Outcasts From Germany Schwenkfelders Worship In America
In Salford Pennsylvania at dusk members of the Schwenkfelder congregation gather near a burial plot. The article notes their migration to a large southeastern Pennsylvania farmland in the 1730s and mentions ancestors linked to Richard S. Schweiker. The Schwenkfelders follow Kaspar Schwenkfeld, a reformer who diverged from mainstream beliefs.
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Salford Meeting House
Trim
Pennsylvania
Ronald Reagan
Sen
Richard S. Schweiker
Kaspar Schwenkfeld
Schwenkfelders and Their Migration Legacy at Sprirua Memorial
The article recalls a marble marker for 29 Schwenkfelder immigrants from Silesia and notes 200 Schwenkfelders fled persecution for peace. It contrasts Schwenkfelders with Quakers and Mennonites, cites historic founder Schwenkfeld and a living community now at about 2690 members, with 40 percent newcomers. An established Schwenkfelder church is mentioned.
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Silesia
Schwenkfelder
Schwenkfelders Shaped by Quiet Growth and Local Ties
The article traces Schwenkfelder history from a 16th century reform movement to a modern church in Worcester Pennsylvania. It notes shifts from lay leadership to ministers, German to English services, and a focus on inner spirituality, education, and tolerance of diverse beliefs. Senator Schweiker’s family ties and worship at Central Worcester illustrate enduring faith.
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Jack Rothenberger
Schwenkfelder Church
Worcester
Rothenberger
Highway 363
Lansdale
United Church of Christ
Congregationalism
Schwenkfeld
Fred Grater
Pennsburg
Malcolm A. Schweiker
Schwenkfelder
Schweiker
Senator Schweiker
Church Sermons And Missions At Local Congregations
Sunday services feature sermons at Grace Bible Church West Charleston Baptist Church and First Baptist Church with topics Discover Your Gift The Comfortable Pew and Can You Recommend Your Religion A Commissioning Service for Steve and Colleen Phillips introduces the South American Evangelism program at Central Christian Church Las Vegas They plan four month language studies in Costa Rica before work in Chile. A Narbonne Singers concert marks a church event at Calvary Baptist Church with free admission.
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West Charleston Baptist Church
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Costa Rica
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Melvin A. Pekrul
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Everett Cormack
Narbonne
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Lomita
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Cartier
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Larry Lewis
Joel Rivers
Vegas Valley
Joe’ Prange
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Rev. Marvin Cowan, author of Mormon Claims Answered, will discuss Mormon origins and doctrines at four Bethany Baptist Church services in Boulder City. Cowan, a former LDS member and Salt Lake City pastor, will speak on Origin of Mormonism, Mormon Concept of Salvation, Mormon Scripture and Prophecy, and Mormon Concept of God.
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Pastor Paul Nesmith Sermon Details at 14th Street
Church listing shows Pastor Paul R. Nesmith preaching at 125 WN. 14th St. on Sunday with contact 384-5835 for details.
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Paul R. Nesmith
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