a three-year term. BIC U.S… Read On

Published March 15, 2018

World Missions

For more than 100 years, the Brethren in Christ U.S. has been impacting individuals and communities around the world.

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Following Jesus. Serving others. Making disciples.

Beliefs

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History

Blog

A Good Friday Journey into Shadows

Karaoke Courage: Lessons from Open Mic Night

The Trinity Is a Mystery, But What We Believe about It Should Not Be

Awareness: Our Key to Welcoming Diversity into Our Congregations

General Assembly 2018

News

$250,000 to Eliminate Pension Deficit with Matching Grant

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Global Worker L.H.

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Global Worker Sophie T.

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