Welcome to the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren

Welcome to the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren

We strive to be a very welcoming congregation. From the moment you enter our doors, you can expect a warm greeting and a handshake from one of our greeters.  Please visit our “Welcome Visitors” table to pick up a nametag in Memorial Lobby (east side of building).

One Body

One Body

We intentionally hold just one worship service each Sunday, which supports our belief in the importance of worshipping God together in creative and meaningful ways. Through a variety of styles of music, prayer and sermons, we attempt to appeal to a diverse range of preferences in worship.

Peacemaking

Peacemaking

Peacemaking is at the core of our Brethren heritage. Promoting peace and justice in our neighborhoods and around the world is an essential part of our congregational mission at Elizabethtown. The Peace Group in our congregation works through education, discussion and prayer to advocate for peace and engage in local, regional, national and...

Social Justice

Social Justice

Our congregation is active in many outreach efforts related to poverty and marginalized peoples, including: Community Action Program - food and clothing bank Habitat for Humanity Hunger Ministries Program to Overcome Violence Refugee Resettlement

Another way of living

Another way of living

In the New Testament, the word "brethren" describes a community of men and women who chose another way of living: the way of Jesus. The Church of the Brethren, begun three centuries ago in Germany, still draws people who want to continue Jesus' work of faithfulness and loving service.

Social Media

Social Media

You can join us through our Facebook Page and our Facebook Group. By "liking" the Facebook page, you will be able to see short messages about events, discussions, and other church information in your Facebook feed. The Facebook group is a place where members can communicate about events, ask questions, share pictures, etc.

A community in action

A community in action

We invite you to come and experience our way of being the Body of Christ as we strive to continue the work of Jesus -- peacefully, simply, together.

We are glad you found us

We are glad you found us

Please drop in to worship, or help us to serve Christ in the community.

  • Welcome to the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren

    Welcome to the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren

  • One Body

    One Body

  • Peacemaking

    Peacemaking

  • Social Justice

    Social Justice

  • Another way of living

    Another way of living

  • Social Media

    Social Media

  • A community in action

    A community in action

  • We are glad you found us

    We are glad you found us

 

A June 2008 report by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life examined the prayer and meditation practices of more than 35,000 Protestants, Catholics, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and people not affiliated with any specific religious tradition.

 

  • Fifty-eight (58) percent of those surveyed said that they pray at least once a day outside of religious services.
  • Seventy-five (75) percent pray at least once a week.

 

Even with so many people praying, prayer continues to raise numerous questions for us. Questions such as:

What is prayer?

 

Why should I pray?

How do I pray?

 

What about different forms of prayer?

 

Is God really listening?

 

Why do so many prayers seem to go unanswered?

How do I discern God's response to my prayers?

 

On this page, we've tried to provide links and resources that may be helpful in addressing these questions.


Prayer resources from explorefaith.org include:

Find an exploration of prayer on Speaking of Faith: a radio program from American Public Media

Beliefnet, an independent spiritual website unaffiliated with any specific spiritual organization or movement, offers:

World Prayers is a unified nonprofit archive of great prayers from all spiritual traditions around the world for the purpose of inspiration, study and cross cultural appreciation.

Outreach through prayer

 

PRAYING THROUGH THE YEAR

COB Prayer Calendar

Natl Day of Prayer

International Day of Prayer for Peace

World Day of Prayer

One Great Hour of Sharing - Prayer Concerns

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READING CORNER
PASTORS' FAVORITES
Pastor Greg:
Pastor Pam:

If you are aware of other prayer-related resources that may be helpful, please contact us using the link or phone number at the bottom of this page.

Please note: this page is a "work in progress." Please bear with us as we strive to make it as useful as possible.

Photos on this page courtesy of Bruce G. Snyder Photography. All rights reserved.

Contact us

Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren
777 South Mount Joy Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-367-1000
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