ere misunderstanding, Brethren listen conscientiously, seek guidance in the scriptures, and work toward reconciliation. Brethren practice peaceful living.Brethren's longstanding commitment to peace and justice includes a deep regard for human life and dignity. Brethren reach worldwide to help repair the ravages of poverty, ignorance, exploitation, and catastrophic events. Along with their faith, they bring food, books, classes, tools, and medicine. Living peacefully, to the Brethren, means treating each person with the attentive, compassionate respect that all human beings deserve.Years ago, all Brethren were immediately recognizable because of their plain dress and reserved ways. Todays Brethren live very much in the world, work in a broad range of occupations, and make use of the latest technology.Continually, though, they try to simplify their lives. Practicing a modest nonconformity, they think carefully about their daily choices. The ideal of simplicity guides their decisions: How will they conduct their business, raise their children, spend their leisure time, tend to their natural resources? How will they use their money? How they can live comfortably, but without excess?For the Brethren, such considerations are not a requirement, but a privilege. As they seek to live intentionally, responsibly, and simply, they find a deep sense of purpose and find joy.Whether worshiping, serving, learning, or celebrating, Brethren act in community. Together, they study the bible to discern Gods will. They make decisions as a group, and each persons voice matters. During their traditional love feast, they gather at the table of the Lord, and each summer at Annual Conference they convene as a denominational family. Because Jesus urged unity, Brethren work alongside other denominations, at home and abroad, in worldwide missions and outreach.Their congregations welcome all who wish to share with them in another way of living: the way o...
