GOSHEN CITY
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We believe everyone is a beloved child of God and all who have experienced marginalization matter. We are an open and affirming congregation, and welcome the presence, gifts, and participation of people of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, economic status, and life situation.
PEACE &
JUSTICE
Violence takes many forms – not only warfare, but also physical, emotional, spiritual, economic, and systemic harm. As followers of Jesus, we are called to nurture the dignity and wholeness of all people, working for peace and justice in our relationships, our communities, and throughout God’s creation.
SERVICE & COMPASSION
For the Church of the Brethren, service is an essential expression of faith. Following Jesus means following his example – serving others, seeking healing and wholeness, and working alongside our neighbors for the well-being of all.
OUR VISION
We are building a radical Spirit-filled community, cultivating authentic relationships, sharing God's inclusive love in and around our city.
A CHURCH IN THE CITY
Goshen City Church of the Brethren traces its roots back to 1895. And while the faces and names in our city have changed over the years, our commitment to the Goshen, Indiana, community has not. Our place of worship – located at the corner of Clinton and Fifth Streets since 1899 – sits in the heart of our city for a reason, and we are proud (in a humble, Brethren way) of being part of this vibrant community.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We recognize that the land where we worship belongs to God, as does all of creation. We also acknowledge that we are located on the traditional land of the Bodéwadmiakiwen/Potawatomi and Miami Peoples past and present – land that was ceded from them coercively and unjustly. We are grateful for the opportunity to gather on this territory and work in this region, as we continue to learn how to be better stewards of the land and community relationships.
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CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
The Church of the Brethren is a Christian denomination rooted in the Anabaptist and Pietist traditions. For more than 300 years, Brethren have sought to follow Jesus through a faith marked by peace, simplicity, service, and community.
As one of the Historic Peace Churches, we believe following Jesus calls us to be peacemakers – not only in what we believe, but in how we live. We seek guidance through Scripture, work toward reconciliation, serve our neighbors, and share Christ’s love for the common good.