Historical Committee & Archives of the Mennonite Church

Historical Committee

MENNONITE CHURCHES IN THE MIDWEST, USA
PAST AND PRESENT, 1807-1998,

AND THEIR ARCHIVAL RECORDS

A Report presented by Archivists
Steve Estes, Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Dennis Stoesz, Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana; &
Paul L. Weaver, Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio

December 21, 2000
____________________________________________________

Listed are Mennonite congregations which belong to four Conferences:
(These conferences met together for the first time at Gathering '2000, Goshen, Indiana, and are considering a proposal to merge into one Great Lakes Conference)

Illinois Mennonite Conference, 1920- (MC)
(A result of the merger of the Illinois Mennonite Conference,
1872-1920, and the Illinois section of the Western District
Amish Mennonite Conference, 1890-1920)

Central District Conference, 1957- (GC)
(A result of a merger of Central Conference (Stuckey Amish),
1899-1957, and Middle District, 1888-1957 - formerly Western
District, 1868-1888)

Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, 1917- (MC)
(A result of the merger of Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference,
1854-1917, and Indiana-Michigan Amish-Mennonite
Conference, 1888-1917)

Ohio Conference of the Mennonite Church, 1927- (MC)
(A result of a merger of the Ohio Mennonite Conference,
1834-1927, and the Eastern Amish Mennonite Conference,
1893-1927)

Project sponsored by:

The Historical Committees and Conference Historian of these four Mennonite Conferences, which have held joint meetings since 1998, in anticipation of one merged conference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Illinois Mennonite Churches, 1833-1998 Page 4

Indiana Mennonite Churches, 1845-1998 Page 38

Michigan Mennonite Churches, 1863-1998 Page 62

Ohio Mennonite Churches, 1807-1998 Page 72

Churches Located in Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri,
New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin
And which belong to one of the four conferences:
Ohio Conference of the Mennonite Church, 1927- (MC)
Central District Conference, 1957- (GC)
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, 1917- (MC)
Illinois Mennonite Conference, 1920- (MC)

Iowa Mennonite Churches, 1853-1998 Page 95

Kentucky Mennonite Churches, 1952-1998 Page 98

Missouri Mennonite Churches, 1867-1998 Page 98

New York Mennonite Churches, 1884-1916 Page 99

Pennsylvania Mennonite Churches, 1850-1998 Page 100

Tennessee Mennonite Churches, 1986-1998 Page 101

Wisconsin Mennonite Churches, 1959-1998 Page 101

INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to make a joint report of the rich church collections found in three archives. Church records have been collected since the 1930's, but this is the first time such a listing has been undertaken. We hope Historical Committees and congregations can now see what resources are available to them on the history and faith of the Mennonite church in this "Great Lakes" region from the early 1800's up through 1998.

Two other goals of this project are a) to encourage congregations to work with their historical records, and b) for the three archives to work together in establishing guidelines for the ongoing deposit of church records. Many churches have already collected records and designated a certain file, cabinet or room at the church for their Historical Records. We would encourage churches to make a list of these records and send this report to the respective Historical Committee and archives. This joint list will also help the archives establish guidelines into which archives congregations are to deposit their records, as the four conferences move toward one merged conference.

The Illinois Mennonite Archives at Metamora, Illinois, began in 1980 as a repository for archival materials collected by the Illinois Mennonite Historical and Genealogical Society (1969). In this capacity it has collected records of various congregations found in Illinois. (Box 819, Metamora, Illinois, 61548; 309-367-2551)

The Archives of the Mennonite Church at Goshen, Indiana, was founded in 1937 and has served as a central repository for the Mennonite Church (MC) (1898), which consisted of 17 regional conferences (1997). In this role, it has collected records of churches of the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference, the Ohio Mennonite Conference and the Illinois Mennonite Conference. In 1992, the Metamora Archives was designated as the main repository for congregations of the Illinois Mennonite Conference. (1700 S. Main St., Goshen, Indiana 46526; 219-535-7477; <www.goshen.edu/mcarchives>)

The Bluffton College Archives, Ohio, began as part of the Mennonite Historical Library at the College during the 1930's. This Archives is the repository for congregations belonging to the Central District Conference of the General Conference Mennonite Church (GC) (1860). (280 W. College Ave., Bluffton, Ohio 45817; 419-358-3286)

A Report presented by Archivists

Steve Estes, Metamora, Illinois <sjestes@gridley.org>
Dennis Stoesz, Goshen, Indiana, and <dennises@goshen.edu>
Paul L. Weaver, Bluffton, Ohio <weaverp@bluffton.edu>

Acknowledgment goes to the late Howard Krehbiel for compiling the listing from Bluffton College Archives, and to Ann Hilty, Librarian, Mennonite Historical Library, who worked with Paul Weaver in making revisions to the report.

December 21, 2000/File: "IIIMidWe.doc" (Word 6.0 document; Windows 95) Archives of the Mennonite Church, 1700 S. Main St., Goshen, Indiana 46526

ILLINOIS MENNONITE CHURCHES, 1833-1998,
AND THEIR ARCHIVAL RECORDS

Albany Park Mennonite Church (1984-1990), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1984-1987
Constitution, n.d.; History, 1986

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1987-89 (fairly complete)
Covenant Statement; Newsletters, 1990
1 Box (Green), III-13-56

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1984-1989
Clippings, Correspondence
Newsletters, 1988-1990
3-C-h-IL-19, [1s]

Amity Chapel (1953-1958), Claremont, Richland County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1957
Report, 1956

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1953, 1957 (incomplete)
Church Record Book, 1954
Minutes and Reports, 1956-58
5 Folders (Green SC), III-13-24

