Welcome to Cincinnati Church of the Brethren!

In 2008, our congregation moved from a comfortable suburban location north of the I-275 Beltway to seek the peace of the city.  In our vibrant, diverse new neighborhood of Walnut Hills we have many more questions than answers about violence, racism, income and education disparities. Yet we want to be in the dance, rather than casually observing from the periphery. Where others before us have fled and abandoned the city and its people, we seek to engage it.  We come to serve and to learn and to honor all of our diverse brothers and sisters. 

Our vision of ministry in an urban setting is not simply another service ministry to the impoverished.  While there is a need for this work, it is only one small aspect of a thriving urban ministry.  For us, ministry is about connections--connections with others and connections with God.  How do we connect with the highly educated professionals that have given up on the church and organized religion?  How do we connect with the young mother and her four children who have just been evicted?  How do we connect with over-stressed, over-scheduled famillies who value their faith but can't squeeze in another obligation?  Our ministry cries out for deep theological discussions and exploration, powerful worship experiences, a sense of community, and an ethic of care and compassion.  It cries out for ministry that is vibrant and dynamic, that gives life to those inside and outside its walls.  It cries out for the church to truly be a city on a hill.

Join us for worship on Sunday Mornings in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Cincinnati