WHO WE ARE LOCALLY
Since 1893, we have been guiding individuals in Blair County toward the Savior. Our unwavering foundation is rooted in the entirety of the Bible, adhering solely to its teachings.
We are “The Family Church Your Family Needs.” Our doors are always open to visitors, and we will make sure you feel welcomed and like a part of our church family. We care deeply about our community and strive to love people as Christ loves us.
Our foundation is built on The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing else. If you’re looking for a home church, feel free to visit us anytime.
WHO WE ARE STATE WIDE
We are affiliated with The Charis Fellowship, formerly known as The Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, which is situated in Winona Lake, Indiana.
The Grace Brethren movement comprises congregations in over 250 cities, eleven national and cooperating ministries, and twenty-three cooperating districts within the United States and Canada. Our district, known as The West Penn Grace Brethren Fellowship, encompasses seventeen churches in Western Pennsylvania, spanning from West Kittanning (north of Pittsburgh) to Kish Valley (in Reedsville, to the east).
WHO WE ARE NATIONALLY
The Brethren commitment to following biblical truth began in 1708 near Schwarzenau, Germany, when a small group of Christians committed themselves to following Jesus and the Word of God, no matter what the cost. Since 1939, the Charis Fellowship has perpetuated that passion, believing that every word in the Bible comes from God and gives us direction and hope. Through the scriptures, we learn to have a personal relationship with God, to experience biblical community, and to work together to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ world-wide.
Today, the Charis Fellowship is part of a multi-national network of churches whose values are defined by that pursuit of biblical truth, biblical relationships, and biblical mission. In the U.S. and Canada, the Grace Brethren movement consists of congregations in more than 250 cities, 11 national and cooperating ministries, and 23 cooperating districts. Outside of North America are nearly 3,000 Grace Brethren churches, hundreds of new church starts, and an ever-growing number of cooperative ministry initiatives.
For more information about the Charis Fellowship, see charisfellowship.us/.