Established around 200 years ago, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) was founded by John Nelson Darby, one of the most influential Protestant thinkers of the 19th century.
Today, we have just over 55,000 members in our Community. We live in regular homes on ordinary streets, in towns and cities across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom.
Our members operate their own businesses, buy houses, shop locally, volunteer and do charitable work, pay taxes and employ many people from both within our Community and outside.
Over the years, we have had to adapt. We use technology for business, education and household reasons.
For those who spend their lives caring for others, May became a month dedicated to giving something back. This year, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team…
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Summary: Following a traumatic incident in which a child was attacked by a dog, our church’s position on pets was restated to parishioners in May 2026. Church members generally avoid…
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PBCC volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) donated 14 kilometres of fencing wire to farmers who were affected by the Longwood bushfire as they continue to rebuild and recover…
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Correcting the Record: “Brethren charity sues woman allegedly abused by an elder”. Reports by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age on 8 February 2026 falsely implied that the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s charity,…
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PBCC volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have leant their support to a grassroots organisation based in Albury/Wodonga as it helps farmers rebuild fencing in the wake of devastating…
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Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) provided more than 10,000 meals to emergency workers and communities amid the bushfire crisis in Victoria. Volunteers have been…
Read MoreAt the heart of our Community is a commitment to care and compassion. We dedicate our time volunteering through our charitable arm, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and contribute financially to many causes. We actively seek opportunities to support local, regional and global initiatives.
Our members, many of whom operate family-owned businesses, play a vital role in driving the local economy where we live, work and serve. We contribute directly by paying taxes, employing local people, and improving amenities.
Our resourceful and innovative members form a global Community that can swiftly mobilise diverse skill sets and tangible assets to support during global crises. Together, we leverage our network of members to make a positive impact on the world.
Education is important to us. OneSchool Global (OSG) is attended by families of our Church and has over 120 campuses in 20 countries, teaching 8,000 students and employing over 1,800 teachers and staff from outside our Community. Many school alumni go on to work in a family business and engage in tertiary education.
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