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	Brethren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Brethren Church shares its early heritage with the Church of the Brethren but was separated in 1881, being the most progressive of the three groups resulting from this split at the time of H. Holsinger.
		The Church of the United Brethren in Christ and the Brethren in Christ Church owe their origin to the combined labors of Reformed pastor Philip Otterbein and Mennonite Martin Boehm, beginning in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the latter half of the 18th century.
		The Church of the Lutheran Brethren is neither Anabaptist nor pietistic, but is the result of a late 19th century spiritual awakening among Lutheran congregations in the upper midwestern United States.
	www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/b/br/brethren.html (993 words)

	Schwarzenau Brethren - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Schwarzenau (German Baptist) Brethren, originated in Germany, the outcome of one of many Pietistic movements of the 17th century.
		The Schwarzenau Brethren was founded in 1708 by Alexander Mack (1679-1735) of Schwarzenau, Germany, and seven of his followers.
		There are several Brethren groups that are not related to the Schwarzenau Brethren movement, such as the Plymouth Brethren that arose in England and Ireland early in the 19th century, and the United Brethren originating in 18th century Pennsylvania with William Otterbein and Martin Boehm.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Schwarzenau_Brethren (1343 words)

	brethren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Schwarzenau Brethren groups originated in 1708 in Schwarzenau, Germany, in the Palatinate.
		The Church of the United Brethren in Christ and the Brethren in Christ Church (or River Brethren) owe their origins to the combined labors of Reformed pastor Philip William Otterbein and Mennonite Martin Boehm, beginning in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the latter half of the 18th century.
		The Social Brethren originated in Saline County, Illinois in 1867, the result of an attempt to put the slavery issue away in favor of uniting on a common belief in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /Brethren.html (704 words)

	Church of the Brethren
		The Church of the Brethren was organized by Alexander Mack, a miller, in Schwarzenau, Germany, in 1708.
		The German Baptist Brethren suffered major division in the early 1880s, creating the Old German Baptist Brethren, the Brethren Church, and the majority adopting the name Church of the Brethren in 1908.
		In 1948 the Church of the Brethren joined the World Council of Churches as a charter member, and was a forming member of the National Council of Churches in 1950.
	www.starrepublic.org /encyclopedia/wikipedia/c/ch/church_of_the_brethren.html (355 words)

	BHLA - Guide to the Brethren in Europe
		The Brethren movement began in 1708 in Wittgenstein, Germany, in the village of Schwarzenau.
		The Church of the Brethren is the largest; followed by the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches; The Brethren Church; the Old German Baptist Brethren; the Dunkard Brethren; and the Conservative Grace Brethren Churches, International.
		In 1958 Schwarzenau was the scene of the 250th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of the Brethren.
	www.brethren.org /genbd/bhla/BrethrenInEurope.html (1934 words)

	Folders of Brethren Information
		Brethren Concepts of Peace & War Peace, non-participation in war, and meaningful coexistence is the historic imprint of the Brethren on society.
		Brethren Card The Church of the Brethren has historically resisted the theological confinement of creeds and narrow statements of faith; but in order to give non-Brethren a brief introduction to our beliefs and practices, this card was issued many years ago to list the essentials of our understanding of the New Testament.
		Brethren Logo of our denomination is comprised of three elements which makes a distinct statement reflecting; our unity in Christ, our compassion for a world in spiritual darkness, our mission to serve others, our responsibility to teach and baptize, and our hope of reward for faithfulness.
	www.cob-net.org /folder.htm (1852 words)

	Brethren - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Grace Brethren experienced a split in the 1990's, with a small number of conservative churches forming the Conservative Grace Brethren Church.
		The Moravian Brethren (also known as United Brethren or Unitas Fratum and Bohemian Brethren) descend from the followers of Jan Hus, a Czech reformer burned at the stake in 1415 and mainly Bohemian 15th century nobleman and theologist Peter Chelcicky.
		The Christadelphians, a nontrinitarian group, sometimes known as "Brethren in Christ" (Christadelphian is derived from the Greek words Christus (Christ) and adelphoi (brothers)).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brethren (799 words)

	Origins of the Church of the Brethren and Other Brethren (Groups
		Five major groups contributed to the Encyclopedia: the Brethren Church, the Church of the Brethren, the Dunkard Brethren, the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, and the Old German Baptist Brethren.
		History of the Church of the Brethren of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
		Brethren Historical Library and Archives, located in the lower level of the National Headquarters of the Church of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120.
	www.berksgenes.org /brethren.htm (1185 words)

