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As the oldest Mennonite body in America, Franconia Conference is a three-century-old Mennonite “congregation of congregations” in southeastern Pennsylvania. Comprising about fifty congregations with some 7,000 members, it dates the arrival of its first members at Germantown near Philadelphia in 1683, and the first baptisms a quarter-century later in 1708.
History of the Mennonites of the Franconia Conference, 1937. Glimpses of Mennonite History and Doctrine, 1947. Separated Unto God, 1951. Introduction to Theology, 1954. The Mennonites in Indiana and Michigan, 1961. Even Unto Death, 1961. Mennonite Church in America, 1966. God’s Word Written, 1966. Disciples of Jesus, 1977. The Book We Call ...
In 1725, Heinrich Funck built and operated a grist mill on Indian Creek in Franconia Township in what is today Telford, Pennsylvania. In 1738, Heinrich Funck, together with others including Dielman Kolb and Christian Meyer, was instrumental in purchasing land for the Salford Mennonite meeting house. The Salford Mennonite Congregation itself had ...
Universities and colleges affiliated with the Mennonite Church USA (2 C, 7 P) Pages in category "Mennonite Church USA" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
The transfer of the deed from the Rhoad family to the Vincent Mennonite Congregation was not made until 12 June 1798. John Rhoad sold the property and grounds to Henry Acker, Sr., and Jacob Finkbiner, who acted on behalf of the Vincent Mennonite Church, the deed stating: “a lot or piece of land situated in the said Township of Vincent, bounded by lands of John Rhoades, containing two acres ...
John H. Oberholtzer (10 January 1809 – 15 February 1895) was a North American Mennonite leader who advocated for Mennonite cooperation for the purpose of higher education and mission work. He provided key leadership during the formation of the General Conference Mennonite Church .
(The Center Square) – While many states expanded and adopted school choice programs in 2024, some advocates are excited about new education options for families in 2025 – made possible because ...
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