A Coat of Many Colors: Commemorating 500 Years of Anabaptist Faith and Practice

A faith heritage is a precious gift and rich blessing. Composed of the vibrant lives of faith of men and women across the centuries, it provides cover for generations to come. A Coat of Many Colors: Commemorating 500 Years of Anabaptist Faith and Practice weaves together strands of the Anabaptist story across time and space. It highlights commonalities shared by Anabaptist groups by utilizing Mennonite World Conference’s Seven Shared Convictions.

After a Sunday morning worship service, people visit together outside the CEFMC Kimpwanza Kikongophone parish in the city of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Justin Makangara/MCC/Fairpicture

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the current Anabaptist world through an interactive map, reflect on changes and continuities across 500 years of Anabaptist faith, as well as share their thoughts on the future of Anabaptism.

Come and discover…

A wealthy noblewoman who took big risks on behalf of the Anabaptist community
The adventure of baptism in a frozen creek
How the Bible teaching of one woman helped grow the Argentine Mennonite Church
The colorful collection of people, places, and things that compose the Anabaptist faith