Anchor Mennonite Church (1894- ), Anchor, Illinois
Charter member of Central District Conference, GC, 1908
Currently not a member of Central District Conference

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Correspondence, 1950-57
3-B-f. Box 1

Ann Street Mennonite Church (1919-1971), Peoria, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Formerly known as Garden Street Mission. In 1971 merged with the Mennonite Gospel Church to form the United Mennonite Church. Belonged to Illinois Mennonite District Conference, then Illinois Mennonite Conference.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1958-1971
Record of Sermons, 1935-1960
Visitors Record, 1919-1921, 1927-1930

Arthur Amish Mennonite Church (1897-1914), Arthur, Douglas County, Illinois Western District Amish Mennonite Conference

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Church Record Book (photocopy of handwritten copy), 1898-1908

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Record Book, 1897-1913
Correspondence, 1957-58, on history of church
Photograph, Mose Helmuth (1862-1908)
2 Folders (Green SC), III-13-17

Arthur Mennonite Church, (1940- ) , Arthur, Douglas County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1949, 1960-1962, 1965-1987, 1991-1998
Directories, 1974, 1980
Membership lists, 1944-1958

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1948-95 (incomplete)
Church Directories, 1993, 1995
Church Records, 1950s-1970s
Church Trustee Book, 1941-55
History Books, 1958, 1990
Information and history of Arthur Amish Mennonite Church,
1896-1915
Pictorial Directory, 1989
Video, 50th anniversary, September 15-16, 1990
4 Boxes (3 Green, 1 Large), III-13-7

Arthur Old Order Amish Districts, Illinois
Old Order Amish

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Dan A. Miller, Untitled History, 3 March 1980
Districts and Ministers, 1980

Bellevue Mennonite Church (1943-1952), Peoria, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC; continues as Bellevue Bible Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletin, 1960

Bethel Mennonite Church (1905- ), Pekin, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Central Conference
Charter member Central Conference 1908, Bethel joined services with Pleasant Hill Mennonite of East Peoria in 1989

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1956-1973, 1982-1998
Reports, 1958-1964

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual reports 1961-1992 not complete
Bulletins 1950-1997
Church board mtgs 1988-1992
Clippings, photos, miscellaneous
Constitutions, history, anniversaries
Correspondence 1933-91
Directory 1997, two earlier undated lists
Farm appraisals
Financial reports 1957-
Newsletters 1952-1992 (not complete)
Pastor's reports 1958-92
Reports of Sunday school, young people's union, Dorcas Society
Statistical reports 1957-1987
3-C-h-IL-12, [6s]

Bethel Mennonite Community Church, (1944- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites
African American Mennonite Conference

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Board minutes, 1947-1950
Bulletins, 1956-1970 (scattered)
"Our Journal," May 1950

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1958, 1968-84 (only one bulletin per year)
Church Records, 1960s-80s, including various reports, minutes, etc.
1 Box (Green), III-13-26

Bloomington Mennonite Church (1956-1976), Bloomington, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Merged with First Mennonite Church in 1976 to form Mennonite Church of Normal

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1959-1975
Directory, 1972
Financial report, 1975

Boynton Mennonite Church (1901- ), Hopedale, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Central Conference
Joined Central Conference, 1910

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1972-1977
Correspondence, 1972-1973
Membership record (photocopy), 1901-1992
Sunday school class records, 1901-1986
Yearbooks and Directories, 1948-1977 (scattered)

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins 1942-1986
Church families, student studies of community
Clippings, photos, correspondence, miscellaneous
Constitutions undated; Directory 1977
Reports of church, SS, CE, Ladies Aid, 1946-49
Special programs, anniversaries
Statistical reports 1957-87
Yearbooks 1948-1965
3-C-h-IL-9, [3s]

Calvary Mennonite Church (1866- ), Washington, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Central Conference
Charter member Central Conference, 1908

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1941-1986
Business meeting minutes, 1904-1919
Calvary and South Washington Ladies Aid, 1935-1949
Christian Endeavor record, 1916-1925
Collector's book, 1916-1923; Financial records, 1967-1968
Ladies Aid minutes, 1927-1935
Membership book, 1895-1915
Mennonite "Nahe Verein" minutes, 1906-1912
Mennonite Sewing Society minutes, 1914-1927
Minutes and expense book, 1892-1907
Minutes, 1920-1944
Newsletters, 1964-1976, 1991-1995, 1997-1998
Record of members, 1895-1907; Scrapbooks
Sunday school record books, 1958-1970
Sunday school record, 1873-1887
Sunday school secretary's books, 1909-1960
Young Men's Bible Class records, 1918-1939

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
1899 Diary of Katie Garber [1885-1944]
Annual reports 1958-92 not complete
Bulletins 1944- ; Business censuses
Clippings; Constitutions 1956, 1984
Correspondence 1945-76, photos
Directories, anniversary items; History items
Newsletters 1965-
Parish Enrichment Conference report 1993
Statistical reports 1957-1987
Ward Shelly "What Thou Seest, Write in a Book", 1973
3-C-h-IL-18, [7s]

Carlock Mennonite Church (1914- ), Carlock, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Central Conference
Joined Central Conference, 1914

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1945-1981
Newsletters, 1950-1975
Time capsule contents, 1916
Women's group records, 1912-1937

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual reports 1964-1989, statistical reports
Bulletins 1929-1990 (early ones not complete, none since 1990)
Church newsletters 1943-1975; Clippings, Correspondence (2 files)
Evangelism, newsletters 1989-1990
History, constitutions, anniversaries, special programs
Yearbooks 1949-1955
3-C-h-IL-1, [7s]

Cazenovia Mennonite Church, (1957- ) , Cazenovia, Woodford County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1959, 1962, 1968-1986, 1990-1998

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1957, 1973-84 (only one bulletin per year)
Church Records, 1967-1975
4 Folders (Green SC), III-13-25

Centro Cristiano Vida Abundante, (1986- ), Cicero, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites, Hispanic Mennonite Convention

No materials found in the three archives; check with church directly.

