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The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church

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.

Meet the people that make up our Community

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News

Intergenerational Exclusive Brethren family

August 19, 2026 / Correcting the Record / Global

Correcting the Record: “Plymouth Brethren funded right-wing stunts”

On 19 August 2026, the Sydney Morning Herald published a video titled “A timeline of right-wing stunts funded by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church”. This headline is a lie. The…

PBCC Family

July 1, 2026 / Correcting the Record / Australia

Correcting the Record: Interim Report from the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

While the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is yet to receive a hearing date, as of this morning we have written to the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters…

Gospel Hall of Plymouth Brethren church

June 24, 2026 / Correcting the Record / Australia

Correcting the Record: Attendance at the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

As we understand it does after every Federal election, the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is holding public inquiries in relation to the 2025 election. On May…

June 22, 2026 / Correcting the Record / Australia

Correcting the Record – “leaked recordings”

Reports by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age on 14 June 2026 made multiple false claims in an attempt to draw a link between the 2025 Australian election and audio recordings of Plymouth Brethren…

May 28, 2026 / News / Australia

PBCC volunteers recognise the heartbeat of healthcare across the globe

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…

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Family

May 15, 2026 / Correcting the Record / Global

Correcting the Record: Pet ownership and animal safety

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…

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.

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.

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.

We understand the importance of education

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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Delicate ginger lace biscuits rolled into crisp tubes and filled with whipped cream. A classic dessert that's surprisingly simple to make.✅ Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 8 mins | Total: 23 mins (+ cooling)
✅ Serves: 8-10Ingredients:125 g butter, room temperature
125 g brown sugar
125 g golden syrup
125 g plain flour
1 tsp ground gingerInstructionsIn a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and golden syrup. Melt over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the flour and ground ginger, mixing until well combined. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Allow it to cool until firm enough to scoop.Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F. Line two baking sheets with baking paper. Drop teaspoon-sized scoops of batter onto the baking sheets, spacing them generously as the cookies will spread significantly during baking.Bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the centres are soft and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 1 minute. Carefully wrap each one around a wooden handle or cannoli tube shape. Let them cool completely in this shape.Once cooled, fill with whipped cream just before serving. Enhance the cream with flavourings such as vanilla extract or a splash of brandy for an extra twist.Faith, family and food unite us at the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.#BrethrenValues #PlymouthBrethrenBeliefs #PlymouthBrethrenRules

Delicate ginger lace biscuits rolled into crisp tubes and filled with whipped cream. A classic dessert that's surprisingly simple to make.

✅ Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 8 mins | Total: 23 mins (+ cooling)
✅ Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:

125 g butter, room temperature
125 g brown sugar
125 g golden syrup
125 g plain flour
1 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and golden syrup. Melt over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the flour and ground ginger, mixing until well combined. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Allow it to cool until firm enough to scoop.

Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F. Line two baking sheets with baking paper. Drop teaspoon-sized scoops of batter onto the baking sheets, spacing them generously as the cookies will spread significantly during baking.

Bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the centres are soft and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 1 minute. Carefully wrap each one around a wooden handle or cannoli tube shape. Let them cool completely in this shape.

Once cooled, fill with whipped cream just before serving. Enhance the cream with flavourings such as vanilla extract or a splash of brandy for an extra twist.

Faith, family and food unite us at the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

#BrethrenValues #PlymouthBrethrenBeliefs #PlymouthBrethrenRules

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Brandy Snaps Recipe - Brethren Kitchen

We are back with a brand-new instrumental, All This Life, bringing a reflective and uplifting sound to the Voices of Brethren.

The series showcases the rich talent and diverse musical styles of our members, and this latest piece continues that tradition with a thoughtful, expressive performance.

Music plays an important role in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, helping us connect and reflect our shared values and beliefs.

