Ephrata Cloister

Even though I went to high school in Lancaster, I’d never been to Ephrata Cloister (I stayed home when the dormies went there my Junior year).  As I grew in my faith, and in my appreciation for the heritage of Christian spirituality, I also grew in my desire to go and visit this unique place. …

Tradition…..(music)…..TRADITION!

My friend Chris just wrote a blog entry on the current (well, ongoing) wrestling match that Mennonites are going through regarding their particular tradition.  For decades, many Mennonites have toyed with the idea of going Evangelical™ saying that Anabaptist distinctives didn’t speak to our cultural setting.  Chris, rightly I think, challenges this.  You should read…