First Church of the Brethren

First Church of the Brethren is a church in Wichita, KS 67203. It is one of 597 churches in Wichita.

Informed by this tradition our local congregation feels called to listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit, seriously follow the teachings and example of Jesus, work for reconciliation and justice within ourselves and in our world, live simply as good stewards of the gifts God has given us and be age

First Church of the Brethren is a congregation that has over a 100 year history in the Wichita community.

Wichita, KS, 67203

Website: http://www.firstcobwichita.org/

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The community around First Church of the Brethren

Within a few blocks of these doors, more than 3 in 10 renting households pay over half of everything they earn just to keep a roof over them. More than a third of the children here are growing up below the poverty line, and more than a third of adults live with obesity. That is two thousand neighbors — and some of them are already in these pews.

Pray for the families one rent increase away from moving, and for this church to know their names.

  • Child Poverty: 41.9% (28.6–56.5%)
  • Obesity: 42.0%
  • Social Isolation: 35.1%
  • Fair/Poor Health Status: 25.9%
  • Poverty Rate: 24.8% (15.7–34.0%)
  • Food Insecurity: 24.5%
  • Uninsured Adults 18-64: 19.6%
  • Uninsured All Ages (Census): 16.5% (11.1–22.0%)
  • Lack of Social/Emotional Support: 26.1%
  • Housing Insecurity: 19.7%
  • Utility Shutoff Threat: 13.9%
  • Diabetes: 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, CDC PLACES (2019-2023, 2023), aggregated across 3 census tracts near this church.

Wichita city is served by 333 churches — about one congregation for every 1,152 residents.

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