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GwenHutterite Colony Member Shares Experience of Cultural Exchange During Livestock Inspection in Montana
The Hutterites, descendants of the Anabaptist movement that began in 16th-century Europe, trace their beliefs to the teachings of Jakob Hutter. Persecuted for their commitment to adult baptism,...
Moravian Book Shop’s Centuries-Long Role in Bethlehem’s Communal Economy (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
The Moravian Book Shop, established in 1745 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, stands as the oldest continuously operating bookstore in America. Though not widely recognized as a literary landmark, it...
Hutterite colonies in Manitoba implement lockdowns after COVID-19 cases are confirmed
Two Manitoba Hutterite colonies have entered a voluntary lockdown following confirmed cases of COVID-19 within their communities. The Hutterian Safety Council confirmed the positive cases as of July...
Twelve Tribes Community Featured in “Sweet Earth: Experimental Utopias in America” Series
Twelve Tribes Community, Basin Farms, Bellow Falls, Vermont, is featured in the series “Sweet Earth: Experimental Utopias in America” by The Art Institute of Chicago. The photograph, taken...
Author of Mennonite Novel in USSR Reflects on Emigration and Reconciliation Challenges
Ellie Unruh, a German author born in Kazakhstan in 1987, has written a novel titled “Fische im Trüben” (How Fish in Dark Water), which explores the lives of...
Hutterite colony member shares daily life on YouTube, offering global insight into their culture and traditions
Amy Waldner, a 25-year-old member of a Manitoba Hutterite colony, began uploading video blogs to YouTube in April 2020. Her goal was to share life on the colony...
Moravian Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Church Settlement Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Moravian Bethlehem, a historic settlement in Pennsylvania, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marking a significant milestone in the legacy of the Moravian Church. This...
South Dakota Has Largest Hutterite Population in the U.S. According to 2010 Estimate
South Dakota has the largest Hutterite population in the United States, with more than 7,000 members living across more than 60 colonies in the eastern part of the...
“The Testament of Ann Lee: A Film on the Shaking Quakers and Their Founding Prophetess”
Ann Lee, a 18th-century woman who became a prophetess, is the central figure of the film *The Testament of Ann Lee*, which explores the origins of a revolutionary...
