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Who Are the Mennonites?

Mennonites are a Christian faith group that began in the 16th century. Currently there are over one million members world-wide. Mennonite beliefs and practices vary widely, but following Jesus in daily life is a central value, along with peacemaking. Menno Simons was an early prominent leader and eventually the group became known as “Mennonites” because of his name.

For a brief introduction to some key emphases and beliefs of Mennonites, along with true short stories illustrating the particular belief, go to What is an Anabaptist Christian?

For a brief summary of beliefs adopted by Mennonite World Conference, see Shared Convictions.

For information on Mennonite organizations in the United States, visit the following pages: 
  • Mennonite Church USA: official website of our denomination
  • Mennonite Mission Network: the mission agency of MC USA
  • Mennonite Central Committee:  a relief, service, and peace agency of representing Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and Amish bodies in North America
  • Mennonite Disaster Service: volunteer network of churches responding in love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the US
  • Mennonite Education Agency: dedicated to strengthening the life, witness and identity of MC USA through education
  • Everence: a ministry of MC USA that helps to integrate faith and finances.
  • Mennonite Health Services
  • Mennonite Women USA
  • Menno Media
  • Third Way Cafe
  • Peace and Justice Support Network
  • Washington Memo: immigration resource page​
  • The Mennonite: a publication of Mennonite Church USA

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