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

Farmers receive free fencing as cyclone recovery continues

More than 240 farmers still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle have received fencing materials at the Rapid Relief Team’s (RRT) Farmers Community Connect event in Gisborne New Zealand. Last month, a…

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RRT Supports Simon Community’s Homeless Event

Despite an unexpected storm on Thursday, the 5th of December, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers from  the RRT in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland stepped up to serve 200 burger meals, refreshments,…

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International Volunteers Day

December 5th marks International Volunteer Day, and the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has taken this special opportunity to shine a light on…

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Hope in Every Box: RRT’s Donations in Worcestershire

Local Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) in Worcester, UK, delivered 15 Food Boxes to the discharge lounge at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This contribution provided…

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Rapid Relief Team Meal Station

RRT Partners with CEO Sleepout for Another Year of Support

On November 19th, Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Volunteers from Darlington UK came together early in the morning to collaborate with CEO Sleepout again. Their efforts aimed to raise awareness about…

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RRT supports Convoy for Kids in Goulburn

The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Church, has served up around 1,600 meals at a Convoy for Kids Goulburn event raising funds in support of local…

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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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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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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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