Markham-Waterloo Mennonite Conference

The Markham-Waterloo Mennonite Conference is a Canadian Old Order Mennonite group established in 1939, although the church has its roots in an earlier division from the Old Order Mennonite Church in Ontario. The primary reason for the division at the time included usage of telephones and automobiles. Markhams, as they are nicknamed, are the most progressive of Old Older groups. Although they utilize considerable technology on their farms and otherwise, they still worship and design their meetinghouses in the same way as other Old Order groups, and they similarly adhere to the Dordrecht Confession of Faith (Mennonite, 1632). The Markhams are known also as "Black Car Mennonites", have electricity and modern appliances in their homes, and use computers and cellphones, although internet usage is monitored. Mennonite plain clothes are still worn in church services, but it is less common for men to wear traditional clothing in public. Women wear the white cap head covering and dresses. Children attend private church run schools, administered usually with the Old Order Mennonite Church.

See Also

Progressive Old Order Mennonite Groups

Old Order Mennonite Groups in Ontario

Dordrecht Confession of Faith (Mennonite, 1632)