INDIANA MENNONITE CHURCHES, 1845-1998,
AND THEIR ARCHIVAL RECORDS
Anderson Mennonite Church, (1933- ) , Fort Wayne, Allen
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference,MC
At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Program, Christian Life Meeting, July 21-23, 1939
1 Folder, (Green SC), III-14-20
Assembly Mennonite Church, (1974- ), Goshen, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC
At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1987-97
Church Newsletter, 1993, 1997
Church Records, 1970s-80s (18 files), including evaluation meeting,
1975; discernment meeting, 1976; covenant, membership, Worship
Committee, and Letter from David Shank, 1984.
2 Boxes (Green), III-14-54
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Clippings, miscellaneous
Directories
Newsletters "Assembly Line" 1983-
Statistical reports, 1978-87
3-C-h-IN-5 [1s]
Bean Blossom Mennonite Church, (1945- ), Bean Blossom,
Brown County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found in the Archives, check with church directly.
Belmont Mennonite Church, (1929- ), Elkhart, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Annual Reports, 1959-64, 1977-78
Business Meeting Minutes, 1949-70
Church Bulletins, 1950-90, 1992-95 (fairly complete)
Church Council Minutes, 1950-70
Church Directory, 1965
Church Newsletters, 1984, 1986-90, 1992-95
Constitutions
Prayer Veiling Questionnaire (no date)
9 Boxes (6 Green, 2 Gray, 1 Large), III-14-10
Benton Mennonite Church, (1944- ), Benton, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1950, 1954-97 (fairly complete)
Self-study Report, 1959
6 Boxes (Green), III-14-4
Berea Mennonite Church, (1921- ), Cannelburg, Daviess County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly.
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, (1979- ), Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Directory, 1982-83
Church Records, 1981-97, including church bulletins, and minutes
of elders, church council, fellowship and caring commission,
nurture commission, finance committee, vision committee, trustees
committee, Christian education, women's missionary and service
commission, retreat, small group and mission commission.
4 Boxes, (3 Green, 1 Gray), III-14-57
Bethel Mennonite Church, (1964-) , Odon, Daviss County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives, check with church directly.
Bonneyville Mennonite Church, (1962- ), Bristol, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1963-70, 1979-83 (incomplete)
Church Records, 1986-93, including minutes of council, congregation
and elder meetings, directories, newsletters and anniversary
program
Prayer Veil Discussion, 1970
5 Boxes (3 Green, 1 Gray, 1 Large), III-14-41
Bourbon Mennonite Chapel, (1962- ) , Bourbon, Marshall
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
This church was part of the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference
until 1996.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1970-75
1 Box (Green), III-14-50
Burr Oak Mennonite Church, (1918- ), Rensselaer, Jasper
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly
Central Mennonite Church, (1969-), Fort Wayne, Allen County,
Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Dedication Program, June 21, 1970
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-49
Church Without Walls, (1990- ), Elkhart, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with the church
directly.
Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, (1854- ) , Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana. Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Business Meetings, 1938-89
Church Bulletins, 1952-89 (fairly complete)
Church Council Minutes, 1954-89
Church Directories, 1985-87
Church Newsletter, 1975-88
Constitutions, 1989
History Books, 1954, 1979
Literary Society, 1937-44
Sewing Circle Meetings, 1921-81, 1985-89 (later called Women's
Missionary Service Auxiliary, then Commission)
Sunday School Record Books, 1946-87
Young People's Meetings, 1948-64, 1985-87
12 Boxes (5 Green, 2 Gray, 2 Long Green, 1 Large, 2 Oversize),
III-14-18
Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, (1854-) , Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1949-95 (complete)
Church Newsletters, 1992-95
6 Boxes (2 Green, 1 Gray, 3 Large), III-14-11
College Mennonite Church, (1903-) , Goshen, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Anniversary, 75th, Materials, 1978
Business Meeting Minutes and Reports, 1924-73
Central Office Records, 1953-65
Central Office Records, 1970-80
Church Building Committee
Church Bulletins, 1944-97
Church Membership Task Force
Church Newsletter, Parish Messenger, 1955-97
Church records prior to 1924
Church Trustee Records
Commission I
Commission II
Commission III
Commission IV, Minutes and Reports, 1967-73
Commission IV, Sunday School Records, 1935-75
Constitutions
Correspondence, 1947-63
Devotional Covering Study
Elders Minutes, 1967-79
Financial Records, 1940-78
Guest Registers, 1979-89
Jubilee Fund Records, 1975-82
Marriage and Divorce Committee, 1968-81
Mission Committee, 1952-67
Pastor's Records, 1930-43
Sanctuary Renovation Committee, 1991-92
War Tax Study
Women's Missionary and Service Commission, 1946-69
Yearbooks, 1949-
105 Boxes (79 Green, 2 Gray, 1 Long Green, 23 Large, 1 Oversize),
III-14-1
Communion Fellowship, (1983-) , Goshen, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly
Community Mennonite Church, (1961-1991), South Bend, St.