Christ Community Mennonite Church, (1987- ), Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, and Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins 1988-1995; Clippings, Directory 1991
3-C-h-IL-23, [2s]

Community Mennonite Church (1955- ), Markham, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, and Central District Conference, GC
Chicago Area Mennonites, African-American Mennonite Association
Sponsored by Middle District and Central Conference

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1956-1998
Church board mtgs, finances, congregational mtgs
Church program development resources--planning materials
Clippings, miscellaneous
Constitutions, n.d.; Correspondence, 1954-1966
Directories; History, 1990
Pastor's reports, special services, day nursery, youth planning
Statistical reports, 1957-1987
3-c-h-IL-10 [4s]

Comunidad de Fe, ( ), Chicago, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Correspondence, Church Meetings
Directories, Membership Lists
History, Clippings
Minister Exam, Leadership Information 1990
Programs and Promotional Materials
3-C-h-IL-22, [1s]

Congerville Mennonite Church (1836- ), Congerville, Illinois
Evangelical Mennonite Church (2000); formerly Central District Conference, GC
Charter member Central Conference, 1908

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1948-1956, 1967m 1974-1987, 1990-1998
Newsletters, 1991-1998

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1951-
Clippings; Directories
History (1948), correspondence, reports
Newsletters 1991-1997
3-C-h-IL-5, [4s]

Cullom Mennonite Church (1860-1963), Cullom, Livingston County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, formerly Illinois Mennonite District Conference

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bible Conference program, 1918
Sunday School list, 1890
Sunday school record (photocopy), 1899-1962

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1950-53 (complete)
Church History; Church Record Book, 1858-1962
Sunday School and Congregational Reports, 1858-1963
1 Box (Green), III-13-15

Danvers Mennonite Church (closed 1943), Illinois
Central District Conference, GC

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Correspondence, 1934-35
Finances; Minutes
Record books of membership, 1914-1943
3-C-h-IL-25 [1s]

Dewey Mennonite Church (1947- ), Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois
Part of the Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, until 1996

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Directory, 1963

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana.
Church Bulletins, 1978-84 (scattered issues)
Service of Dedication, 1982, including short history of the church, and
its pastors
2 Folders (Green SC), III-13-44

Dearborn Street Mennonite Mission (1947-1949?), Chicago, Illinois
Mission of Bethel Mennonite Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Rowena Lark, Article (photocopied), n.d.

Dillon Mennonite Church (1952), Dillon, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Budget, 1982
Bulletins, 1952, 1956-1983

East Bend Mennonite Church (1889- ), Fisher, Champaign County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Bulletins, 1950-1987, 1990-1997
Constitution
Newsletters, 1959-1978, 1997
Peter Zehr's Record (photocopy), 1889-1922

At Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana.
Church Bulletins, 1948-1984 (fairly complete)
Church Records, 1889-1919 (photocopies)
4 Boxes (Green), III-13-2

East Peoria Mennonite Church (1951- ), East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

No materials found in the Archives, check with church directly.

East White Oak Mennonite Church (1892-1934), Carlock, Illinois
Central Conference Mennonite Church; continues as East White Oak Bible Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, Illinois
Walter A. Ropp, "East White Oak Church" (photocopy), 1928

Englewood Mennonite Church (1957- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

Chicago Area Mennonites; African-American Mennonite Association
Formerly Mennonite Home Mission, 1906-57. With the planning of the Dan Ryan Expressway, the Mennonite Home Mission church building on 1907 Union Avenue was condemned in 1957. Some members then moved and formed the Englewood Mennonite Church, 1957-. Other members, however, continued to worship in the building until it was razed in 1959, and then moved to a nearby location and formed the Mennonite Community Chapel, 1957-82.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1957-1976; Reports, 1960-1966

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1945-46 (incomplete)
Church Bulletins, 1950-51, 1958-61 (fairly complete)
Church Bulletins, 1963, 1967-83 (only one bulletin per year)
1 Box (Green), III-13-21

Ethiopian Evangelical Church (1987- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly.

Evanston Mennonite Church (1961- ) , Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC
Chicago Area Mennonites

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Agenda and reports, 1959
Bulletins, 1963-1980 (scattered), 1995-1997
Covenant, 1980; Directory, 1966
Newsletter, 1986

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1962-63 (many missing), 1964-66 (complete), 1967-77 (incomplete), 1986-91 (fairly complete)
Lawrence M. Horst, Correspondence, 1961-69
Legal papers, 1969-74
Newsletter, 1970-79 (scattered issues)
Worship Schedules, 1977-85 (complete)
3 Boxes (Green); 2 Files (Long Green SC), III-13-34

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, IL
Bulletins, 1977-1997
Business meetings, 1979-1996
Clippings, news releases
Congregational meetings, 1997-
Covenant information, 1978, 1980, 1989
Lists of Evanston Mennonite church people & friends, 1981-1997
Newsletters, 1978-1979, 1986-1992
Statistical reports, 1978-1981, 1984-1987
3-C-h-IL-7 [1s]

Far South Side Mennonite Fellowship (1984- ) , Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Belonged to the Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, in 1984

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church records, 1984
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-45

First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana (1964- ) , Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1964-1981, 1989-1998

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1970-90 (fairly complete)
Church Newsletters, 1982-87
Church Records, 1960s-70s (several files)
6 Boxes (3 Green, 2 Long Green), III-13-41