Our church has more than 55,000 members across the world, including in Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

#PlymouthBrethren #PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #music #PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch

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Voices of Brethren - All This Life

Looking to unwind for the weekend? Well, we have the upbeat instrumental Hills of steam to help ease you into it.
This is just the latest piece in the Voices of Brethren series which highlights the talents of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members and the diversity of music as well.
Music provides deep connection within the Plymouth Brethren, and we use it to celebrate shared Plymouth Brethren values and beliefs.
Our church has members across the world including in the UK, Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.#PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs #PlymouthBrethren #PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #music

Looking to unwind for the weekend? Well, we have the upbeat instrumental Hills of steam to help ease you into it.
This is just the latest piece in the Voices of Brethren series which highlights the talents of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members and the diversity of music as well.
Music provides deep connection within the Plymouth Brethren, and we use it to celebrate shared Plymouth Brethren values and beliefs.
Our church has members across the world including in the UK, Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.

#PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs #PlymouthBrethren #PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #music

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Voices of Brethren - Hills of steam

Looking to unwind for the weekend? Well, we have the upbeat instrumental Hills of steam to help ease you into it.
This is just the latest piece in the Voices of Brethren series which highlights the talents of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members and the diversity of music as well.
Music provides deep connection within the Plymouth Brethren, and we use it to celebrate shared Plymouth Brethren values and beliefs.
Our church has members across the world including in the UK, Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.
#PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs #PlymouthBrethren #PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #music

Looking to unwind for the weekend? Well, we have the upbeat instrumental Hills of steam to help ease you into it.
This is just the latest piece in the Voices of Brethren series which highlights the talents of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members and the diversity of music as well.
Music provides deep connection within the Plymouth Brethren, and we use it to celebrate shared Plymouth Brethren values and beliefs.
Our church has members across the world including in the UK, Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.
#PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs #PlymouthBrethren #PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #music

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Voices of Brethren - Hills of steam

Wilson and Tequila Irvine, newlyweds from New Zealand, join us on this episode of Behind the Plymouth Brethren - a not-so Exclusive podcast, to share their perspectives of young men and women in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. They also answer the commonly asked question: Why are Brethren weddings always on Tuesdays?

Wilson and Tequila Irvine, newlyweds from New Zealand, join us on this episode of Behind the Plymouth Brethren - a not-so Exclusive podcast, to share their perspectives of young men and women in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. They also answer the commonly asked question: Why are Brethren weddings always on Tuesdays?

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Married on a Tuesday – Wilson and Tequila Irvine

We are back in the studio this week with the fresh sounds of Dancing in the Moonlight.
The Voices of Brethren series showcases the rich talent and diverse musical styles of our members.
Music is an important part of life in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and we use it for connection and to display our shared values and beliefs.
Our church has more than 55,000 members across the world including in Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.#PlymouthBrethren #PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #music # PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch

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Voices of Brethren - Dancing in the Moonlight

We are back in the studio this week with the fresh sounds of Dancing in the Moonlight.
The Voices of Brethren series showcases the rich talent and diverse musical styles of our members.
Music is an important part of life in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and we use it for connection and to display our shared values and beliefs.
Our church has more than 55,000 members across the world including in Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #music # PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch

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Voices of Brethren - Dancing in the Moonlight

The Voices of Brethren series is back at the beach, and we are getting sand between our toes. So, please enjoy this easy listening number Ocean of you.
The Voices of Brethren series showcases the work of our richly talented musicians in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.
Music fulfils a key role in the life of Plymouth Brethren members and reflects our shared values and beliefs.
The church has more than 55,000 members across the world including in the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

The Voices of Brethren series is back at the beach, and we are getting sand between our toes. So, please enjoy this easy listening number Ocean of you.
The Voices of Brethren series showcases the work of our richly talented musicians in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.
Music fulfils a key role in the life of Plymouth Brethren members and reflects our shared values and beliefs.
The church has more than 55,000 members across the world including in the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

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Voices of Brethren - Ocean of you

The Voices of Brethren series is back at the beach, and we are getting sand between our toes. So, please enjoy this easy listening number Ocean of you.
The Voices of Brethren series showcases the work of our richly talented musicians in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.
Music fulfils a key role in the life of Plymouth Brethren members and reflects our shared values and beliefs.
The church has more than 55,000 members across the world including in the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #PlymouthBrethrenfaith #PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch #music #PlymouthBrethrenbeliefs

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Voices of Brethren - Ocean of you