Some Old Order Mennonites eschew technology, cars and dress in plain clothes like the Amish, who separated from the Mennonites in the 17th century. There are some differences.

Old Order Mennonites James and Mary Ethel Rhodes are raising eight children to eschew modern technology. They believe in living off the land and being self-sustaining.

And sort of -- when it comes to the estimated 1,600 Old Order Mennonite and Amish residents who still ride horse-drawn buggies down the roads of St. Mary's County -- is the point.

Unlike many Mennonite churches, which expect all members to adhere to the same rules, the approximately 260 church districts in Lancaster’s Old Order Amish settlement are “semi-autonomous.’’ ...

A friend recently observed that many people don’t know the difference between Old Order Amish and Old Order Mennonites.

Stauffer and Weaver Pike Mennonites, who have used the Pike Mennonite Church for nearly 170 years, will soon be moving to a new structure.

Some Old Order Mennonites eschew technology, cars and dress in plain clothes like the Amish, who separated from the Mennonites in the 17th century. There are some differences.

Nation & World Some Old Order Mennonites feel called to return to church May 30, 2020 at 7:25 am Updated May 30, 2020 at 1:53 pm ...