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
25 Year History of Champaign-Urbana, 1989
Bulletins, 1964-
Clippings, miscellaneous
Correspondence, 1964-
Directories
Newsletters, 1982-
Statistical reports, 1970-1987
3-C-h-IL-17 [5s]

First Mennonite Church, 1918, Chicago, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1937-1978, a few from 1980's
Clippings and reports
Constitutions, Directories
History; Men's Club
Newsletters, 1963-1965; Programs
Study of the Four General Conference Mennonite Churches of South Chicago, 1964
Women in Mission
Yearbooks
3-C-h-IL-3 [5s]

First Mennonite Church of Morton (1879- ), Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Earlier called Morton Mennonite Church. See also the Goodfield Mennonite Church, 1888-1941, Collection (III-13-35); this churches merged with the Morton Church in 1941. See also the Pleasant Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 1906-1920, Collection (III-13-37); this church merged with the Gnadfield Mennonite Church to form the Morton Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual reports, 1970-1979
Bulletins, 1968-1979, 1990-1998
Newsletters, 1997

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1953-60 (fairly complete), 1974-82 (only one bulletin per year)
Church Records, 1970s, including pictorial directory, reports, etc.
2 Boxes (Green), III-13-16

First Mennonite Church (1912-1976), Normal, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Central Conference
Merged with Bloomington Mennonite in 1976 to form Mennonite Church of Normal.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Newsletters, 1971-1975
Report, 1974

First Mennonite Church (1861-1986), Summerfield, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Middle District

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual reports, 1961, 1962, 1964-1865
Cemetery plat, 1974-1975
Constitution, n.d.

First Norwood Mennonite Church (1960- ), Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Church, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1961-1986
Correspondence, 1959-1961
Programs, 1961, 1965

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1967-84 (scattered issues)
Church Records, 1960s-80s (several files)
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Program, 1985
5 Folders (Green SC), III-13-40

Flanagan Mennonite Church (1878- ), Flanagan, IL
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Central Conference
Charter member Central Conference, 1908

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual meeting reports, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1973-1976, 1978, 1980-1982
Bible study minutes (photocopy), 1891-1892
Bulletins, 1989-1992, 1995
Directories, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1975
Ladies Aid Society minutes (photocopy), 1912-1913
Membership list (photocopy), 1888-1966
Minutes (photocopy), 1893-1951

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual reports, 1965-1974, 1987-1988, 1990
Bertsches and the Bridge committee mtgs, corresp, 1933-1934
Bulletins, 1954-1996
Church business surveys
Clippings, miscellaneous
Constitution - undated, and 1963
Directories, 1962-1987
Salem Children's Home at Flanagan 50th anniversary, 1946
Statistical reports, 1957-1987
3-C-h-IL-8 [3s]

Freeport Mennonite Church (1845- ), Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, formerly Illinois Mennonite District Conference

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1951-1963, 1971-1987m 1993-1997
Church Council minutes, 1982-1988
Constitution, 1968, 1986, 1987; Directories, 1971-1988, 1997
Elders minutes, 1982-1988; Eldon Kortemeier correspondence, 1952
Financial records, 1977-1978, 1981-1982
Newsletter, 1970-1979, 1993-1006
Sewing Circle minutes, 1909-1920, 1935-1963
Sunday school record (photocopy), 1894-1912
Voluntary Service Unit, 1982-1984

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1947-57 (many missing), 1958-73 (fairly complete), 1975-84 (only one bulletin per year)
Church History, 1971; Church Newsletters, 1965-86
6 Boxes (Green) III-13-18

Germantown Mennonite Church (1949-1972 ) , East Peoria, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Extinct (?), belonged to Illinois Mennonite Conference in 1971

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1963, 1967

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Dedication, and short history, 1971
Germantown Sunday School - Church Bulletins, 1954-55 (incomplete)
2 Folders (Green SC), III-13-22

Goodfield Mennonite Church (1873-1941) Goodfield, Woodford County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, formerly Western District Amish Mennonite Conference
Church merged with First Mennonite Church of Morton in 1941.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
"Highlights," 1912-1941

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Account Book, 1897-1914
Church History, 1912-1941
Record Book, 1918-1941
3 Files (Long Green SC), III-13-35

Grace Community Church (1917), Chicago, IL
Central District Conference, GC, formerly in the Middle District Conference
Opened in 1917 by A.F. Wiens as Mennonite Bible Mission, Middle District Conference 1939, renamed in 1950.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1984-1985
Newsletters, 1984-1985

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1950-1985, then only a few, the last in 1997
Clippings, photos, miscellaneous
Constitution, Correspondence
Directories
Historical writings by John T. Neufeld and others
Histories, Meetings
Newsletters, 1945- not complete, last one in 1993
Reports
3-C-h-IL-4 [4s]

Grace Evangelical Mennonite Church (1958- ), Morton, Illinois
Evangelical Mennonite Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual reports, 1980-1987
Bulletins, 1974-1987, 1989-1997
Church council minutes, 1975-1987
Committee minutes, 1984-1987
Financial reports, 1974-1987
Newsletters, 1980-1985, 1989-1994

Harmony Mennonite Church (1902-1929), Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
This church was begun by Baptists and Methodists in 1865, and Amish Mennonites began holding worship services at the church in 1902. This became a joint worship center for the Roanoke and Metamora Mennonite congregations, besides also holding services in other meeting places.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Account book (photocopy), 1905-1924

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Record Book, 1903-29
1 Box (Long Green), III-13-42

Highway Village Mennonite Church (1937-1987), East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1952-1987

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Annual Reports and Programs, 1960s-70s (a few files)
Church Bulletins, 1952-60 (many missing), 1961-75 (fairly complete), 1976-84 (incomplete)
3 Boxes (Green), III-13-27