Joseph County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
African American Mennonite Association
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1962-79, 1988-89 (incomplete)
3 Boxes (Green), III-14-44
Crumstown Mennonite Church, (1933-1986), North Liberty,
St. Joseph County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Closed
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1955-84 (incomplete)
Church Closing, 1986
Church History, 1947-58
Church Records, 1948-61, including clippings, membership lists,
photographs, programs, sewing circle meetings, etc.
Financial Records, 1963-71, 1981-85
Membership Lists, 1968-85
Pastor William Miller's Records, 1948-51
Vacation Bible School Records, 1948-85
4 Boxes (3 Green, 1 Large), III-14-32
Cuba Mennonite Church (1930- ), Grabill, Allen County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Belongs now to the Conservative Mennonite Conference
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1968-69 (incomplete)
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-58
East Goshen Mennonite Church, (1942-) , Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Buildings (photographs)
Church Bulletins, 1948-70, 1978-96 (fairly complete)
Church Directories, 1986-93
Church Newsletter, Family Visitor, 1987-95
Fiftieth Anniversary, 1992
Fortieth Anniversary, 1982
Goshen College, YPCA Sponsor
Statement on Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage
9 Boxes (7 Green, 1 Large, 1 Oversize), III-14-16
Eighth Street Mennonite Church, (1913-),Goshen, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
Organized & joined Central District in 1913
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual reports, 1969-92, 97
Bulletins, 1931-
Clippings, miscellaneous
Constitutions; Correspondence
Directories, reports, yearbooks
Minutes of church board meetings, 1964-73
Newsletters, 1955- ; Statistical reports, 1957-87
3-C-h-IN-6 [7s]
Emma Mennonite Church, (1901-) , Topeka, Lagrange County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletin, January 10, 1954
Funeral Service, Josiah M. Miller, April 20, 1945
Sunday School Meeting Programs, May 18, 1939; May 22, 1941
2 Folders (Green SC), III-14-21
English Lake Mennonite Church, (1958- ) , North Judson,
Starke County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Was part of the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference until 1993.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Covenant, ca. 1988
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-59
Fairhaven Mennonite Church, (1954-) , Fort Wayne, Allen
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Also belongs to the African American Mennonite Association.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1964-70 (incomplete)
Church Records, 1953-71, including short history by Dorothy Phinezy
(1957), some membership records, yearly statistics on the congregation,
and some correspondence from S. Jay Hostetler.
1 Box (Green), III-14-52
Faith Mennonite Church, (1990-) , Goshen, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.
Fellowship of Hope, (1975-) , Elkhart, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1971-83, including a brief sketch on beginnings.
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-65
First Mennonite Church, (1852- ) , Berne, Adams County,
Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1954-97 (incomplete)
Church Newsletters, 1995-97
2 Boxes (1 Gray, 1 Large), III-14-62
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1944-
Clippings, miscellaneous
Conference programs, related material, special music programs
Constitutions, history, Sunday school, reports, photos
Correspondence, 1949, 1958, 1970-74
Directories
News Notes, 1991-92
Newsletters "Update", 1978-
Notes & Quotes, 1993-
Statistical reports, 1957-87
Swiss Days
Swiss Village News, 1986-
Windows to Mission, 1990
Women in Mission, Children's Missions
Yearbooks
3-C-h-IN-1 [2L,5s]
First Mennonite Church, (1904-) , Fort Wayne, Allen County,
Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Earlier called the Fort Wayne Mission Church.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1956-77 (incomplete)
Church Directory, 1978
Church Membership Book, 1903-24
Church Records, 1940s-50s
Financial Records, 1940s-50s
Historical Notebooks, by Herbert Osborne
History Book, 1903-1978
History Booklet, 1903-1953
Pictorial Directory, 1978
Sunday School Records, 1919-50s
Transfer Letters of Membership, 1940s-50s
8 Boxes (4 Green, 3 Long Green, 1 Large), III-14-22
First Mennonite Church, (1954-) , Indianapolis, Marion
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1954-68 (complete)
2 Boxes (Green), III-14-28
First Mennonite Church, (1904- ), Middlebury, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1969-97
Membership Book, ca. 1904
Sunday School Minute Book, 1903-06
5 Boxes (4 Green, 1 Gray), III-14-31
First Mennonite Church (1980-) , Montgomery, Daviess County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.
