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Bill has been part of the Rapid Relief Team, the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, for over a decade.
He initially helped at events before taking on greater responsibility as a Local Team Leader, coordinating activities in over 10 localities in his region. Bill enjoys looking after people – both his fellow RRT volunteers and the communities the charity serves.
For Bill, volunteering is ultimately about doing something for other people and seeing the positive impact that even a simple act of support can have.
Hear more about Bill’s volunteering journey in the video below.

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In November 2026, thousands of parishioners from New Zealand came together in Palmerston North for a special faith event, where members enjoyed Bible readings, hymns and catching up with family and friends.

It was a great opportunity to strengthen our bonds of fellowship, and we couldn’t have done it without the hundreds of volunteers and thirteen local businesses who helped to make it happen.

Church spokesperson Arnie Deck spoke with some attendees to hear their reflections on what it was like.

Thank you for being great hosts, Palmerston North!

#PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch #BrethrenFaith #PalmerstonNorth

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What may seem like a simple burger meal can make a real difference to someone who has spent the day wondering where their next meal will come from.
This is what motivates Elspeth Devine to give her time to the Rapid Relief Team, the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. On Thursday evenings, she joins fellow volunteers to pack food boxes and prepare meals for people experiencing difficult circumstances.
For Elspeth, volunteering reflects her belief that Christianity is about what we give to others. It leaves her feeling humbled by the challenges people face, but also energised by working with a dedicated team towards a shared purpose.
Hear Elspeth explain why she finds volunteering so meaningful in the video below.

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Set against the backdrop of a tranquil forest, “The Boat” is a captivating performance that brings together melody, creativity and a love of music. Through the Voices of Brethren series, we celebrate the musicians of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and the role music plays in bringing together our global fellowship of more than 55,000 members.

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A beautiful duet performance of “The Last Date”, showcasing the harmony and musical talent of our Brethren musicians. The Voices of Brethren series highlights the musical talent and creativity found throughout the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. The Voices of Brethren series celebrates the faith, creativity and musical talent of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church's global community of more than 55,000 members.

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Ben Doouss' family was rocked when his eldest son suffered an aneurysm six years after his youngest son went through cancer. The father of four and grandfather of five describes the shock and uncertainty of those years on this episode of Behind the Plymouth Brethren – a not-so Exclusive podcast, and how ultimately, it was love, support and faith in God's ruling hand that guided them through the challenges.

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“We are not a cult. We are Christians.”

Mr Bruce Hales, senior elder of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, has responded to claims that our fellowship is a “cult” while speaking at the Australian Parliament.

As Mr Hales explains, our church’s history dates back to the 1820s, and shares no resemblance to a cult.

Some critics have chosen to label our Church as a cult or sect, but this is often from a misunderstanding of our practices and principles.

To find out more about our Church and the misconceptions of being a cult, click here: https://www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org/resource/the-plymouth-brethren-christian-church-not-a-cult/

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Erin Fulcher began volunteering with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, two years ago and now supports the charity at both proactive and reactive operations.
Her inspiration to get involved reaches back much further. Following the 2013 Clutha tragedy in Glasgow, Erin’s parents volunteered with the RRT to support police officers and other emergency service personnel responding throughout the night.
Erin remembers them returning home and speaking about the difficult work the emergency services had undertaken, as well as the profound impact the loss of colleagues had on police officers.
Their experience stayed with Erin and later inspired her to volunteer herself, helping RRT provide practical support to those who serve their communities.
Watch Erin explain what inspired her volunteering journey.

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Set against the backdrop of a tranquil forest, “The Boat” is a captivating performance that brings together melody, creativity and a love of music. Through the Voices of Brethren series, we celebrate the musicians of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and the role music plays in bringing together our global fellowship of more than 55,000 members.

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