The Bruderhof: A Kindred Community

In 1920, radical Christian Eberhard Arnold founded the Bruderhof in war-torn Germany.

Today, nine Bruderhof communities - six in the eastern United States, two in England and one in Australia - are home to more than 3,000 members.

The basis of Bruderhof life is the Bible's New Testament teachings on love of neighbor, nonviolence, mutual service and faithfulness in marriage. The Bruderhof faith also encourages its members to maintain a childlike spirit.

The Bruderhof movement is dedicated to the principle of unity. Instead of holding assets or property privately, members share everything in common.

Join Aurora photographer Susie Post as she explores a Bruderhof community in Spring Valley, Pennsylvania.

Take a walk by lantern light, sing lullabies to a newborn and pick pumpkins from the community garden. Meet the kindred members of the Bruderhof.

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