First Mennonite Church, Nappanee, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual reports
Bulletins, 1935-
Clippings, photos, miscellaneous
Constitutions, 1946, 1971
Correspondence, various reports, program minutes
Directories, 1975, 1985
Histories 1950 (75th anniversary), 1975 (100th anniversary)
Newsletters, 1966-
Statistical reports, 1957-87
3-C-h-IN-10 [6s]
Fish Lake Mennonite Church (1955- ), Walkerton, La Porte
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Church was part of the conference until 1995
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1956-72 (fairly complete)
3 Boxes (Green), III-14-29
Forks Mennonite Church, (1857- ), Middlebury, Lagrange
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Bonnets, Summer and Winter, ca. 1920s (including photographs)
California Mennonite Church, Michigan, 1961, 1975, 1981
Church Bulletins, 1947-82
Church Business Meeting Book, 1897-1947
Deacon's Diary, 1942-49
Funeral Meals Served, 1956-65
History Book, 1857-1957, by J. C. Wenger
History Book, 1982, by J. C. Wenger
History of WMSC, 1917-78, by Nellie Hostetler
Literary Society, Vespi Delphian, 1916-58
Maps, 1990; Membership Book, 1955-56
Sewing Circle records, 1959-79
Sunday School Orphan Support to India,. 1932-41
Sunday School Records, 1927-80
Young Married Fellowship, Minute Book, 1956-75
7 Boxes (1 Green, 2 Gray, 1 Long Green, 2 Large, 1 Oversize),
III-14-37
Goshen College, Campus Church, 1967-70, Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Conference, MC
Closed
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1967-70 (incomplete)
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-47
Gospel Lighthouse, (1950-) , Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.
Hively Avenue Mennonite Church, Elkhart, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual meetings, minutes, reports
Bulletins, 1958-
Clippings
Constitutions, directories
Correspondence, 1957-77
Newsletters, 1964-
Statistical reports, 1958-87
3-C-h-IN-3 [6s]
Holdeman Mennonite Church, (1851-) , Wakarusa, Elkhart
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Building Committee, 1972
Business Meeting Record Book, 1900-67
Church Bulletins, 1951-97
Church Directory, 1971-97
Church Directory, 1987
Church Newsletters, 1980s-97
Church Records, 1968-97, including minutes of annual business
meetings and church council, and annual reports
Constitutions, 1966-71
Crade Roll Enrollment, 1955-89
Funeral Meals Served, 1954-75
Guest Books, 1977-87
History Book, Centennial, 1951, by Lloyd Conrad
Lapp, George J., Bishop's Papers, 1949-51
Literary Society, 1925-47
Membership Book, 1906-1998 (present)
Mennonite Youth Fellowship Records, 1950-94
Photographs, 1974
Summer Bible School Records, 1959-91
Sunday School Records, 1894-1995
Transfer Letters, 1943-83
Treasurer Reports, 1951-97
Women's Missionary and Service Commission Records, 1960-93
Women's Sewing Circle Records, 1929-95
Young People's Meetings, 1939-49
26 Boxes (15 Green, 7 Gray, 2 Long Green, 2 Large), III-14-5
Hopewell Mennonite Church, (1918-) , Kouts, Porter County,
Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1953-90 (fairly complete)
2 Boxes (1 Green, 1 Large), III-14-33
House of Power, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.
Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, (1848-) , Kokomo, Howard
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1950-97 (fairly complete)
6 Boxes (Green), III-14-13
Hudson Lake Mennonite Church, (1950-) , Hudson Lake, La
Porte County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Annual Reports, 1953-57
Church Bulletins, 1953-97 (fairly complete)
Dedication Service, 1953
Ordination Service, 1953
6 Boxes (5 Green, 1 Gray), III-14-23
Iglesia Anabautista Emanuel, South Bend, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Clippings
Statistical report, 1987
3-C-h-IN-13 [1s]
Iglesia Evangelica Emanuel, (1986-) , South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC
Hispanic Mennonite Convention
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1987-90
Church Records, 1985-92, including minutes of congregational
and council meetings, financial records, church calendars, and
attendance records.
Self-Study Research Project, 1990, conducted by Church of the
Brethren
1 Box (Green), III-14-63
Iglesia Menonita del Buen Pastor, (1970-) , Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Hispanic Mennonite Convention
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1983-91 (incomplete)
Congregational Meeting Minutes, 1990
History of Church, Paper by Hernan Cortes, 1991, 9 pages
1 Box (Green), III-14-64
Kern Road Chapel, (1960-) , South Bend, St. Joseph County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1960-65, 1984-89 (incomplete)
Church Directory, 1987
Correspondence, 1960-84
Dedication of Expansion to Building, 1997
Financial Records, 1975-78
Installation Service, Carl J. Rudy
Newsletters, 1986-88
5 Boxes (2 Green, 2 Gray, 1 Long Green), III-14-40
Lafayette Mennonite Fellowship, (1983-) , West Lafayette,
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
One folder of Statistical reports, 1984, 85.
3-C-h-IN-14 [1s]
Lake Bethel Mennonite Church, (1956-) , Stroh, Lagrange
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Congregational Meeting, 1982
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-60
Leo Mennonite Church, (1861-) , Leo, Allen County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
See also the North Leo Mennonite Church, 1966-
Listed under the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference until
1991
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1954-64, 1979-81 (incomplete)
Church Records, 1939-67, 1988-90, including information on the
Maplewood Mennonite Church (GC) and the Trinity Worship Center,
1985-89
Deeds, to Saint Joseph Mennonite Church
Poor Fund Record Book, 1926-45
Sewing Circle Records, 1920-62
Sunday School Records, 1927-38
9 Boxes (7 Green, 1 Long Green, 1 Large), III-14-38
Locust Grove Mennonite Church (1943-1993), Elkhart, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Church was closed in 1992-93
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Annual Reports, 1962-63; Church Bulletins, 1948-64, 1975
Church Records, 1959-69, while Willard Swartley, Rev. Ressler
and Aden Horst served the congregation as pastor.
Financial Records, 1943-49; Goshen College, YPCA Sponsor File,
1940s
History, 1943-68, by Mrs. Aden Horst
Ordination of Leonard Smucker, 1952
Sunday School Records, 1951-53, 1958-62
Youth Fellowship Minutes, 1953-60
6 Boxes (3 Green, 3 Gray), III-14-15
Maple Grove Mennonite Church, (1854- ) , Topeka, LaGrange
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Listed under conference until 1996, when it withdrew its membership.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1949-67, 1976-77
3 Boxes (Green), III-14-17
Maplewood Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual reports, 1968 - (not complete)
Bulletins, 1961-
Clippings, correspondence, photos, miscellaneous
Constitutions, 1976, 1991, 1997
Directories, 1985-
History "Maplewood Roots", 1995
Newsletters, 1981-
Statistical reports, 1960-87
3-C-h-IN-2 [6s]
Maranatha Mennonite Chapel, (1979-) , Nappanee, Kosciusko
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.
Marion Mennonite Church, (1944-) , Shipshewana, Lagrange
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at Archives; check with church directly.
Mennonite Church of Warsaw, (1988-) , Warsaw, Kosciusko
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1989-97 (fairly complete)
1 Box (Gray), III-14-66
Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington, (1993-) , Bloomington,
Monroe County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.
Milan Center Mennonite Church (1962- ), New Haven, Allen
County, Indiana
Annual Report, 1966-69
Dedication Service, 1964
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-45
Listed under the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference until
1971.
