Kick-off Hymn Sing
Plains Mennonite Church, 50 W. Orvilla Rd, Hatfield, Pa.
3 pm, December 15, 2024
Led by the choristers of Plains Mennonite Church, gather for a rousing afternoon of singing from Voices Together and The Mennonite Hymnal. The song leaders will take requests and sing some personal favorites, along with seasonal selections. The hymn sing starts off the Mennonite Heritage Center’s programming commemorating 500 years of Anabaptism.

The Anabaptist Difference
Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd. Harleysville, Pa.
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, January 25, 2025
Bob Gerhart will share about the commonalities and distinctives of Anabaptist groups. He’ll cover topics such as the importance of voluntary membership by believer’s baptism, individual disciples’ knowledge of Scripture, and the separation of church and state. In case of inclement weather, this event will be delayed to February 2.

Being an Anabaptist Follower of Jesus
Philadelphia Praise Center, 1701 Mckean St, Philadelphia, Pa.
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, February 22, 2025
Join us at Philadelphia Praise Center as panelists from the Mennonite community in the city reflect on the question: “What Does It Mean to Be An Anabaptist Follower of Jesus?” They’ll offer insights about how the Anabaptist tradition shapes their faith and personal walks with Jesus.

Baptismal History of the Bible Fellowship
Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike North, Quakertown, Pa.
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, March 16, 2025
Historian Jill Davidson will offer an overview of baptism within the Bible Fellowship Church, followed by a baptismal demonstration by pastor Ron Kohl. Providing a counterexample of baptism from the Mennonite tradition will be pastor Dave Grieser. Together these talks and demonstrations will illustrate the importance of baptism in Anabaptism, as well as how groups within that tradition differ in their practice of the ordinance.

Denck-Haetzers Wormers Propheten
Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd. Harleysville, Pa.
7 to 8 pm, April 3, 2025
Amid the debates of the early reformation and as Martin Luther raced to produce a German language Bible, two early Anabaptists–Hans Denck and Ludwig Haetzer–set out to translate the Prophets into German. Learn more about these two exceptional individual and the translation they produced from Lloyd Weiler, librarian at the Muddy Creek Farm Library.

Anabaptist Faith, Alternative & Military Service: A Panel Discussion
Zion Mennonite Church, 149 E Cherry Ln, Souderton, Pa.
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, May 17, 2025
The Mennonite Heritage Center will host a panel discussion regarding alternative service options and military service. Anabaptists may choose alternative service in times of peace or war. Without a draft in the United States, such service has become a choice for all Americans. You are invited to hear the stories of those that have struggled with their choices.

Anabaptist/Mennonite Worship & Worship Practices
Ripple-Allentown, 1421 W. Turner Street Allentown, Pa.
4 pm, September 28, 2025
Gather with area Anabaptists in Allentown for a discussion of worship practices alongside worship in a diverse array of languages.

Potluck Celebration and Roundtable Sharing
Nyce Barn, Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd. Harleysville, Pa.
5 pm, October 26, 2025
This capstone event closes the Mennonite Heritage Center’s programming commemorating 500 years of Anabaptism. Bring your favorite dish and a listening ear for a time of fellowship and sharing. We’ll look back, and also try to envision the future of Anabaptism. The event is open to all, but due to limited space, registration is required.