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While our parishioners are brought together by their shared Christian beliefs founded on the Holy Bible, they are also individuals free to exercise their democratic rights however they wish. The political beliefs of individual parishioners should not be taken as a representation of the Church’s views.

Members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church are free to vote or abstain from voting. The decision is a personal one based on individual beliefs and convictions.

Some Brethren choose to abstain from voting for religious reasons. This understanding is linked to teachings found in Romans Chapter 13 («there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God») and in Daniel Chapter 2 (“He removeth kings, and setteth up kings”).

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has a strong belief in showing care and compassion both to those within our church community and to the wider community. One way we contribute to society is through our charitable arm, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT).

While our parishioners are brought together by their shared Christian beliefs founded on the Holy Bible, they are also individuals free to exercise their democratic rights however they wish. The political beliefs of individual parishioners should not be taken as a representation of the Church’s views.

Whilst it’s true that some members have been successful in business, these businesses are completely independent of the Church, they just happen to be owned and operated by members of the PBCC.