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Source: Mennonite Community Photograph Collection, The Congregation (HM4-134 Box 1  photo 010.0-17).<br />
 
Source: Mennonite Community Photograph Collection, The Congregation (HM4-134 Box 1  photo 010.0-17).<br />
 
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/mennonitechurchusa-archives/5263360435/in/set-72157625460443202/ Mennonite Church USA Archives, Goshen, Indiana]''.]]
 
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/mennonitechurchusa-archives/5263360435/in/set-72157625460443202/ Mennonite Church USA Archives, Goshen, Indiana]''.]]
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Glade Mennonite Church (formerly Mennonite Church USA) near Accident, [[Maryland (USA)|Maryland]], had its origin about 1890 as a mission Sunday school established from the Casselman Valley district under the leadership of Preacher Henry H. Blauch of the Springs congregation, although [[Amish Mennonites|Amish]] people had moved into this region as early, as 1776. Early settlers were [[Brenneman (Branaman, Brannaman, Brenaman, Breneman, Breniman, Brenman, Brennaman, Brennemann, Brinneman) family |Brenneman]], [[Bender family|Bender]], and [[Esch (Eash, Esh, Oesch, Ash) family|Ash]]. Sunday school was begun in the Beachy Schoolhouse, later known as the Forks, but the first meetinghouse (26 x 40 ft.) was not built until 1908. At first there was no resident ministry, the congregation being served by the Springs ministers. Bishop Isaac K. Metzler moved into the congregation in 1935 and still served in 1954 as pastor, with Sherman Tressler (ordained 1932) as deacon. The membership in 1953 was 59, about the same as it had been for 40 years.
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Glade Mennonite Church (formerly Mennonite Church USA) near Accident, [[Maryland (USA)|Maryland]], had its origin about 1899 as a mission Sunday school established from the Casselman Valley district under the leadership of Preacher Henry H. Blauch of the [[Springs Mennonite Church (Springs, Pennsylvania, USA)|Springs congregation]], although [[Amish Mennonites|Amish]] people had moved into this region as early, as 1776. Early settlers were [[Brenneman (Branaman, Brannaman, Brenaman, Breneman, Breniman, Brenman, Brennaman, Brennemann, Brinneman) family |Brenneman]], [[Bender family|Bender]], and [[Esch (Eash, Esh, Oesch, Ash) family|Ash]]. Sunday school was begun in the Beachy Schoolhouse, later known as the Forks, but the first meetinghouse (26 x 40 ft.) was not built until 1908. At first there was no resident ministry, the congregation being served by the Springs ministers. Bishop Isaac K. Metzler moved into the congregation in 1935 and still served in 1954 as pastor, with Sherman Tressler (ordained 1932) as deacon. The membership in 1953 was 59, about the same as it had been for 40 years.
  
 
By the early 1970s, the congregation had outgrown the original structure. With a leap of faith, about $75,000, and much volunteer labor a new meetinghouse was built. It was dedicated in 1973. In 2007 the membership was 120.
 
By the early 1970s, the congregation had outgrown the original structure. With a leap of faith, about $75,000, and much volunteer labor a new meetinghouse was built. It was dedicated in 1973. In 2007 the membership was 120.
  
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In January 2015 Glade Mennonite Church voted to be released from membership in the [[Allegheny Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Allegheny Mennonite Conference]], citing differences about how to deal with same-sex relationships. It became a member of the [[LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches|Lancaster Mennonite Conference]].
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In January 2015, Glade Mennonite Church voted to be released from membership in the [[Allegheny Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Allegheny Mennonite Conference]], citing differences about how to deal with same-sex relationships. It became a member of the [[LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches|Lancaster Mennonite Conference]].
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
Houser, Gordon. "Allegheny Narrowly Votes to Reinstate Hyattsville." ''The Mennonite''. 9 March 2015. Web. 9 March 2015. https://themennonite.org/daily-news/allegheny-votes-to-reinstate-hyattsville/.
 
Houser, Gordon. "Allegheny Narrowly Votes to Reinstate Hyattsville." ''The Mennonite''. 9 March 2015. Web. 9 March 2015. https://themennonite.org/daily-news/allegheny-votes-to-reinstate-hyattsville/.
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Kauffman, Alan. "Doubly blessed." ''TheMennonite'' 4, no. 3 (23 January 2001)ː 4-5.
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Shetler, Sanford G. ''Two centuries of struggle and growth 1763-1963: a history of Allegheny Mennonite Conference''. Scottdale, Pa.: Allegheny Mennonite Conference, 1963: 74-76.
  
 
Yoder, Kelli. "After 10 Years, Allegheny Reinstates Hyattsville Church." ''Mennonite World Review''. 11 March 2015. Web. 16 March 2015. http://mennoworld.org/2015/03/11/news/after-10-years-allegheny-reinstates-hyattsville-church/.
 
