About Us

BRIEF HISTORY
This church began in the late 1970s as a small group that called itself "Peace Mennonite Fellowship" and met occasionally at Menno House. In 1982, this group decided to meet more regularly for worship and discussion and began to call themselves "Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship." In 1986, their place of worship was moved to the present location at the Friends' Meetinghouse. In 1988, six people signed a covenant to become a church, accepting accountability to each other before God and joining in the mission of the local Mennonite community and the larger church. During those early years, Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship became a spiritual home for people who struggle with faith and the church. The fellowship sought to offer these individuals a foundation in Christ, the Bible, prayer, and action as well as a setting in which questions and challenges to traditional thought and practice are welcome.

 

 

Today, the values of the those who founded the church live on through our worship service, community spirit, contributions to the rich culture of New York City, focus on faith and the Body of Christ, and especially through our members. We accept the Christian Bible (Old and New Testaments) as the final rule of faith and practice. We interpret the Bible through the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds and the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective.

 

Thank you for your interest in our church and our expression of the Christian faith. Feel free to browse the site, and contact us with any queries you may have.

 

Peace be with you!