Revision as of 17:50, 2 January 2021

See Branches of Plymouth Brethren to explain abbreviation types (although in short: OB (& TW-P) are Halls & Chapels within the "open brethren" (although GH's (generally) maintain a separate network from the Chapels). EB/TW/TW-N are "Careful" Brethren (similar to OB Halls), and BC are (generally) independent community churches with early or indirect PB influence, and will (usually) not consider themselves "Brethren"). AA/CA refers to assemblies of African or Caribbean origin, or predominant demographic, although all ethnicities are overly welcome in any assemblies.

The above primer link expands on the abbreviations, and also contains introduction to this (and other) sheets within the overall History. There have been scores of branches with their own distinctive networks and strengths within the history of the PB, and many branches continue to flourish today, and while no assembly or gathering is identical to the others, each is thought to maintain a fervent desire for simplicity in gathering around the Lord Jesus, though practices and secondary doctrines may vary culturally and/or preferentially as autonomous (yet inter-dependent) local churches.

Assemblies are sorted geographically, and will, D.V., eventually have further history within. Red links on Brethrenpedia are presently undeveloped, and blue links contain data. Appreciate patience with our progress, and if you'd like to help, please contact any of the editing team, preferably via social media.

North Maine

Aroostook County

Madawaska

• Valley Bible Chapel, ME (OB) 1991-2020+
  • Christians Gathered Unto the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ 1991; Madawaska Gospel Hall 1992-2009; Madawaska Gospel Church 2010+; Valley Gospel Chapel +2013-2016+

Piscataquis County

Milo

• Milo Meeting Room, ME (EB) +1878-1880

Southeast Maine

Penobscot County

Bangor

• Family Gospel Chapel, ME (OB) +1989-1990

• Bangor tent meetings, ME (OB) 1998-1999

Garland

• Garland Christian Fellowship, ME (OB) +2013-2020+

Mattawamkeag

• Mattawamkeag Meeting Room, ME (TW) +1962+

Washington County

East Machias

• Jacksonville Meeting Room, ME (EB) +1889+

Eastport

• Eastport Meeting Room, ME (TW) +1914-1923+

Vanceboro

• Vanceboro Meeting Room, ME (TW) +1985+

Southwest Maine

Androscoggin County

Auburn

• Auburn Meeting Room, ME (EB) +1878-1879+

Cumberland County (Portland metro)

Casco

• Casco Meeting Room, ME (EB) +1878-1879+

Portland

• Portland Gospel Work (OB) 1883, 1887?
  • Barley Cake 1883-3: "Bro. Martin is at Portland, Maine and is looking for additional help. He is having a word in the open air before going into the hall."
  • Barley Cake 1887-3: "John Martin is in New England, probably at this time in the State of Maine, where some doors have been opened."

Westbrook

• Bethany Gospel Hall, ME (OB) +1927-1956+, 1959-1983+

• Spring Hill Gospel Hall, ME (OB) 1958-2020+
  • hive from Bethany Gospel Hall

Franklin County

New Sharon

• New Sharon Christian Fellowship, ME (TW-P) +2019+

Strong

• Strong Meeting Room, ME (TW) +1962-1966+

Kennebec County

Augusta

• Augusta Gospel Hall, ME (OB) +1943-2020+
  • Christians at the Gospel Hall +2004-2020+

Knox County

Union

• Grace Fellowship Bible Chapel, ME (OB) 1970-2020+
  • Grace Fellowship 1970-1993; Grace Bible Fellowship 1994-1996

Oxford County

Buckfield

• Faith Bible Chapel, ME (OB) 1991-2006

Sagadahoc County (Portland metro)

Bath

• Bath Meeting Room, ME (TW) +1999+

Somerset County

Detroit

• Detroit Meeting Room, ME (TW) +1962-1973+

Madison

• Madison Gospel Hall, ME (OB) 1951-1976; 1983-2020+

Palmyra

• Palmyra Meeting Room, ME (TW) +1985-2016+