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| − | The Newlinville Mennonite Church emerged from a summer Bible school program held by the [[Coatesville Mennonite Church (Coatesville, Pennsylvania, USA)|Coatesville Mennonite Church]] among African Americans in Coatesville, [[Pennsylvania (USA)|Pennsylvania]]. A multiracial congregation started in 1946. By 1951 there were nine members, with pastoral leadership supplied by neighboring Mennonite churches. Elmer D. Leaman was ordained to serve the congregation in March 1952 | + | __TOC__ |
| − | + | The Newlinville Mennonite Church emerged from a summer Bible school program held by the [[Coatesville Mennonite Church (Coatesville, Pennsylvania, USA)|Coatesville Mennonite Church]] among African Americans in Coatesville, [[Pennsylvania (USA)|Pennsylvania]]. A multiracial congregation started in 1946. By 1951 there were nine members, with pastoral leadership supplied by neighboring Mennonite churches. Elmer D. Leaman was ordained to serve the congregation in March 1952 and provided pastoral leadership until 1967 when he was ordained as bishop for the Millwood district of the [[LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches|Lancaster Mennonite Conference]]. Harold Engel began service as pastor in 1968. Newlinville's membership has always been small, never exceeding the mid-40s. | |
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| + | In 2011, the membership was 26; the pastors were Harold Engel and James M. Westmoreland. The Newlinville Mennonite Church appeared to close in 2022 or 2023. | ||
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| − | Bechler, Le R. <em | + | Bechler, Le R. <em>The Black Mennonite Church in North America, 1886-1986</em>. Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1986: 176. |
"Leaman, Elmer." <em>Gospel Herald </em>65 (14 November 1972). Reproduced in MennObits. “Gospel Herald Obituary - November 1972." Web. 3 December 2011. [http://www.mcusa-archives.org/mennobits/72/nov1972.html http://www.mcusa-archives.org/mennobits/72/nov1972.html]. | "Leaman, Elmer." <em>Gospel Herald </em>65 (14 November 1972). Reproduced in MennObits. “Gospel Herald Obituary - November 1972." Web. 3 December 2011. [http://www.mcusa-archives.org/mennobits/72/nov1972.html http://www.mcusa-archives.org/mennobits/72/nov1972.html]. | ||
<em>Mennonite Yearbook</em> (various years). | <em>Mennonite Yearbook</em> (various years). | ||
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= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
| − | + | '''Address''': 145 Doe Run Road, Coatesville Pennsylvania 19320-4279 | |
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[http://www.mennoniteusa.org/ Mennonite Church USA] | [http://www.mennoniteusa.org/ Mennonite Church USA] | ||
[http://www.lancasterconference.org/ Lancaster Mennonite Conference] | [http://www.lancasterconference.org/ Lancaster Mennonite Conference] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 29 December 2025
The Newlinville Mennonite Church emerged from a summer Bible school program held by the Coatesville Mennonite Church among African Americans in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. A multiracial congregation started in 1946. By 1951 there were nine members, with pastoral leadership supplied by neighboring Mennonite churches. Elmer D. Leaman was ordained to serve the congregation in March 1952 and provided pastoral leadership until 1967 when he was ordained as bishop for the Millwood district of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference. Harold Engel began service as pastor in 1968. Newlinville's membership has always been small, never exceeding the mid-40s.
In 2011, the membership was 26; the pastors were Harold Engel and James M. Westmoreland. The Newlinville Mennonite Church appeared to close in 2022 or 2023.
Bibliography
Bechler, Le R. The Black Mennonite Church in North America, 1886-1986. Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1986: 176.
"Leaman, Elmer." Gospel Herald 65 (14 November 1972). Reproduced in MennObits. “Gospel Herald Obituary - November 1972." Web. 3 December 2011. http://www.mcusa-archives.org/mennobits/72/nov1972.html.
Mennonite Yearbook (various years).
Additional Information
Address: 145 Doe Run Road, Coatesville Pennsylvania 19320-4279
Phone:
Denominational Affiliations:
Lancaster Mennonite Conference
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
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| Date Published | December 2025 |
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Steiner, Samuel J. "Newlinville Mennonite Church (Coatesville, Pennsylvania, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. December 2025. Web. 12 Feb 2026. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Newlinville_Mennonite_Church_(Coatesville,_Pennsylvania,_USA)&oldid=181384.
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Steiner, Samuel J. (December 2025). Newlinville Mennonite Church (Coatesville, Pennsylvania, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 12 February 2026, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Newlinville_Mennonite_Church_(Coatesville,_Pennsylvania,_USA)&oldid=181384.
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