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The Reinland Fellowship Mennonite Church started in 1994 when a group split off from the [[New Reinland Mennonite Church of Ontario]]. Their purpose was to maintain more conservative ways. Their worship and lifestyle are virtually the same as the [[Old Colony Mennonites]]. Worship is in the German language and ministers wear black. Women do not wear distinctive clothing.
 
The Reinland Fellowship Mennonite Church started in 1994 when a group split off from the [[New Reinland Mennonite Church of Ontario]]. Their purpose was to maintain more conservative ways. Their worship and lifestyle are virtually the same as the [[Old Colony Mennonites]]. Worship is in the German language and ministers wear black. Women do not wear distinctive clothing.
  
This group relates to the [[Reinland Mennonite Church (Manitoba)|Reinland Mennonite Church]] in Manitoba, whose bishop ordained the their bishop. In 2008 the group is led by a bishop, five ministers, and a deacon. Three congregations were located in the Aylmer area with a total membership of 975.
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This group relates to the [[Reinland Mennonite Church (Manitoba)|Reinland Mennonite Church]] in Manitoba, whose bishop ordained their bishop. In 2008 the group is led by a bishop, five ministers, and a deacon. Three congregations were located in the Aylmer area with a total membership of 975.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
Reimer, Margaret Loewen. ''One Quilt Many Pieces: A Guide to Mennonite Groups in Canada'', 4th ed. Waterloo, ON and Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2008: 78.
 
Reimer, Margaret Loewen. ''One Quilt Many Pieces: A Guide to Mennonite Groups in Canada'', 4th ed. Waterloo, ON and Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2008: 78.
 
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The Reinland Fellowship Mennonite Church started in 1994 when a group split off from the New Reinland Mennonite Church of Ontario. Their purpose was to maintain more conservative ways. Their worship and lifestyle are virtually the same as the Old Colony Mennonites. Worship is in the German language and ministers wear black. Women do not wear distinctive clothing.

This group relates to the Reinland Mennonite Church in Manitoba, whose bishop ordained their bishop. In 2008 the group is led by a bishop, five ministers, and a deacon. Three congregations were located in the Aylmer area with a total membership of 975.

Bibliography

Reimer, Margaret Loewen. One Quilt Many Pieces: A Guide to Mennonite Groups in Canada, 4th ed. Waterloo, ON and Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2008: 78.


Author(s) Richard D Thiessen
Date Published November 2013

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Thiessen, Richard D. "Reinland Fellowship Mennonite Church." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. November 2013. Web. 17 Jun 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Reinland_Fellowship_Mennonite_Church&oldid=103500.

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Thiessen, Richard D. (November 2013). Reinland Fellowship Mennonite Church. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 17 June 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Reinland_Fellowship_Mennonite_Church&oldid=103500.




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