Who We Are

The mission of the Brethren in Christ Historical Society is to nurture understanding and appreciation of the historical, theological, and contemporary life and thought of the Brethren in Christ and related groups. Since its founding in 1978, the Society’s vision has been to emphasize the study of the past as a guide to the present and future.

The Society seeks to fulfill its mission and vision through a variety of publications and events, including our journal, Brethren in Christ History and Life; a newsletter, “History Matters”; an annual meeting focused on a specific theme or issue; and an annual heritage service at the historic Ringgold Meetinghouse in Ringgold, Maryland.

The Society is incorporated as a nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania. Board members are:

John Yeatts, president
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

David Flowers, vice president
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Beth Hostetler Mark, secretary
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Karen Ulery, treasurer
Grantham, Pa.

Ken Hoke, executive director
Carlisle, Pa.

Harriet Sider Bicksler, editor
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Devin Manzullo-Thomas, director of the Brethren in Christ Historical Library and Archives
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

John Dietz
York, Pa.

Hank Johnson
Harrisburg, Pa.

Jay Showalter
Ephrata, Pa.

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