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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:Christian_denomination
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gptkbp:annualEvent
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Annual Conference
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Anabaptism
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gptkbp:denomination
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Brethren
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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gptkb:Manchester_University
Bethany Theological Seminary
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gptkbp:founded
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1708
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Alexander_Mack
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gptkbp:governance
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congregational polity
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gptkbp:hasAwards
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community
service
simplicity
integrity
peacemaking
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Elgin,_Illinois
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gptkbp:historicalContext
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gptkb:German_Pietism
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gptkbp:historicalEvent
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gptkb:World_War_I_conscientious_objection
Disaster relief efforts
Schism of 1880
Civil_Rights_Movement_involvement
Formation_of_the_Brethren_Service_Committee
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Church of the Brethren
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gptkbp:membership
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approximately 250,000
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gptkbp:mission
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global outreach
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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love feasts
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gptkbp:notableFigures
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gptkb:Stanley_N._Kauffman
gptkb:Ruthann_Knechel_Johansen
gptkb:David_E._Ebersole
gptkb:M._Scott_Peck
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gptkbp:religion
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peace and nonviolence
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gptkbp:sacraments
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baptism
communion
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gptkbp:social_responsibility
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community development
environmental stewardship
social justice advocacy
advocacy for peace
refugee support
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gptkbp:worship_style
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prayer
testimonies
scripture reading
congregational singing
simple worship
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gptkbp:youth_development
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gptkb:Brethren_Volunteer_Service
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