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| − | The Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference is an Old Order Mennonite group that exited from the Weaverland Mennonite Conference in 2013. The emerging group sought to maintain traditional restrictions on technology, particularly use of the internet. | + | The Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference is an [[Old Order Mennonites|Old Order Mennonite]] group that exited from the [[Weaverland Mennonite Conference]] in 2013. The emerging group sought to maintain traditional restrictions on technology, particularly use of the internet. |
| − | Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference maintains the religious and cultural habits of the Weaverland Mennonite Conference. Members drive black cars, dress plainly, use English in the worship services and shun communications media such as radios and TVs. | + | Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference maintains the religious and cultural habits of the Weaverland Mennonite Conference. Members drive black cars, dress plainly, use English in the worship services and shun communications media such as [[Radio|radios]] and TVs. |
| − | + | In 2023 the Conference consisted of seven congregations in four states. Membership in 2022 was 642. | |
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 18 May 2023
The Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference is an Old Order Mennonite group that exited from the Weaverland Mennonite Conference in 2013. The emerging group sought to maintain traditional restrictions on technology, particularly use of the internet.
Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference maintains the religious and cultural habits of the Weaverland Mennonite Conference. Members drive black cars, dress plainly, use English in the worship services and shun communications media such as radios and TVs.
In 2023 the Conference consisted of seven congregations in four states. Membership in 2022 was 642.
| Congregation | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| West Union | Memphis | Missouri |
| Locust Grove | Clyde | New York |
| Meadow Springs | Myerstown | Pennsylvania |
| Mountainside | Carlisle | Pennsylvania |
| Richfield | Richfield | Pennsylvania |
| Fenwood | Fenwood | Wisconsin |
| Scenic Grove | Loyal | Wisconsin |
Bibliography
Directory of the Meadow Springs Conference, 2022. Available from Rachel Oberholtzer, W705 Colby Factory Rd, Coby, WI 54421.
| Author(s) | Kenneth Sensenig |
|---|---|
| Date Published | May 2023 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Sensenig, Kenneth. "Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2023. Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Meadow_Springs_Mennonite_Conference&oldid=175524.
APA style
Sensenig, Kenneth. (May 2023). Meadow Springs Mennonite Conference. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Meadow_Springs_Mennonite_Conference&oldid=175524.
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