Our beliefs
Learn more about our beliefs as members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC).
Fellowship is central to our faith.
People from religions around the world express their faith in different ways. The common bond among people with faith – and those with no faith – is a connection to community, the sharing of common beliefs and traditions handed down from generation to generation.
The expression of our faith is not dissimilar to other mainstream religions, and while misunderstandings may arise from unfamiliarity with our beliefs, our faith is founded on a close connection to family and our fellow members, and a desire to do good and be of service.
We don’t believe ourselves to be superior to anyone else, and we live alongside people of other faiths and no faith every single day.
Fellowship is central to our faith.
We make a commitment to only eat and drink with those with whom we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, also known as Holy Communion. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper every Sunday in small groups, and this occasion of fellowship is our commitment to one another to live a life in line with Holy scripture.
For those unfamiliar with Christian teachings, this commitment may sound unusual or strange – we can understand that, but there is nothing mysterious about it.
Fellowship with our Community does not mean we isolate ourselves from the world. We live and work harmoniously alongside all people, in the mainstream of society, interacting with the broader community, whether through our charity work, our schools or in business.
We believe in the teachings of the Bible.
Like all Christians, our Community is united in our shared Christian belief founded on the Holy Bible. We gather regularly in simple Gospel Halls to pray together, and we congregate every Sunday to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
For our members, the Holy Bible is an essential companion and authoritative guide throughout life. From the earliest age, young members are read and taught the Bible stories that have inspired millions down through the ages.
The Bible is no ordinary book. It is a book provided by God for man. It is the absolute, infallible, inspired Word of God.
Our practices
There are no specific rules as such, but we follow a Christian life and are guided by Christian values. Brethren universally maintain beliefs and a lifestyle that is based on the Holy Bible.