Hopedale Mennonite Church (1854- ), Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Church, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual Reports, 1958-1979
Bulletins, 1945-1987, 1990-1991, 1993-1996
Newsletters, 1977-1979

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Building Records, 1926
Charity Fund, 1928-58
Church Bulletins, 1949-91 (fairly complete)
Church Membership Book, 1903-70
Church Record Book, 1854-1889
Council and Business Meeting Minutes, 1962-69
Financial Records, 1920s-30s
Marriage Register, 1878-1884
5 Boxes (4 Green, 1 Large), III-13-10

Hyde Park Mennonite/Brethren (Anabaptist) Fellowship (1984- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Minutes of six meetings, 1984
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-46

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Clippings, 1986
3-C-h-IL-20 [1s]

Iglesia Cristiana Gethsemani (1993- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites
Hispanic Mennonite Convention

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly.

Iglesia Cristiana Peniel (1996- ), Summit Argo, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites, Hispanic Mennonite Convention

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly.

Iglesia Menonita Cristiana (1979- ), (Christian Mennonite Church) (Located on 50th Street), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites, Hispanic Mennonite Convention

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1984-85, including membership records
Installation Service, 1984
2 Folders (Green SC), III-13-47

Iglesia Evangelica Menonita (1974- ), (Mennonite Evangelical Church), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Church, MC
Located on 19th Street, and grew out of the ministry of Pastor Guillermo Espinoza.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletin, 1965
Correspondence, 1962, 1975

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1975-82, including membership records
Confession of Faith, 1977; Constitution, 1976
6 Folders (Green SC), III-13-48Iglesia Mennonite Filandelfia, Chicago, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference. MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1986

Iglesia Menonita Hispana (1977- ), (Hispanic Mennonite Church), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Located on 51st Street, and grew out of the ministry of Pastor Guillermo Espinoza.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Correspondence, 1976

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1975-82
Ordination Service Program, 1982
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-49

Joy Fellowship Mennonite Church (1984- ), Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, Central District Conference, GC
African-American Mennonite Association

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly

Lancaster Heights Mennonite Church (1953-1970), Lancaster, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletin, 1958
Correspondence, Photographs

Lawndale Mennonite Church (1934- ), (Iglesia Menonita de Lawndale), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites, Hispanic Mennonite Convention
Earlier the church has been called Iglesia Menonita Hispana, La Iglesia Evangelica Menonita, the Mennonite Mexican Church, the Mennonite Spanish Mission, and also the Second Mennonite Church.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1957, 1959, 1964-1983
Term Paper, 1984

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1950-79 (incomplete)
Church Records, 1950s-70s, (a few files), includes a church history, ca. 1957
2 Boxes (Green), III-13-1

Linn Mennonite Church (1993- ), Roanoke, Woodford County, Illinois
Is an independent congregation, that was part of the sleeping preacher churches.

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Constitution, 1993
1 Folder (Green SC) III-13-58

Living Love Ministries Mennonite Church (1996- ), Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, Central District Conference, GC

No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.

Living Praise Fellowship Mennonite Church (1987- ), Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

No materials found at the Archives; check with the church directly.

Lombard Mennonite Church (1954- ), Lombard, Du Page County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1954-1987, 1990-1997
Calendars, 1994; Constitution, 1966
Directories, 1956-1976; Newsletters, 1990

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1954-1991 (fairly complete)
Church History, 1954-1974
Church Records, 1950s-60s (several files)
3 Boxes, (2 Green, 1 Large), III-13-20

Madison Mennonite Church (1989- ), Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly

Manor Community Church (1984-1987 ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Also known as Northside Mennonite Fellowship

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletin, 1986

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church
Church Bulletins, 1984-87 (fairly complete)
Church Records, 1984-85
1 Box (Green), III-13-50

Maple Lawn Fellowship Mennonite Church (1989- ), Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly

Meadows Mennonite Church (1890- ), Chenoa, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC
Alsace Amish congregation by 1874, assisted untill organized in 1890, then charter member Central Conference, 1908

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1952-1998; Christian Endeavor record, 1908-1953
Financial records, 1923-1971
Membership records, ca. 1899, 1925-1971
Men's Fellowship, 1955-1973
Minutes, 1891, 1908-1963; Newsletter, 1991
Women's organizations, 1911-1965
Young Adult Fellowship, 1956-1963

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual reports, 1926-1933, not complete
Bulletins, 1952- ; Clippings, Constitution n.d.
Correspondence; Directories, 1966, 1972, 1988
History, 1966; Newsletters, 1952-1966
Surveys, research papers, statistical reports, misc.
3-C-h-IL-2, [6s]

Mennonite Church of Dillon (1945- ), Tremont, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Earlier called the Dillon Mennonite Church, Hopedale.

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church
Church Bulletins, 1949-58 (fairly complete), 1975-82 (one per year)
1 Box (Green), III-13-11

Mennonite Church of Normal (1976- ), Normal, McLean County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC
Merger of two congregations in 1976: Bloomington Mennonite Church (1956- ) which belonged to Illinois Conference and First Mennonite Church of Normal, (1912- ), which joined and belonged to Central District Conference in 1912.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1975-1983, 1990-1993, 1995, 1996, 1998
Directory, 1998; Newsletters, 1975-1986, 1990-1997
Reports, 1998

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Annual Reports, 1993, 1995
Church Bulletins, 1961-75 (fairly complete), Bloomington Mennonite Church
Church Bulletins, 1992-95
Church Records, 1960s-80s (several files), of Bloomington Mennonite Church, and of Mennonite Church of Normal from 1976 on.
Directory, 1986, 1992, 1995, 1997
Minutes of Meetings, 1992
4 Boxes (Green), III-13-30; 2 Boxes (Green), III-13-43

