The Frederick Church of the Brethren is a dynamic congregation with deep roots in the Frederick, Maryland, community. Our congregation is known for many things: passionate faith; rich heritage; loving fellowship; and practical witness. Above all else, we are "A Place of Welcome," eager that your family become a part of our family.
Traditional/Gospel Service
This service features gospel hymns (the "oldies but goodies") traditional prayers, and a sermon from one of our pastors. Special music is provided by the Morning Singers, or another group or soloist. Once a month the Celebration Ringers, our bell choir, plays in this service.
Contemporary Service
This service also features Living Water, our Praise and Worship team and occasionally other groups.
Traditional/Blended Service
This service features traditional hymns, organ music, traditional prayers, and a sermon from one of our pastors. Special music is provided by the Chancel Choir, the Kindergarten Choir, the Lighthouse Singers, or other groups or soloists. Once a month our Bell Choir, the Celebration Ringers, plays in this service.
Our Choirs:
Kindergarten Choir: Comprised of children who are 3-5 years of age.
Lighthouse Singers: Comprised of children who are in the first through fifth grades.
Temple Choir: Comprised of children and youth beginning at the sixth grade level.
Morning Singers: Comprised of people from a wide age group from young adults up. This group is the principal choir in leading our 8:30 service.
Chancel Choir: Comprised of adults and teenagers. This group is the principal choir in leading our 11:00 service.
Celebration Ringers: Our two adult hand-bell choirs provide musical inspiration on a regular basis at both our 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services
Sonshine Chimes. Our children’s hand-bell choir also provides musical inspiration, in a way that only kids can provide!
S.I.G.N, (Signing in God's Name): A signing choir, this group is open to all ages and performs worship songs in sign language.
Deaf Fellowship Choir: This group provides signed songs for the Deaf services.
Living Water Praise and Worship Team: Living Water provides music leadership for our contemporary services.
FCOB Instrumental Ensemble: This instrumental group accompanies hymns on the second Sunday of each month at our 8:30 a.m. service.
FCOB Orchestra: This instrumental group accompanies hymns and provides “special” numbers, primarily at our 11:00 a.m. service
Throughout the year, a series of special concerts are held for the enrichment of our congregation and the community.
Vision: Our Dream for the Future
We will multiply the number of persons turning to Jesus Christ by multiplying the number of opportunities for spiritual growth and Biblical outreach. We hope you will help us make our dream become a reality.
If you cannot join us in person, visit the Sermon Archive section of our web site for audio, MP3, files of our sermons.
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Frederick Church of the Brethren
201 Fairview Avenue,
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Phone: 301-662-1819