The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church was shocked and saddened today to hear the Australian Prime Minister called our church a cult. Our church has around 16,600 in Australia, and our members are regular Christian people who live by the teachings of the Holy Bible. The Prime Minister should be advocating for people of all religions […]
Statement on Australian Federal Election campaign
Responding to questions regarding members of our Church volunteering in the Australian Federal Election campaign, a spokesperson for the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church said: “Everyone in Australia has the right to volunteer in elections irrespective of their religion, and members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church have the same right. “During this campaign, people of […]
A free feed for drought-affected Taranaki farmers – and free feed for their livestock
PBCC volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) will be holding an event in the Taranaki region of New Zealand next month, for farmers who are doing it tough due to the drought conditions, to offer them both practical and moral support as they face the prospect of a difficult winter. The Farmers Community Connect […]
Statement on ANZAC Day
Speaking about ANZAC Day, Lloyd Grimshaw, a member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and whose grandfather served in New Guinea during World War II said: “The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), sometimes incorrectly referred to as ‘The Exclusive Brethren’, deeply respects ANZACs and all those who have served in war. “Members of […]
PBCC volunteers Serve Meals at International Women’s Day Community Event
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with RRT in the UK celebrated International Women’s Day in Gravesend by serving meals at a community event organised by the Asian Single Parents Network (ASPN) in partnership with Kent Police’s Community Liaison team. The event, held at St George’s Church Hall in Gravesend, consisted of a day full of […]
PBCC volunteers keeping the pollies fed and pedalling across Tasmania
Volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have supported Pollie Pedal in Tasmania across three days and 300 kilometres, keeping participants fuelled as they rode to raise funds for Diabetes Australia. The 18th annual fundraising cycle was once again supported by Tasmanian Deputy Premier Guy Barnett MP, who was […]
RRT UK February Wrap Up
In February, volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team, the charitable arm of the PBCC, were busy supporting communities and first responders across the UK. Gloucester & Swindon – Coffee and Krispy Kremes for construction workers on Time to Talk Day, plus a mental health session with Mates in Mind. Tunbridge Wells – Burgers for Kent, Surrey & […]
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church launches website and social media to tell its story
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) has officially launched a modernised website and new social media pages to offer insight into our church, its parishioners and way of life. The new-look PBCC website will have frequently updated content, including information about our neighbours, the charity Rapid Relief Team, and our school network OneSchool Global. The […]
Rapid Relief Team Bring Warmth and Relief
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, joined United Carolina’s Cavalry (UCC) “Bring the Heat” Propane Swap Event in Asheville, NC, this weekend, bringing warmth and essential supplies to families still recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in September. As winter temperatures show no signs of […]
Rapid Relief Team UK – January in 60 seconds
At the start of the new year, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team in the UK have been busy delivering hope and relief to those in need. With hospitals under pressure, RRT stepped in at Winchester & Basingstoke hospitals during a critical incident, serving 1,200 staff with refreshments. In Stamford, volunteers […]