About Us

Grace Brethren Church has been at the corner of Milton and Bailey for more than 100 years.

Throughout those years the values of the nation have changed, the community has become more diverse, and of course, people have come and gone.

But as we look back over the years there remains a constant in the life of this church.

That one thing is an unwavering commitment to the Word of God — the Bible.

Our pastors and leaders have had as their goal from the inception of this church to see that the Bible is taught to all who would listen to its unchanging message. Whether to children in Sunday School, or adults in various study groups, or in corporate worship, we have maintained the constant goal to teach the unfathomable riches of God in Jesus Christ.

Even today as our world continues to change, we look for ministry opportunities to encourage all Christians to know and obey the wisdom found in the Bible and the salvation found only in Jesus Christ.

If you are looking for a place to learn and grow and serve we welcome you to come and join us in serving our Lord.

Adapted from “First Brethren Church of Whittier – A History”
by Bruce and Donna Park

Interesting Facts

• • John Greenleaf Whittier never came to Whittier, even though he knew it was named after him
  • Pastor A.V. Kimmell’s salary for the first year was $1,200
  • The average attendance for Sunday School in the year 1915 was 108, in 1936 it was 333 and in 1979 it was 190
  • Pastor Steve taught his first Sunday School class here in 1957 when he was in 7th grade and he was elected Pastor in 1979