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, IL
Annual reports, 1955-1970
Annual reports, 1971-
Bulletins, 1939-
Clippings, miscellaneous, Congregational mtgs, committees
Constitutions; Correspondence, 1954-1975
Directories, 1963
Financial information, treasurer's reports
History, 1912-1987 "Meeting Place" by Rachel Waltner Goossen
Newsletters, 1984-
Self studies, surveys, building program
Statistical reports, 1957-1987
3-C-h-IL-11 [6s]

Mennonite Community Chapel (1957-1982), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Formerly the Mennonite Home Mission, 1906-1957. With the planning of the Dan Ryan Expressway, the Mennonite Home Mission church on 1907 Union Avenue property was condemned in 1957. Some members, however, continued to worship at the old location for two years, 1957-59, until the church building was razed. They then moved to a nearby location and formed the Mennonite Community Chapel, 1957-82. Other members from the Mennonite Home Mission had moved and established the Englewood Mennonite Church in 1957

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual report, 1968
Bulletins, 1958-1976 (scattered)

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Annual Reports, 1959, 1960
Church Records, 1965-81, including church bulletins and reports
1 Box (Green), III-13-29

Mennonite Gospel Church (1914-1971), Peoria, IL
Central Conference
Formerly Mennonite Gospel Mission, merged with the Ann Street Mennonite Church to form the United Mennonite Church.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1964-1971
Constitution, 1967
Financial Records, 1964-1970

Mennonite Gospel Mission (1909-1948), Chicago, Illinoist
Central Conference

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Photographs, 1909

Mennonite Home Mission (1895-1957), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
With the planning of the Dan Ryan Expressway, this church on 1907 Union Avenue property was condemned, with the church building being razed in 1959. In 1957, some members then formed the Englewood Mennonite Church. Some other members, however, continued to worship at the old location for two years and then moved to a nearby location and formed the Mennonite Community Chapel, 1957-82. The Mennonite Home Mission has also been known as the Union Avenue Mennonite Church, and the Chicago Home Mission

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1952-58
Daughter's Club Records, 1923-34
Financial Records, 1921-51
Fresh Air Work Record Book, 1915-29
Guest Books, 1923-25, 1938-54
History, 1904-16
Literary Society Records, 1928-34
Meetings Report Book of Mennonite Missions & Churches of Chicago, 1907-57
Membership Book, 1892-1958
Photograph Album, ca. 1940s-50s
Programs, 1910-55
Sewing Circle Records, 1919-22
Sunday School Records, 1931-46
Visitation Record Book, 1904-13
Worship Services and Special Events, Record Books, 1939-54
12 Boxes (9 Green, 3 Long Green), III-13-14

Metamora Mennonite Church (1833- ), Metamora, Woodford County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
See also the Harmony Mennonite Church, 1902-1929, collection: Metamora and Roanoke congregations held worship services at Harmony through this period.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Audio tapes of services, 1948-1983
Bulletins, 1952-1987, 1990-1997
Directories, 1953, 1954, 1968, 1972, 1986
Newsletter, 1994, 1997

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1948-90 (fairly complete except for 1977-84, where there is only one bulletin per year)
Church Newsletter, 1976-79
Church Records, 1960-80s (a few folders)
Recording of Bishop H. R. Schertz, giving a New Year's Sermon, January 1953 (transferred from wire onto phonograph records)
5 Boxes (3 Green, 1 Large, 1 Long Green SC, 4 Phono Records), III-13-9

Metropolitan Outreach Ministries (1996- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly.

Midway Mennonite Church (1950-1985), Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1950-1983

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church
Church Bulletins, 1950-84 (incomplete)
3 Boxes (Green), III-13-23

Morrison Mennonite Church (1868-1980's), Morrison, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Cemetery records, 1939-1954; Clippings, 1984, 1985
Eunice Deter, "Church History." n.d.
Memorandum Book, 1869-1950; Sunday school records, 1901-1955
Women's group record, 1917-1979

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Aaron Nice, Recognition Program, 1978
Centennial Anniversary Program, 1968
Memorandum Book, 1868-1950 (Photocopy)
Sisters Mission Sewing Circle Record Book, 1919-23 (Photocopy)
4 folders (Long Green SC), III-13-38

North Danvers Mennonite Church (1851), Danvers, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1948-1977 (samples)

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Annual report, 1989; Bulletins, 1945-1997
Christian Endeavor Society record book, 1910-1918
Clippings, business reports, photos, miscellaneous
Constitution and brief history, 1957
Correspondence, statistical reports, congregational meetings
Fellowship Hall dedication, 1988
History of North Danvers Mennonite Church by Steve Estes, 1982
Newsletters, 1955-1971, 1992, 1997; Yearbooks, 1957-1982
3-C-h-IL-6 [7s]

North Suburban Mennonite Church (1984- ), Mundelein, Lake County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Central District Conference, GC
Chicago Area Mennonites

No materials found in the Archives; check with church directly

Oak Park Mennonite Church (1979- ), Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1987, 1992-1993
Clippings, miscellaneous; Directory, 1988
Statistical reports, 1980-1987
3-C-h-IL-21[1s]

People United for Reconciliation (1996- ), Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

No materials found in the Archives, check with the church directly.

