Our Purpose

We are a church that is committed to the mission of making disciples who make a difference.
 

Our Staff

Here is a brief summary of information about our staff.
 

Our Beliefs (United Brethren Confession of Faith)

We are affiliated with the first denomination formed in the United States.

It was 1767, and an inter-denominational renewal movement was sweeping through the colonies. Back then, Christians would gather in what they called “Great Meetings.” These were lively affairs. Several hundred people from all over might spend several days hearing a string of stirring speakers.

Out of this revival movement came a new denomination, and it took its name from William Otterbein’s words: “Wir sind bruder”... German for: “We are brethren.”
The movement spread to include a bunch of German speaking churches in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Ohio. In time, the loose movement saw the need for organization. In 1800, they officially adopted the name "United Brethren in Christ".
Back in 1789, Otterbein wrote a “Confession of Faith,” which outlined the basic doctrines to be followed. A similar Confession of Faith was adopted in 1815, and it’s never been changed--not one word. View the Confession of Faith (notice - this opens the United Brethren website in a new tab or window)

The History of Mt Pleasant Church

The early founders of Mt. Pleasant Church understood God’s vision of making disciples who make a difference. The congregation was organized in 1889 by a small group of farm families who worshipped God in the Sharp School. Land was donated across the road (at the corner of 997 and White Church Road), and in 1892 a new church was dedicated. Through God’s vision the ‘White Church’ Road congregation continued to grow and additions to the original white clapboard building were dedicated in 1923 and 1951.


This is the brick building where we currently meet.  It is across the road from the old ‘White Church’ and was dedicated to God in 1964. It was expanded in 1983 and again in 2003. Growth both spiritually and numerically have continued as the people of Mt. Pleasant have faithfully followed God’s plan. The church has continued to prosper as we continue to share God’s vision of making disciples who make a difference in our community and beyond.