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“The First-Oregon-Peace Pilgrimage brought together Quakers, Mennonites and Church of the Brethren members for a day of fun, discussion, singing and celebration of their common heritage as Historic Peace Churches. It was also a day of observing the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism. Beginning at the Reedwood Friends Church, Daniel Smith Christopher, Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University discussed the history of Anabaptism which led to persecution of thousands of believers.
Participants of the Peace Pilgrimage traveled by bus to the first stop, the Brigattine Monastery in Amity, Oregon. A surprise to most of the participants was the chocolate making being produced by four Monks of the monastery. Delicious samples were served as a part of the tour of the kitchen and monastery.
The tour continued to Aurora, Oregon, and the home of the Old Aurora Colony Museum. The museum features several original buildings constructed by the Aurora Colony between 1856 and 1883. The structures house furniture, tools, textiles and hosehold items, either manufactured or purchased by the colonists.
The Pacific Northwest Mennonite Historical Center at the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oregon concluded the tour. The Mennonite distribution center is responsible for processing emergency clothing, hygeine kits and school supplies for third
world countries.
Theme music is provided by Bill Jolliff, "There's Sunshine In My Soul, Today.
TAGS: Anabaptists, Mennonites, Quakers, Church of the Brethren, Pacific Northwest Historical Center, Old Aurora Colony Museum, Chocolate Making, Brigittine Monastery.
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“The First-Oregon-Peace Pilgrimage brought together Quakers, Mennonites and Church of the Brethren members for a day of fun, discussion, singing and celebration of their common heritage as Historic Peace Churches. It was also a day of observing the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism. Beginning at the Reedwood Friends Church, Daniel Smith Christopher, Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University discussed the history of Anabaptism which led to persecution of thousands of believers.
Participants of the Peace Pilgrimage traveled by bus to the first stop, the Brigattine Monastery in Amity, Oregon. A surprise to most of the participants was the chocolate making being produced by four Monks of the monastery. Delicious samples were served as a part of the tour of the kitchen and monastery.
The tour continued to Aurora, Oregon, and the home of the Old Aurora Colony Museum. The museum features several original buildings constructed by the Aurora Colony between 1856 and 1883. The structures house furniture, tools, textiles and hosehold items, either manufactured or purchased by the colonists.
The Pacific Northwest Mennonite Historical Center at the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oregon concluded the tour. The Mennonite distribution center is responsible for processing emergency clothing, hygeine kits and school supplies for third
world countries.
Theme music is provided by Bill Jolliff, "There's Sunshine In My Soul, Today.
TAGS: Anabaptists, Mennonites, Quakers, Church of the Brethren, Pacific Northwest Historical Center, Old Aurora Colony Museum, Chocolate Making, Brigittine Monastery.
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