Welcome to our Church!
Join us in fulfilling our mission to spread the word of God.
Welcome to our Church!
Join us in fulfilling our mission to spread the word of God.
About Shiloh Covenant Brethren Church
Our Mission
Our Mission Statement of the Shiloh Church of the Brethren is dedicated to bringing people into relationship with Jesus Christ, developing a faith that is based on God's Love, and living out that faith as inspired by the Holy Spirit.
"To grow in love of God and neighbor, reach new people, and heal a broken world."
Our History
A rural setting at the western base of Laurel Mountain is home for the Shiloh Congregation. 1845 is the accepted date for the formal founding of Shiloh; however there are records of preachings, baptisms and gatherings several years previous.
Throughout the earlier days of our history, the congregation was led by plural free ministry. 1977 brought an end to the free ride, and the first part-time salaried minister was contracted. That arrangement exists to this day.
Today, the congregation has a newly rebuilt church comprised of members from all walks of life. Several that moved to the cities for their life's vocation, have retired and come back home. We take pride in our mountain heritage. Our sanctuary will accommodate 120; however our active congregation numbers about 45.
As the people of the rest of the world generally believe that we of the Alleghenies are a rather slow lot, we pay it no mind. Our community is one others dream of and wish they could be a part of. John Denver sang a song about "Almost Heaven West Virginia." As Walter Brennan's line on The Real McCoys went, "Ain't brag, just fact!"
Our Vision
The Shiloh Covenant Brethren Church is a group of Christians who are defined not so much by theology of doctrine as by their search for a way to live out simply what we already understand of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In today's world most Christians seem to be searching for the perfect words to describe their faith, when what the world needs now is simply the expression of that faith in the actions of everyday life.
The Covenant Brethren Church as a denomination, and the Shiloh Church as a congregation, seek to put "feet" on our faith. When we pray about someone's need, we try to find some way in which we can participate in God's meeting of that need. We just don't tell God what we want Him to do--we volunteer our time, our talent, and even our resources to see that need fulfilled. We believe that prayer unleashes God's power to help and to touch our lives with His love, but we believe that prayer is most effective when we are open to God's use of our own involvement in the life of each one we pray for.
The SHILOH COVENANT BRETHREN CHURCH is a dedicated group of simple, everyday Christians who would welcome you into our fellowship if you, like us, seek to continue the work of Jesus.