Morning Star Mennonite Church, (1988-) , Muncie, Delaware
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Miscellaneous
Newsletters "Muncie Matters" 1988-96
3-C-h-IN-14 [1s]
Mount Joy Conservative Mennonite Church, (1963- ) , Goshen,
Elkhart County, Indiana
Conservative Mennonite Conference
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Summer Bible School Records, 1949-73
1 Box (Green), III-14-53
North Goshen Mennonite Church, (1936-), Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Bible School Records, 1967-70
Church Bulletins, 1943-82, 1992-97 (fairly complete)
Church Newsletters, 1961-63, 1967, 1985-86, 1991-95
Church Records, 1944-60
Constitution, 1955
Coordinating Council, 1991-93
Correspondence, 1959-62, Russell Krabill
Dedication, 1953
Financial Records, 1942-43, 1952, 1985-86
Goshen College, YPCA Sponsor File, 1940
Membership Information, 1939-48, 1955-65, 1983-94
Sunday School Records, 1941-76
Treasurer's Report, 1953
15 Boxes (14 Green, 1 Large), III-14-19,
North Leo Mennonite Church, (1966-) , Leo, Allen County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
See also Leo Mennonite Church, (1861-)
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Annual Reports, 1970-81
Church Newsletter, The Branch, 1980-81
Council Minutes, 1972-81
Dedication Program, 1967
1 Box (Green), III-14-46
North Main Street Mennonite Church,( 1880-) , Nappanee,
Elkhart County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1951-74, 1995-97
History Book, 100th Anniversary, 1880-1980
News and Notes, 1995
Ordination Service, 1957
Women's Missionary and Service Association, Report, 1953-54
4 Boxes (Green), III-14-9
Northside Fellowship, (1972-73), Goshen, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Not listed under Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference for 1972-73,
so this
church, which was a house church, may never have formed as an
official
congregation
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1972-73
2 Boxes (Green), III-14-51
Olive Mennonite Church, (1850-) , Elkhart, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Business Meeting Minutes, 1951-92
Church Building, Remodeling and Addition, 1948 (Video tape)
Church Bulletins, 1952-95
Church Council Minutes, 1951-75
Church Deeds and Property, 1872-1974
Church Secretary Minutes and Reports, 1952-56,, 1964, 1969-75
Constitutions, 1953-87
Histories, unpublished, 1950, by Harvey N. Yoder and 1983, by
David W. Yoder.
History Book, 1988, by J. C. Wenger
Hymn Books, 1882-1911
Membership Directories, 1972-86
Membership Records, 1875-1958
Newsletter, Olive Visitor, 1949-60
Pictorial Directories, 1979-92
Programs, 1909-26
Summer Bible School Records, 1951-65
Trustee Record Book, 1897-1947, including finances, minutes of
business meetings, and a record of poor funds, 1899-1917
World War II Registrants, 1940
6 Boxes, (2 Gray, 3 Large), III-14-8
Osceola Mennonite Church, (1952-1983), Osceola, St. Joseph
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Listed under Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference until 1983.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1956-72 (fairly complete)
2 Boxes (Green), III-14-43
Paoli Mennonite Fellowship, (1974-) , Paoli, Orange County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference GC
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1996 (a few)
Clippings, miscellaneous
Membership directory, 1991
Newsletter April 1996
Statistical reports, 1981-86
3-C-h-IN-11 [1s]
Parkview Mennonite Church, (1945-) , Kokomo, Howard County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
The earlier name of the church was the Bon-Air Mennonite Church
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1954-65, 1972-88 (incomplete)
Constitution, 1963
History of church, brief and unpublished for 25th anniversary,
1970
4 Boxes (Green), III-14-30
Plato Mennonite Church, (1949-) , LaGrange, Lagrange County,
Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1960-78 (incomplete)
3 Boxes (Green), III-14-35
Pleasant Oaks Mennonite Church, (1904-), Middlebury, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
Formerly Warren St. Mennonite Church, in Middlebury, Amish and
Mennonite from OM Conference, 1904, dress division, organized
1923, joined Central Conference, 1926.
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins 1954-
Clippings, miscellaneous
Constitutions
Correspondence
Directories, yearbooks
History "Warren Street 1923-64, Pleasant Oaks 1965-85",
1984
Meetings of church board, committees
Newsletters 1965-
Statistical reports 1977, 1986
3-C-h-IN-9 [4s]
Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, (1867-1917), Hudson,
De Kalb County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
The church closed in 1917, when the Mennonites sold; the church
to the Church of the Brethren who renamed it the Pleasant Chapel
Church of the Brethren.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Contract for Church House, 1917, between Church of the Brethren
and Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, Mission Board.
