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The districts of the Church of the Brethren are twenty-four regional divisions that serve to administer approximately one thousand congregations [1] of the Church of the Brethren in the United States and Puerto Rico. Districts are divided along state and county lines with membership and geographic scope varying widely.
Former Brethren church (Betesda) in Malmö, Scania, Sweden. The Church of the Brethren in the United States—like many other mainline churches—has experienced a steady decline in membership since the middle of the 20th century. Despite the overall decline, growth has occurred in some areas through church planting, evangelism, and outreach.
By 1889, the United Brethren had grown to over 200,000 members with six bishops. In that same year they experienced a division. Denominational leaders desired to make three changes: to give local conferences proportional representation at the General Conference; to allow laymen to serve as delegates to General Conference; and to allow United Brethren members to hold membership in secret societies.
The building was finished and dedicated during church services held May 25-27 and May 29, 1924, with a church membership of 550. The building cost came in between $85,000 to $100,000.
Pages in category "Brethren denominations in North America" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Universities and colleges affiliated with the Church of the Brethren (2 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Church of the Brethren" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
Americans who are (or were) members of the Church of the Brethren (called German Baptist Brethren prior to 1908). Pages in category "American members of the Church of the Brethren" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
The Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Oriental Orthodox Churches, also considers themselves to be the original Christian church along with the Roman Catholic Church. [ 18 ] [ 19 ] The Lutheran churches have viewed themselves as the "main trunk of the historical Christian Tree" founded by Christ and the Apostles, holding that during the ...