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 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.

 

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News

PBCC Volunteers are back in Southern Australia Supporting Drought-Affected Farmers

Farmers in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula have been given a helping hand to ease the burden of the drought, thanks to a charitable collaboration between Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers…

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PBCC Volunteers Support ANDYSMANCLUB’s Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with Over 600 Meals

Volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church with the Rapid Relief Team in Leeds UK have been busy supporting hundreds of walkers taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge…

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PBCC Volunteers Provide Relief to 200 Drought Hit Farmers

The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is amazed by the resilience of South Australia’s farming community, with more than 200 farmers coming together for the Farmers Community Connect event in Jamestown.…

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The Grace Trust Donates £10,000 to Help Build New Emergency Care Centre at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

The Grace Trust charity has donated £10,000 to support the construction of a new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Centre at the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. The SDEC…

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Statement on Voting

In the lead up to the Australian Election on 5 May 2025, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church was subject to significant levels of political commentary and media scrutiny, owing to…

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The importance of family – reflections on the International Day of Families

The International Day of Families on May 15 offers us the opportunity to reflect on the foundational role of families in our lives. The UN established this day in 1993…

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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 that we created one of the largest independent networks 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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