England Nonconformists Plymouth Brethren (National Institute)

Plymouth Brethren
The Plymouth Brethren, otherwise called Christian Brethren or Darbyites started in Dublin in 1838 with a group of young men, several from Trinity College, including J.N. Darby and Henry Craik. They have no ordained ministry, set liturgy or co-ordinating organization, even though the movement has spread throughout England and into north east Scotland. Plymouth Brethren follow the Bible and baptize only believers, not infants. They are interested in prophecy and the Second Coming and early on attracted an educated membership including some of the aristocracy. They remain a small group today; several records have been filmed including the recent marriage register (1968-1996) for the Abingdon Road, Fishponds, Gloucestershire chapel on. Historical material on the Christian (Plymouth) Brethren is at John Rylands Library.

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