Peoria-North Mennonite Church (1984-2000), Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, Central District Conference, GC
North Mennonite, Gospel Mennonite, Gospel Mission first organized 1914

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual Reports, 1985-1994
Bulletins, 1983-1987, 1990-1997

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1984
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-52

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1993-1997
Business meetings, reports, 1985-1997
Constitution; Statistical reports, 1985-1987
3-C-h-IL-20 [1s]

Pleasant Grove Amish Mennonite Church (1906-1920), Tremont, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Church later merged with Gnadfield to become Morton Mennonite Church

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Record Book, 1906-20 (Photocopy)
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-37

Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church (1924- ), East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1947-1981
Constitution, 1963; Correspondence, 1961
Reports, 1954, 1971

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1946-58 (fairly complete), 1970-84 (only one or two bulletins per year)
Special Programs, 1945-83
2 Boxes (Green), III-13-8

Plow Creek Mennonite Church (1971- ), Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, Central District Conference, GC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Brochure, n.d.
Clipping, 1975
Oral history transcript, 1975

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1970s-80s
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-53

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
"Basic Beliefs"
Clippings, miscellaneous
Statistical reports, 1979, 1986-1987
3-C-h-IL-15 [1s]

Reba Place (1955- ), Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Churches
Church of the Brethren

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Brochures, n.d.

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Newsletters, 1958-60, 1985-86
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-54Reba Place of Rogers Park (1996- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

No materials found at the Archives; check with church directly.

Rehoboth Mennonite Church (1949- ), Saint Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites, African-American Mennonite Association
Church was first begun as Camp Rehoboth for children

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1968-1989; Directory, 1969

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
20th Anniversary Booklet, 1969
40th Anniversary Booklet, Celebrating Faithfulness, 1989
Children's Clubs Records, Wayfarers and Torchbearers, 1955-65
Church Bulletins, 1973-85 (incomplete)
Church Diary Books, 1952-59, of workers and activities
Church Records, 1960s-70s
Mennonite Youth Fellowship Records, 1950 (Bethel Mennonite), 1954, 1961-67
Sunday School Records, 1952-72
Unit Meetings, 1957-60
2 Boxes (1 Green, 1 Large), III-13-36

Richland Valley Sunday School (1939-1964), Low Point, Illinois
A mission Sunday school of Metamora Mennonite Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Correspondence, Photographs
Record book, 1953-1958; Reports, 1954-1960

Roanoke Mennonite Church (1875- ), Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
See also the Harmony Mennonite Church, 1902-1929, collection - Metamora and Roanoke congregations held worship services there through this period.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1950-1987 (scattered), 1990-1997
Financial Records, 1946-1965

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Anniversary Booklet, 1875-1975
Church and Sunday School Record Book, 1907-08
Church Bulletins, 1949-68 (fairly complete), 1974-83 (only scattered issues), 1984-91 (fairly complete)
Church Records, 1950s-70s (a few files)
Program, 1918
Sunday School Record Book, 1883
5 Boxes (Green), III-13-3

Robein Mennonite Church (1950-1970's), Robein, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Church, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1952, 1964-1974

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Bible School Records, 1955-74
Church Bulletins, 1955-63, 1971-75 (incomplete)
Church Records, 1955-77, including Board meetings, reports, Ladies fellowship meetings, correspondence, Mennonite Youth Fellowship, and administration
Nursery School Records, 1970-75
Sunday School Records, 1950-74
6 Boxes (Green), III-13-28

Rockford Mennonite Fellowship (1974-1978), Rockford, IL
Illinois Mennonite Conference MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Correspondence, 1974, 1978

Rockwell Mennonite Church (1945-1950), Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Constitution, 1954 ?
Reunion papers

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Business Meeting Record Book, 1942-47
Financial Records, 1944-49
1 Box (Green), III-13-31

Salem Church (1866), Gridley, Illinois
Evangelical Mennonite Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Directory, 1983
Financial report, 1965

Science Ridge Mennonite Church (1858- ), Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual report, 1968
Bulletins, 1949-1987, 1990-1998
Centennial programs, 1948
Church book (photocopy), 1889, 1894
Directories, 1967, 1973, 1990
Newsletters, 1980-1983

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Account Record Books, 1895-1943
Cemetery, Record of Stones, 1982
Centennial Anniversary materials, 1958
Church Bulletins, 1950-80 (fairly complete), 1981-84 (only one or two bulletins per year)
Church Directory, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1980
Church Membership and Account Book, 1887-1900
Church Membership Book, 1931-54
Church Reports and Newsletters, 1960s-70s (two folders)
Sisters Sewing Circle Meetings, Record Books, 1900-50
Tape recording (reel-to-reel), 1958, of Bishop A. C. Good's 52nd Anniversary Sermon, and Historical Discourses by Dr. Harry Weber and Professor Noah E. Byers.
7 Boxes (6 Green, 1 Long), III-13-13

Sonido de Alabanza (1977- ), Cicero, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Chicago Area Mennonites
Hispanic Mennonite Convention

No material found in the Archives; check with church directly.

South Pekin Mennonite Church (1959-1986? ), Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1961-1973

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Congregational Review, 1978
Installation Service, 1961
Financial report, 1979-80
2 Folders (Green SC), III-13-33

South Washington Mennonite church(1894-1937), Washington, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC, formerly Central Conference
Merged with Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington, Illinois, in 1937.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Church expense book, 1894-1927

Southwest Mennonite Fellowship, (ca. 1969- ), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Reports, 1969-70
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-55

Summerfield Mennonite Church (Church is now closed), Summerfield, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, Clippings, correspondence
Directories, History (a large amount)
Sunday school, Men's club, record books, report books
Yearbooks
3-C-h-IL-14 [3L]

Templo Alabanza Menonita (1963- ), Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois
Iowa-Nebraska Mennonite Conference, MC
Earlier known as Iglesia Evangelica Menonita (Evangelical Mennonite Church), Primera Iglesia Evangelica Menonita, and Spanish Mennonite Church. The congregation moved from Davenport, Iowa, to Moline in 1970.

