About Dillsburg BIC Church
Dillsburg Brethren in Christ is a community of local people following Jesus. Nestled in the center of town, we are deeply rooted in the Dillsburg area, while also being globally-minded.
Our congregation is part of the Brethren in Christ U.S., a denomination that got its start in the 1780s in Lancaster County, Pa., when revival swept through the Anabaptist communities there. Within the broader evangelical family, the Brethren in Christ focus on the global church, simple living, personal holiness, and peace — some of the shared callings that characterize Dillsburg BIC as we continue to walk with Jesus.
We embrace a Christ-centered interpretation of God’s word, while depending on the Holy Spirit to continue to speak into our lives today.
History
While major renovations and additions have taken place since it was built by the United Brethren in 1894, our sanctuary still tells of its rich history through original stained glass windows and masonry.
The Dillsburg Brethren in Christ Church began in 1973 as a daughter church of Grantham BIC Church, five miles north. (At the time, the Grantham congregation met on the campus of Messiah College).
The new fellowship moved into the former home of Calvary United Brethren Church at the corner of Harrisburg and Chestnut Streets in Dillsburg.
This location — just a block from the town square — has continued to shape the mission, focus, and character of our congregation. We desire to be deeply involved in our community; it’s where we live.