The United Brethren church consists of about 600 churches in 13 countries, with a total membership of around 47,000. About two-thirds of the churches are in the United States, where it all started. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana account for most of the American churches, though we have churches scattered all around the country--Florida, Texas, California, Washington, Idaho, New York, and elsewhere.   more...

On many theological and social issues, people of equal Christian commitment and insight may interpret the Bible differently, and we allow room for that. But when it comes to the simple statements contained in the Confession of Faith—on God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Bible, salvation, and the ordinances—we do not allow diversity. As such, it is our denomination's key unifying document, our line in the sand which must not be crossed.   more...