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Records, 1963-93, including congregational meetings, guest register, Women's Missionary and Service Association minutes, Femenil (Women's) Association records, membership records, church bulletins, Vacation Bible School, song and hymn books and financial records.
2 Boxes (Large), III-13-57

Tiskilwa Mennonite Church (1911-1990), Tiskilwa, Illinois
Central District Conference, GC
Central Conference Mennonite Church, then Central District Conference, and now continues as Tiskilwa Bible Church

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1952-1986

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1932-1933, 1958, 1962-1977
Correspondence, 1945-1958, 1963-1990; Statistical reports, 1957-1985
3-C-h-IL-16 [2s]

Trinity Mennonite Church (1977- ), Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Church, MC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1979-1987, 1990-1994, 1996-1998
Newsletter, 1977-1978

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Annual Report, 1977-79; Church Records, 1977-83
Covenant and Constitution, 1978
Dedication Service, 1979; Ordination Service, 1983
6 Folders (Green SC), III-13-39

Trinity New Life Mennonite Church (1984- ), Henry, Marshall County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC

No material in the Archives; check with the church directly.

Twenty-Sixth Street Mennonite Mission (1906-1944), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC; Central District Conference, GC
Under umbrella of Mission Board of Illinois Conference until 1923; then sponsorship by Central District Conference. Church also known as Mennonite Gospel Mission.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
A.M. Eash, "After Ten Years," 1916
"The Way," May 1914

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Dedication Program, 1910
Postcard Photographs (2), ca. 1910s
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-32

Union Avenue Mennonite Church (1903-1957), Chicago, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, formerly Illinois Mennonite District Conference, MC
Continuation of the Mennonite Home Mission, founded in 1893 and continues in the Englewood Mennonite Church since 1957.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1979-1987, 1990-1994, 1996-1998
Newsletter, 1977-1978

Union Mennonite Church (1840's-1929), Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Merged with the Metamora Congregation

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Bible Conference Program, n.d., speakers D. H. Bender & J. S. Shoemaker
1 Folder (Green SC), III-13-19

United Mennonite Church of Peoria (1974- ), Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois
Missionary Church (2000)
Formerly Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC, and Central District Conference, GC
This church was a merger of the Ann Street Mennonite Church (Mennonite Church), 1919-1974, and the North Adams Mennonite Church (General Conference), around 1974. The church records dating from before 1974 at the Archives in Goshen reflect the history of Ann Street Mennonite Church; and those before 1974 at the Bluffton Archives reflect the history of North Adams Mennonite Church.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1971-1987, 1990-1991, 1995, 1996
Directories, 1989, 1991

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1950-74 (fairly complete), 1975-84 (scattered issues), 1992-94 (fairly complete)
Church Records, 1970s (three folders)
4 Boxes (Green), III-13-12

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
"Ministry of Rev & Mrs. Samuel Ummel" booklet
Bulletins, 1948-1993
Clippings, miscellaneous, Constitution
Correspondence, 1963-1977, and reports
Directories, 1970, 1971
Statistical reports (Menn Gospel Church 1957-71, United Menn Church 1972-87)
Sunday school class books
3-C-h-IL-13 [5s]

Waldo Mennonite Church (1860- ), Flanagan, Livingston County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Conference, MC
Formerly Western District Amish Mennonite Conference.

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Annual reports, 1959-1984
Bulletins, 1948-1987, 1991-1994

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Baptismal Record Book, 1955-64
Building Committee Record Book, 1933-36
Church Bulletins, 1948-1991 (fairly complete)
Church Trustees Record Book, 1939-64
Literary Society Record Book, 1920-25
Membership and Ministers Record Book, 1907-39
Membership Book, 1939-60
Membership Book, 1961-69
Women's Missionary and Service Commission Records, 1972-75
Young People Fellowship, 1946-545
9 Boxes (8 Green, 1 Long), III-13-5

West Sterling Mennonite Church (1928- ), Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois
Active in the Illinois Mennonite Conference. MC, at least up until 1991

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1970-1987, 1990-1993

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1951-93 (fairly complete)
Church Records, 1959-81 (six folders)
6 Boxes (5 Green, 1 Long SC), III-13-4

Willow Springs Mennonite Church (1835- ), Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois
Illinois Mennonite Church, MC
Formerly Western District Amish Mennonite Conference

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1953-1979, 1990-1995
Financial records, 1938-1996
Membership record, 1881, 1891
Sewing Circle records, 1923-1937
Sunday school records, 1913-1929

At the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana
Church Bulletins, 1949-92 (fairly complete)
Church Records, 1960s-70s (a few folders), including a short church history, 15 pages, by Alma Kaufmann, 1973
Wire Recordings, 1950-51, including Groundbreaking service, June 11, 1950; Ordination of C. Warren Long as bishop, September 3, 1950; and Dedication, November 25, 1951. Recorded by E. I. Culp.
4 Boxes (2 Green, 1 Large, 1 Long Green), III-13-6

Woodlawn Mennonite Church (1951-1972), Chicago, IL
Central District Conference, GC

At Illinois Mennonite Archives, Metamora, IL
Bulletins, 1951, 1965
Newsletters, 1958-1966

At Bluffton College Archives, Bluffton, Ohio
Bulletins, 1951-1970 (not complete)
Clippings, correspondence, 1962-1975
Constitution, 1952
Correspondence, 1957-1958
Interviews of Bob Lucas, Delton Franz
Newsletter "Visitor" 1958-1968
Seminar, paper on race relations
3-C-h-IL-24 [2s]

Continued lists:
Indiana Mennonite Churches, 1845-1998
Michigan Mennonite Churches, 1863-1998
Ohio Mennonite Churches, 1807-1998
Mennonite Churches, in Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin, 1850-1998

Last updated 19 April 2001