About Us

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 54,000 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.

 

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News

Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pays tribute to the immense sacrifices made by many in the line of conflict. At this time, we think of all whose…

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RRT supports NSW firefighter championships

The Rapid Relief Team, the charitable arm of our Church, helped keep up the energy levels of NSW’s finest firefighters at the NSW Firefighter Championships by serving up more than…

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Echoes of Hope: RRT’s Ongoing Relief in Ukraine

The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, continues to support Ukraine as it navigates the ongoing conflict. Two Years and eight months since…

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RRT hosts thank you lunch for Mt Barker Hospital heroes

The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of our church, has hosted its seventh thank-you lunch for South Australia’s healthcare heroes, with volunteers, this time serving up satisfying meals to…

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RRT Helps Fuel London Stansted Airport During Their Training Day!

In 2013, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) was established to help put our care and compassion into action for the benefit of people in need. Fast forward to today, and RRT…

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RRT UK Supports World Homeless Day

In 2013, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) was established to help put our care and compassion into action for the benefit of people in need. Fast forward to today, and…

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Get to know our Community

We care about our neighbours and those in need

At 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.

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PBCC supermarket Campus&Co

We help drive local economies

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. 

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We are a connected global Community

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.

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PBCC members in Switzerland
OneSchool Global Student

We understand the importance of education

Education is important to us, so much so we created one of the largest independent network of schools in the world, OneSchool Global (OSG). OSG provides progressive digital learning environments to around 9,000 young girls and boys and employs 2,500 professional teaching staff from the wider community. Many school alumni go on to work in a family business and engage in tertiary education.

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