One is the tragic story of a group of Mennonites who left Russia in the 19th century at the behest of an apocalyptic preacher named Claas Epp Jr., who believed that they needed to find the place in ...

Mennonite culture is a wide spectrum. More conservative Mennonites mirror similar beliefs and practices to Amish people, while modern Mennonites have embraced the changing times closer to a non ...

Sure enough, he added, “But there’s a group of people who wouldn’t be able to relate to what you said.” He proceeded to tell me about the Plain Community—Amish and Old Order Mennonites ...

Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) in Steinbach houses 17,000 historical artifacts on the grounds and in a special vault inside ...

NOTE: To respect the core value of humility held by members of the old order Mennonite community in Desbarats, Ont., CBC has agreed not to use the full name of the people interviewed for this story.

Mennonites from several area churches will gather to remember 500 years of their faith with presentations and singing.