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-36
Pleasant View Mennonite Church, (1936-) , Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1949-95
Constitutions, 1943, 1951, 1968
Dedication Program, 1974
6 Boxes (4 Green, 2 Gray), III-14-6
Plymouth Street Chapel, (1949-52), Goshen, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Never an independent congregation, but Sunday School and worship
services were held here, first in a restaurant and then in the
Leander Garber residence.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Thanksgiving Program, 1951
Christmas Program, 1951
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-24
Prairie Street Mennonite Church, (1871-) , Elkhart, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Anniversary, 125th, Collected materials, 1996
Business Meetings, 1907-40
Cassette Tapes, 1978-84, 1993
Church Bulletins, 1944-94
Church Newsletters, The Messenger, 1960-87, 1991-93
Church Records, 1949-63, including council minutes, annual reports,
trustee records, pastoral committee, membership lists and newsletters.
Collection Plates, 1940s
Constitutions, 1914-67
Financial Records, 1917-28
History, by Geneva Alexander, 1945
Membership List, 1892-99
Mennonite Evangelizing Fund, Record Book, 1881-89
Programs, 1895-1985, including Christmas and Easter
Roselawn Mennonite Church, 1951-52
Sewing Circle Records, 1908-58
South Prairie Street Cemetery, 1928-35
Sunday School Records, 1882-85, 1918-46
Trustee Record Book, 1872-97
Women's Missionary Society, 1931-59
Young People's Society and Literary Association, 1913-49
22 Boxes (14 Green, 2 Gray, 1 Long Green, 23 Large, 1 Oversize),
III-14-2
Providence Mennonite Church, (1953-) , Montgomery, Daviess
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Dedication Service, 1970
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-48
Restoration Mennonite Church, (1990-) , South Bend, St.
Joseph County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly.
Rich Valley Mennonite Church, (1963-) ,Kokomo, Howard County,
Indiana
Listed under the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference until
1972,
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1963, 1968 (scattered issues)
Membership List, 1963
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-61
Roselawn Mennonite Church, (1950-) , Elkhart, Elkhart County,
Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1951-97 (fairly complete)
Dedication, 1952 (tape recording)
3 Boxes (2 Green, 1 Large), III-14-7
Salem Mennonite Church, (1889- ) , Foraker, Elkhart County,
Indiana
Was part of the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference until 1981,
when it
became an independent congregation.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Business Meetings, 1918-76, including financial records, 1918-51
Programs, 1939-45
Young People's Meetings, 1947-76
Faith and Practice Committee, 1950-54
History Book, 1955, by Marie Yoder
Sewing Circle, 1956-65
Newsletters, 1961-64
Church Directory, 1972
Centennial Anniversary material, 1989
Sunday School Records, 1916-20s, 1951-55, 1967-68
1 Box (Large), III-14-25
Santa Fe Mennonite Church, (1960-1989), Peru, Miami County,
Indiana
Is listed under the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference until
1989.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1963-72 (incomplete)
Financial Records, 1980-89
2 Boxes (Gray), III-14-42
Shalom Mennonite Church, (1992-) , Indianapolis, Marion
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
No materials found at the Archives; check with the church
directly.
Shore Mennonite Church, (1865-) , Shipshewana, Lagrange
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Centennial Materials, 1965
Church Bulletins, 1960-94
Church Records, 1924-94
History Books and Papers, 1952, 1963, 1974
Pictorial Directory, 1984
Sunday School Record Book, no date
8 Boxes (4 Green, 2 Gray, 2 Large), III-14-26
Silverwood Mennonite Church, (1892-), Goshen, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
Formerly Silver Street Mennonite Church; Amish organized 1892,
joined Central Conference in 1911, when they broke away from
Clinton Frame.
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1954-1997
Clippings
Newsletters, 1946-1997
3-C-h-IN-7 [6s]
Southside Christian Fellowship, (1965-) , Elkhart, Elkhart
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference
Brethren
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1985
1 Box (Green), III-14-14
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Clippings, correspondence, miscellaneous
Congregational meetings, 1982-89
Directories
Leadership task force, 1987-88
Newsletter "Connections", 1994-April 1997
Newsletter/bulletin "Communicators" 1966-April 1997
Statistical reports, 1970-87
3-C-h-IN-4 [2s]
Sunnyside Mennonite Church, (1947-) , Elkhart, Elkhart
County, Indiana.