Yoder, Kelli. "After 10 Years, Allegheny Reinstates Hyattsville Church." ''Mennonite World Review''. 11 March 2015. Web. 16 March 2015. http://mennoworld.org/2015/03/11/news/after-10-years-allegheny-reinstates-hyattsville-church/.
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[https://www.lancasterconference.org/ Lancaster Mennonite Conference](2015-present)
 
[https://www.lancasterconference.org/ Lancaster Mennonite Conference](2015-present)
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== Pastoral Leaders at Glade Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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|-
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| Gideon D. Miller (1862-1941) || 1899-1903
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|-
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| Edward D. Miller (1876-1968) || 1903-1918
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|-
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| Springs Ministers || 1918-1935
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|-
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| Isaac K. Metzler (1888-1981)(Bishop) || 1935-1955
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|-
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| Roy Glass || 1955-1957
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|-
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| Melvin Beiler (1917-1983) || 1957-1963
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|-
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| Melvin Nussbaum || 1964?-1975
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|-
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| Walter Otto (1907-1998)(Interim)||1976-1978
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|-
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| Kenneth E. Zehr || 1978-1986?
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|-
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| Dwaine Swartzentruber (1944-2021) || 1986?-1989?
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|-
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| Alan A. Kauffman || 1990-2003
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|-
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| Chester Yoder || 1998-2003?
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|-
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| Christopher Z. "Chris" Weaver || 2004?-2007?
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|-
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| Donald "Brent" Siegrist || 2008-2015?
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|-
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| Jonathan Martin || 2016?
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|-
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| Kevin Dodge || 2016?-2021
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|}
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== Glade Mennonite Church Membership ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
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|-
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! Year !! Members
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|-
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| 1913 || 46
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|-
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| 1920 || 58
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|-
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| 1930 || 50
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|-
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| 1940 || 55
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|-
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| 1950 || 59
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|-
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| 1960 || 65
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|-
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| 1970 || 67
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|-
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| 1980 || 129
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|-
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| 1990 || 109
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|-
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| 2000 || 95
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|-
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| 2009 || 120
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|}
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Latest revision as of 15:08, 3 March 2025

Glade Mennonite Church in Accident, Maryland in 1948.
Source: Mennonite Community Photograph Collection, The Congregation (HM4-134 Box 1 photo 010.0-17).
Mennonite Church USA Archives, Goshen, Indiana.

Glade Mennonite Church (formerly Mennonite Church USA) near Accident, Maryland, had its origin about 1899 as a mission Sunday school established from the Casselman Valley district under the leadership of Preacher Henry H. Blauch of the Springs congregation, although Amish people had moved into this region as early, as 1776. Early settlers were Brenneman, Bender, and Ash. Sunday school was begun in the Beachy Schoolhouse, later known as the Forks, but the first meetinghouse (26 x 40 ft.) was not built until 1908. At first there was no resident ministry, the congregation being served by the Springs ministers. Bishop Isaac K. Metzler moved into the congregation in 1935 and still served in 1954 as pastor, with Sherman Tressler (ordained 1932) as deacon. The membership in 1953 was 59, about the same as it had been for 40 years.

By the early 1970s, the congregation had outgrown the original structure. With a leap of faith, about $75,000, and much volunteer labor a new meetinghouse was built. It was dedicated in 1973. In 2007 the membership was 120.

In January 2015, Glade Mennonite Church voted to be released from membership in the Allegheny Mennonite Conference, citing differences about how to deal with same-sex relationships. It became a member of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference.

Bibliography

Houser, Gordon. "Allegheny Narrowly Votes to Reinstate Hyattsville." The Mennonite. 9 March 2015. Web. 9 March 2015. https://themennonite.org/daily-news/allegheny-votes-to-reinstate-hyattsville/.

Kauffman, Alan. "Doubly blessed." TheMennonite 4, no. 3 (23 January 2001)ː 4-5.

Shetler, Sanford G. Two centuries of struggle and growth 1763-1963: a history of Allegheny Mennonite Conference. Scottdale, Pa.: Allegheny Mennonite Conference, 1963: 74-76.

Yoder, Kelli. "After 10 Years, Allegheny Reinstates Hyattsville Church." Mennonite World Review. 11 March 2015. Web. 16 March 2015. http://mennoworld.org/2015/03/11/news/after-10-years-allegheny-reinstates-hyattsville-church/.

Additional Information

Address: 5011 Accident Bittinger Road, Accident, MD 21520

Phone: 301-245-4285

Website: Glade Mennonite Church

Denominational Affiliations:

Allegheny Mennonite Conference (1908-2015)

Mennonite Church USA (until 2015)

Lancaster Mennonite Conference(2015-present)

Pastoral Leaders at Glade Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Gideon D. Miller (1862-1941) 1899-1903
Edward D. Miller (1876-1968) 1903-1918
Springs Ministers 1918-1935
Isaac K. Metzler (1888-1981)(Bishop) 1935-1955
Roy Glass 1955-1957
Melvin Beiler (1917-1983) 1957-1963
Melvin Nussbaum 1964?-1975
Walter Otto (1907-1998)(Interim) 1976-1978
Kenneth E. Zehr 1978-1986?
Dwaine Swartzentruber (1944-2021) 1986?-1989?
Alan A. Kauffman 1990-2003
Chester Yoder 1998-2003?
Christopher Z. "Chris" Weaver 2004?-2007?
Donald "Brent" Siegrist 2008-2015?
Jonathan Martin 2016?
Kevin Dodge 2016?-2021

Glade Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1913 46
1920 58
1930 50
1940 55
1950 59
1960 65
1970 67
1980 129
1990 109
2000 95
2009 120


Author(s) Harold S Bender
Date Published 1956

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Bender, Harold S. "Glade Mennonite Church (Accident, Maryland, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Web. 27 Apr 2025. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Glade_Mennonite_Church_(Accident,_Maryland,_USA)&oldid=180306.

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Bender, Harold S. (1956). Glade Mennonite Church (Accident, Maryland, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 27 April 2025, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Glade_Mennonite_Church_(Accident,_Maryland,_USA)&oldid=180306.



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