Delighting in God's grace
Learning from Jesus
Growing in the Spirit
Engaging the world's sorrows and joys
Peacefully, simply, together

The Richmond Church of the Brethren is a "come as you are" community with a growing ministry and friendly people. Whether you join us for worship, Sunday school, or other gatherings you will find positive encouragement, permission to ask questions, welcoming fellowship, and opportunities to grow in your relationship with God, others, and yourself.

In addition to reading about us, you can learn more about our pastor, Matt McKimmy.

About Us

We are a "priesthood of all believers" where everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate in all areas of our life together. We strive to be a diverse community where people of any racial, cultural, or socio-economic background can be a part.

From our humble beginnings in 1925 with services in an old school house without an official pastor, the congregation's first church building was completed in 1931. This building, with a few additions, served us well for over seventy-five years. In May of 2004 we moved to our current location in hopes of having more room to pursue God's call for our congregation as we seek to be a blessing to our community.

If you are looking for a dynamic and growing church with whom to share the journey of faith, we would be excited to welcome you. Together we will explore God's call for our lives while we learn from Jesus and grow in the Spirit. Peacefully and simply we will seek to engage our community and the world demonstrating the love of Christ wherever we go. All are welcome to come and be a part of our vibrant community.

A bit about the Church of the Brethren

Our church is a part of the Church of the Brethren, a denomination with roots in the Anabaptist and Pietist movements of late 17th / early 18th-century Germany and a 300 year heritage as a historic peace church. From its beginning the Church of the Brethren has been committed to peace and justice in our interactions with one another and with the world, practiced mindful simplicity, and sought to be non-hierarchical. 

We claim no creeds except the New Testament, as interpreted in community with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We practice believer's baptism through trine (3x) immersion. Twice a year we gather to celebrate the Love Feast, a remembrance and re-enactment of the last supper of Jesus and his disciples that includes times for personal spiritual examination, washing one another's feet , and a shared meal that includes the bread and cup of communion.

There are over 1,000 Church of the Brethren congregations in 38 states across the U.S. In addition the denomination has global ties to churches in Puerto Rico, Brazil, India, Nigeria, and other countries around the world. The Church of the Brethren has a long tradition of being highly ecumenical, working with other churches and denominations at the local level and through organizations such as the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches. 

There are over 1,000 Church of the Brethren congregations in 38 states across the U.S. In addition the denomination has global ties to churches in Puerto Rico, Brazil, India, Nigeria, and other countries around the world. The Church of the Brethren has a long tradition of being highly ecumenical, working with other churches and denominations at the local level and through organizations such as the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches. 

There are over 1,000 Church of the Brethren congregations in 38 states across the U.S. In addition the denomination has global ties to churches in Puerto Rico, Brazil, India, Nigeria, and other countries around the world. The Church of the Brethren has a long tradition of being highly ecumenical, working with other churches and denominations at the local level and through organizations such as the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches. 

Richmond, Indiana, the small city our church calls home, has a particular significance within our denomination. Richmond is the location of the Church of the Brethren's only seminary, Bethany Theological Seminary. Since Bethany relocated to Richmond in 1994 our congregation has been blessed by many students, faculty, administrators, and seminary visitors from across the denomination.