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Board of Elders Minutes, 1981-84, 1992-95
Business Meeting Minutes, and Annual Reports, 1964-69, 1979-84,
1991- 92
Church Bulletins, 1952-53, 1958-95
Church Council Minutes, 1961-67, 1976-84, 1992-95
Committee Minutes, 1961-84, 1992-95, including Education Department,
Extension and Service, Gift, Stewardship and Worship.
Constitutions, 1967, 1979
Financial Ledger, 1954-76
Forty-Fifth Anniversary, 1992
Mennonite Youth Fellowship Minutes, 1979-81
Sunday School Records, 1947-64, 1980
Women's Missionary and Service Association, 1964-84
14 Boxes (11 Green, 2 Gray, 1 Oversize), III-14-12
Topeka Mennonite Church, (1898- ) , Topeka, Lagrange County,
Indiana
Central District Mennonite Conference, GC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1970-96
Church Records, 1990-96, including newsletters, minutes of congregation,
council and board meetings, yearbooks, directories.
2 Boxes (1 Gray, 1 Large), III-14-68
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1941-
Church board reports, minutes
Correspondence
Miscellaneous
One hundred Year History, 1898-1998
Record books (large box full and larger book in map case)
Treasurer's reports
Yearbooks and anniversaries, 1942-1996
3-C-h-IN-12 [1L,8s]
Townline Conservative Mennonite Church, (1876- ) , Shipshewana,
Lagrange County, Indiana
Conservative Mennonite Conference
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
History Book, 100th Anniversary, 1976
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-55
Tri Lakes Community Mennonite Church, (1961-) , Bristol,
Elkhart County, Indiana
Independent congregation; part of Indiana-Michigan Mennonite
Conference, MC, until late 1990s.
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Building Plans, Proposed, 1965
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-56
Valparaiso Mennonite Church, (1966-) , Valparaiso, Porter
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1969-92
Church Council Minutes, 1966-68
Church Records, 1966-91, including clippings; programs of baptismal
services, installation services, dedications; charter membership;
and sale of church building
History, 1966-91, by LaVera Birky, for 25th Anniversary
Incorporation Record Book, 1974
3 Boxes (Green), III-14-62
Walnut Hill Chapel, (1956-) , Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1961-97
Minutes, 1985-96, including church council, worship committee,
congregation, and elders meetings.
5 Boxes (4 Green, 1 Gray), III-14-39
Waterford Mennonite Church, (1959-) , Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1958-97
Church Covenant, no date
Church Newsletters, 1981-97
5 Boxes (3 Green, 1 Gray, 1 Large), III-14-34
Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, (1947-) , Syracuse, Kosciusko
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Directory, 1969
Christmas Program, 1951
1 Folder (Green SC), III-14-27
Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, (1845-) , Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, MC
At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Anniversary, 150th, materials, 1995
Annual Reports, 1958-95
Attendance and Financial Records, 1883-1901
C.P.S. Letters, 1945
Centennial Celebration, 1945
Church Bulletins, 1952-95 (fairly complete)
Church Newsletters, 1975-95
Church Records, 1888-1971
Pictorial Directory, 1986
Sewing Circle Reports, 1916-18
Women's Fellowship Records, 1948-84
10 Boxes (2 Green, 5 Gray, 2 Long Green, 1 Large), III-14-3
Zion Mennonite Church, Goodland/Remington, Indiana
Central District Conference, GC
Closed 1996. In 1895 settlers moved east from Aurora, Nebraska
to start Zion, joined Central Conference 1908, received Kouts
members when that church closed.
At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1966-69
Clippings, photos, miscellaneous
Correspondence, 1952-81
Statistical reports, 1957-87
Sunday school record book, 1961
3-C-h-IN-8 [1s]
Illinois Mennonite Chuches,
1833-1998
Michigan Mennonite Churches,
1863-1998
Ohio Mennonite Churches,
1807-1998
Mennonite Churches, in Iowa,
Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin,
1850-1998
