The Evangelical United Brethren Church refers to a Protestant Christian denomination that emerged from the merger of two separate churches, the Evangelical Church and the United Brethren in Christ Church, in 1946. This denomination followed the Wesleyan tradition and held strong evangelical beliefs.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church was founded on the principles and doctrines of John Wesley and emphasized personal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, scriptural authority, and the pursuit of holiness. The denomination placed great importance on evangelism, missionary work, and spreading the Gospel message to the world.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church had a centralized organizational structure with a hierarchy of ministers and bishops overseeing the various congregations. It promoted active participation of laity in church affairs and encouraged community service, social justice, and compassion towards others.
As an evangelical denomination, the Evangelical United Brethren Church placed a significant emphasis on fostering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and engaging in biblical study and prayer. Worship services typically involved hymn singing, prayer, scripture readings, and sermons that focused on living a faithful life according to biblical teachings.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church experienced considerable growth and expansion during its existence and was actively involved in establishing educational institutions, hospitals, and social service agencies. However, in 1968, the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the United Methodist Church, an event that marked the end of the denomination as a separate entity.
