The Name "Christadelphians"
In the early days, members found that to preserve their identity they had to give themselves a name. "Christadelphians"
was chosen because it means "brothers (and of course sisters) in Christ". It has been used to distinguish
the community for more than 140 years.
Since 1864 The Christadelphian Magazine has appeared monthly, issued from Birmingham, U.K. It provides informative
articles and contains items of news from the ecclesias worldwide. Pamphlets and books are also produced for the
use of members and their friends. Other organizations throughout the world promote the preaching of the Gospel
in areas where the ecclesia is small or non-existent, and there are special committees responsible for preaching
the Gospel in other countries. Still another organization circulates typed exhortations and Bible studies to those
members who live some distance from an ecclesia.
The care of the infirm and the elderly has been seen as a pressing need: there are several Homes in various
countries. Voluntary contributions are made to help individual members in need.
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