Good Works by Plymouth Brethren
Categories: Community, News & Views
Rapid Response Team assist in West Country area
The Rapid Response Team assist the local authorities and services in the West Country area: filling thousands of sandbags with many tonnes of sand; distributing sandbags to protect resident’s homes; rescuing stranded drivers; providing hot food and drinks for the emergency services and residents flooded out of their homes.
Categories: Community, News & Views
Do businesses owned by members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pay tax?
Q: I’ve heard the brethren businesses don’t pay tax thereby giving them an unfair advantage over the competition?! A: No, all businesses owned by members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pay all taxes as required by law in the jurisdiction in which they operate.
Categories: Dispelling the Myths
Why does the Church prefer the name “Plymouth Brethren Christian Church”?
Q. It appears from your new website that you’re now adopting the name of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, why is this? A. We believe our historic name, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, dating back to the early nineteenth century best articulates our relationship with the broader community and provides a consistent designation worldwide. The name Exclusive Brethren […]
Categories: Dispelling the Myths
Are Brethren businesses owned or controlled by the Church?
Q. I’ve heard it said that brethren businesses are owned and/or controlled by the Church, is this correct? A. Not at all, all businesses of members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church are owned by private individuals and have no financial, legal or controlling interest by the Church.
Categories: Dispelling the Myths
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church helps the Stars…
On Tuesday the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church donated £5000.00 to Shooting Star CHASE in support of the excellent work they do. Mr Jeremy Payne, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Shooting Star CHASE was delighted to accept the generous donation presented by Church members Iain Cooper and his family from Surrey. Shooting Star CHASE is […]
Categories: Community, News & Views
Potters Crouch Firefighters refreshed by Plymouth Brethren
Potters Crouch Firefighters refreshed by Plymouth Brethren October 2012 A massive fire in England has been burning for 11 days, with fire-fighters struggling for control. Church volunteers came to the rescue of the fire-fighters by feeding them while they battled the recycling centre blaze. A team from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in Hemel Hempstead […]
Categories: Community, News & Views
Rapid Response Team wades into action
November’s torrential rain brought some of the worst flooding to Somerset and the West Country for decades. It also brought out an enthusiastic, dedicated and much appreciated contribution from the Taunton and Torbay Rapid Response Teams (RRT). These teams set up by the Plymouth Brethren Church are staffed by fit and devoted Plymouth Brethren volunteers that are […]
Categories: Community
Care for the elderly
Care of the aged and infirm is inherent in the Christian ethos. Hospitals, hospices and government health care are some of the benefits of a Christian country. As do many families wherever possible Plymouth Brethren prefer to keep elderly people in their own homes as this helps maintain independence and dignity whilst saving public money […]
Categories: Family
Brethren Family Businesses
A high proportion of Plymouth Brethren members operate family businesses. They recognise and follow through on their responsibility to provide for their families financially by earning an honest living. This also allows them to serve the community by communicating with and distributing to those in need, as well as contributing to the Church. Members’ businesses […]