	Schwarzenau Brethren -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Schwarzenau (German Baptist) Brethren, originated in (A republic in central Europe; split into East German and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990) Germany, the outcome of one of many Pietistic movements of the (Click link for more info and facts about 17th century) 17th century.
		The Brethren were compelled by persecution to take refuge in (One of the northernmost provinces of the Netherlands) Friesland, in The Netherlands.
		The largest body continued as German Baptist Brethren until 1908, when they adopted the title (A Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion) Church of the Brethren.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sc/schwarzenau_brethren.htm (1668 words)

	Dunkard Brethren - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Dunkard Brethren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Dunkard Brethren are a small group of conservative Schwarzenau Brethren churches that withdrew from the Church of the Brethren.
		The Church of the Brethren represents the largest body of churches that descended from the original pietist movement began in Germany by Alexander Mack and 7 other believers.
		Because of this, a small group of conservatives withdrew from the Church of the Brethren and formed the Dunkard Brethren Church in 1926.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Dunkard-Brethren.html (317 words)

	European Origin
		Although intellectual disagreement remains over the full effect of Anabaptism on the Schwarzenau Brethren (later Church of the Brethren), a distinctive imprint is visible as they initiated their faith community through rebaptism of believing adults.
		Two notable Brethren personages came from the Marienborn district: John Naas, born 1669 in Nordheim, a tall robust figure who assumed the leadership, and Peter Becker, born 1687 in Dudelsheim, who later brought the first group of Brethren to America.
		Although the town of Schwarzenau ("fl-meadow") is not found on most travel maps, it can be located by identifying the curvature of the Eder river where a unique double curve in the stream easily resembles the letter "M" with the village situated on the north-east side of the second (eastern) curve.
	www.cob-net.org /europe.htm (8071 words)

	Brethren . Anabaptist . Schwarzenau Brethren . 1708 . Church of the Brethren . The Brethren Church . Mennonite . Jan ...
		There are several Brethren groups that are not related to the Schwarzenau Brethren movement, such as the Plymouth Brethren that arose in England and Ireland early in the 19th century, and the Church of the United Brethren in Christ United Brethren originating in 18th century Pennsylvania with William Otterbein and Martin Boehm.
		The Brethren Church is one of several groups that traces its origins back to the Schwarzenau Brethren of Germany.
		The Progressive Christian was renamed The Brethren Evangelist and is still published quarterly by the church.
	www.uk.knowledge-info.org /Brethren-UK-3171331-xf (701 words)

	Brethren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Brethren are any of several Christian denominations, most of which are Anabaptist-Pietist.
		The Anabaptist-Pietist Brethren, and even other Brethren bodies, share in common many beliefs.
		I cannot find a link for the German Baptist group; I can find sites for some of their individual churches, but none for the group as a whole.
	www.uncover.us /en/wikipedia/b/br/brethren.html (654 words)

	The Dunkers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lawrence had a close relationship with the German Baptist Brethren: his "Maiden's Choice" land in MD is near the Brethren Conococheague congregation's lands, he refused to swear an oath of allegience in 1770, and at least three of his children were married by a Brethren minister.
		Brethren congregations were known to have existed in Shelby County, Kentucky; Antietam, Virginia (now West Virginia) (1752); Conewago, Pennsylvania (1741); Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; and Amwell, New Jersey (1733).
		In the early 1800's, many Brethren families chose to move west into Ohio and Indiana, either through the Cumberland Gap and establishing congregations along the Ohio River to the east of Cincinnati, or over land by wagon from Pittsburgh to settle northeast of Columbus.
	homepage.interaccess.com /~nealu/dunkers.htm (4023 words)

	Find /Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Brethren/Church_of_the_Brethren only at myEweb.com
		Brethren Press - Publishing arm of the Church of the Brethren.
		Brethren Revival Fellowship - Concern movement within the Church of the Brethren, seeking to call the Church to a firm stand for the authority of the Scriptures, and to an emphasis upon the teachings of the New Testament as historically understood by the Brethren.
		Church of the Brethren Network - Membership driven, unofficial web site of the Church of the Brethren, an ecumenical and evangelical Protestant denomination with churches in most of the fifty states and a few other countries..
	www.myeweb.com /odp/odp.php?browse=/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Brethren/Church_of_the_Brethren (291 words)

	Who are the Mennonites? - Third Way Cafe - Mennonite Media
		Founded in the German village of Schwarzenau, the Brethren began in 1708, about 15 years after the Amish had formed.
		Several key Brethren values: a Christocentric emphasis on discipleship, simplicity of life, peacemaking, and the church as community.
		The Church of the Brethren is the largest of the groups; others include The Brethren Church and the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches.
	www.thirdway.com /menno/glossary.asp?ID=15 (244 words)

