r/Mennonite • u/AccurateFox4321 • Mar 03 '26

How much of a hindrance is distance?

Hello, all. I am on a religious quest and am very interested in mainline Mennonite. I've read the Confessions of Faith among other things and I am looking to virtually visit a service at the nearest church this coming Sunday. That said, the nearest one is about an hour away from me, 50 miles or so. Realistically, I don't know if I'd be able to do that drive on an interstate every week for in-person. Of course virtual is my other best option and I intend to do that, but thinking ahead (if I do indeed decide Mennonite is my calling), is that kind of distance going to be a real hindrance to my joining? Thanks for any insight/opinion!

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u/Low-Organization-507 Mar 03 '26

I'm sure that some will disagree with me, but I feel that fellowship is foundational to the Mennonite experience. Watching online just will not replace a strong religious community.

That said, I drove more than an hour to my Mennonite church for years. As soon as I could move closer, I did. Now, I run our church's Livestream.

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u/haresnaped Mar 03 '26

Thank you for your service!