How it all started...
Stephens City Mennonite Church began in 1953 when Mark Showalter began holding home Bible study meetings with his friends Maude and Robert Hartley.
The group grew, and eventually Showalter rented a basement room in the old Stephens City Post Office on the corner of Main and Fairfax Streets. The Virginia Mennonite Conference recognized the group by 1955.
In January 1960 Mark asked the Northern District Council for permission to build a church. There were 217 in attendance when the current building was dedicated on 27 November 1960.
The group grew, and eventually Showalter rented a basement room in the old Stephens City Post Office on the corner of Main and Fairfax Streets. The Virginia Mennonite Conference recognized the group by 1955.
In January 1960 Mark asked the Northern District Council for permission to build a church. There were 217 in attendance when the current building was dedicated on 27 November 1960.
Expanding the vision...
The congregation meets for worship each Sunday morning in a traditional though informal service. Approximately once every 2 months, a participatory service called “Ekklesia” replaces the usual format. The congregation enjoys music and sings a variety of musical styles during worship services.
Adults also meet together for Adult Study Group by Zoom on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM which may involve a discussion of a book, a theme, or Bible study. The Service & Witness Commission collaborates with other churches in the area and coordinates the involvement of the congregation in helping meet local community needs.
Adults also meet together for Adult Study Group by Zoom on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM which may involve a discussion of a book, a theme, or Bible study. The Service & Witness Commission collaborates with other churches in the area and coordinates the involvement of the congregation in helping meet local community needs.
Where we are headed...
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