	Brethren World Assembly - Background (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Brethren Encyclopedia, Inc. was organized in 1978 to create a multi-volume reference work recording the history, beliefs, and practices of those religious bodies originating in Germany with the Schwarzenau Brethren of 1708.
		Persons from five Brethren groups (then)—The Brethren Church, the Church of the Brethren, the Dunkard Brethren, the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, and the Old German Baptist Brethren—first met together in 1973 on the invitation of M.R. Zigler at the Tunker House in Broadway, Virginia.
		The theme is "Brethren Presence Around the World." Some of the Brethren bodies have active foreign mission programs which have resulted in many congregations and denominational organizations outside the United States.
	www.brethren.org /genbd/bhla/BWA/Background.html (363 words)

	Church Of The Brethren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The English River Church of the Brethren has been called "A little church dearly loved by a multitude of folks." On this one hundred and fiftieth year of the...
		Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, located at 4504 W 300 N, invites the public to a Chicken Bar-BQ on Saturday, October 29 from 4-6 pm in the church...
		She is a member of Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren in Hagerstown.
	church-of-the-brethren.wikiverse.org (521 words)

	Brethren Groups
		Moravians, Moravian Brethren, Unitas Fratrum or Unity of Brethren
		Brethren in the new world were at first a loose knit confederation of settlements.
		United Brethren leader Martin Boehm was the spiritual leader of this group until its congregation, principally of Mennonite background, began to withdraw from him because of his liberal views on baptism, and his relationships with non-Mennonite individuals.
	www.cob-net.org /docs/groups.htm (3749 words)

	10th Generation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		We use the label Schwarzenau Brethren to designate this original body, since there have been a number of Brethren Groups that formed through splits and sub-movements over the centuries.
		Brethren stem from German Pietism (a religion of the heart) of the Eighteenth century and the Anabaptist (re-baptizers) movement of a previous century.
		Magdalena (or Magdalina) Gochenauer (or Gochnauer) was born circa 1722 or 1732 in probably Lancaster County, PA or York, PA and married in York, York County, PA.
	www.boazfamilytree.com /genealogy/aqwg10.htm (2978 words)

	Read about Church of the Brethren at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Church of the Brethren and learn about Church ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Brethren Church, and the majority adopting the name Church of the Brethren in
		The Church of the Brethren is an organizational member of the
		Brethren Revival Fellowship (http://www.brfwitness.org) (a conservative movement within and loyal to the Church of the Brethren)
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Church_of_the_Brethren (369 words)

	Re: where is Schwarzw, Germany?
		The Church of the Brethren was founded in 1708 in Schwarzenau.
		“Schwarzenau was documented for the first time in the year 1059.
		There is a small museum on the founding of the Church of the Brethren in Schwarzenau.
	genforum.genealogy.com /flory/messages/281.html (238 words)

	CHANGE AND CHALLENGE - A HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
		The First Church of the Brethren has shown unusual growth and has provided exceptional leadership for both the district and the brotherhood.
		The year was notable for the congregation as the time in which it employed Guy E. Wampler (1958-1959) as an intern pastor to assist Dr. West with the work of the church.
		One of the stated purposes of the First Church constitution reads: the church exists "to lead all persons into a vital relationship with God as expressed in the life and spirit of Christ and to help them find fulfillment in and relationship with their fellowmen".
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	Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Brethren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		For information on groups descended from or related to the Schwarzenau Brethren organized and led by Alexander Mack in Germany in 1708.
		Brethren Groups · cached · Basic, non-theological outline of all the religious groups using the word Brethren in their denominational label.
		Honors to Alexander Mack · cached · Interpretation of the life and thought of Alexander Mack, founder of the Brethren Church, Church of the Brethren, Grace Brethren, and other Brethren groups.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=28837 (200 words)

	Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Brethren: Church of the Brethren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Brethren Revival Fellowship · iweb · cached · Concern movement within the Church of the Brethren, seeking to call the Church to a firm stand for the authority of the Scriptures, and to an emphasis upon the teachings of the New Testament as historically understood by the Brethren.
		Basic Beliefs Within the Church of the Brethren · cached · Online booklet published by Brethren Revival Fellowship.
		Church of the Brethren Network · cached · Membership driven, unofficial web site of the Church of the Brethren, an ecumenical and evangelical Protestant denomination with churches in most of the fifty states and a few other countries.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=590401 (272 words)

	Adherents.com
		The Brethren Church ('Progressive') numbering in 1936 30,636 (now two groups), who publish the Brethren Evangelist at Ashland, Ohio...
		Brethren Church, [organized] 1883, 14,857 members in 1982...
		The Brethren in Christ Church, a revivalist group, built a meeting house in Belleville in 1959.
	www.adherents.com /Na/Na_85.html (1112 words)

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