Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have been on the frontline at bushfires across Victoria, Australia, for three weeks straight, putting in 780 volunteer hours to serve more than 4,800 meals to emergency crews, including those battling the highly destructive Grampians National Park blaze. RRT crews served up 3,448 meals […]
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OneSchool Global Student’s First in NSW HSC
OneSchool Global, the network of schools established by members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, for students and families from our Church Community, were celebrating at the Orange campus in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, after student Rory Wallace finished first in the Financial Services Examination in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) – making him the […]
International Volunteers Day
December 5th marks International Volunteer Day, and the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has taken this special opportunity to shine a light on the incredible individuals who drive their mission forward with care and compassion. RRT has 14,500 Plymouth Brethren volunteers across 14 countries, forming the heart of everything […]
Hope in Every Box: RRT’s Donations in Worcestershire
Local Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) in Worcester, UK, delivered 15 Food Boxes to the discharge lounge at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This contribution provided critical support, ensuring patients returning home had access to essential food supplies and effectively addressing the challenges many face during the transition from hospital to […]
RRT supports Convoy for Kids in Goulburn
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Church, has served up around 1,600 meals at a Convoy for Kids Goulburn event raising funds in support of local children living with cancer, terminal illnesses, disabilities and special needs. The charity, which was established in 1999 by local volunteers, holds an annual street convoy […]
RRT Supports Run the Runway
The Rapid Relief Team, our global charity, supported those running for a cause at Prestwick Airport. On Saturday, November 2nd, at 8:00 AM, ‘Run the Runway 2024’ took place at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where around 1,000 participants gathered to run or walk 5K or 10K laps along the runway. This special event, organised by Prestwick […]
Stockholm’s homeless receive hygiene kits from RRT
The Rapid Relief Team, our global charity, recently donated a new supply of hygiene kits to St. Clara Church in Stockholm. The night-open church gives the city’s homeless a place to sleep for the night, and every weekday, they distribute food to those in need. The RRT hygiene kit consists of deodorant, toothpaste and other […]
Remembrance Day
On Remembrance Day, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pays tribute to the immense sacrifices made by many in the line of conflict. At this time, we think of all whose courage and bravery protected our freedom, and the values of care and compassion which our communities live by today. Now 106 years on since the […]
RRT supports NSW firefighter championships
The Rapid Relief Team, the charitable arm of our Church, helped keep up the energy levels of NSW’s finest firefighters at the NSW Firefighter Championships by serving up more than 1,000 meals across the three-day event in Wagga. The Firefighter Championships is one of Fire & Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) proudest and longest traditions and has […]
Echoes of Hope: RRT’s Ongoing Relief in Ukraine
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, continues to support Ukraine as it navigates the ongoing conflict. Two Years and eight months since the war began, RRT has been engaging with local communities, listening to their stories and delivering essential resources to those affected. Nadiya Oleksandrivna Radchenko, born […]