Depending on exactly where you are: Mennonite, reformed Amish or Hutterite...although most of them are in Montana. Ask a neighbor or someone at the local post office. They'll know.
Lamb is probably correct. There are several Mennonite communities and Hutterite colonies scattered on both sides of the US/Canadian border from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Over here in ND, there are several of both and they tend to be somewhat insular, so don't be offended if they aren't chatty when you approach. Also not unusual for your local farmer's market to have a Hutterite/Mennonite family vending as well.
I grew up in a church community similar to Amish/Mennonite combination. We wore clothing that covered elbows, knees and collar bones. Ladies wore coverings varying from small ovals to full head coverings made of white small mesh type fabric. It was a private church. Could be something similar.
People really don't mind answering questions. The people who dress as you describe are Mennonites around here. I thought for years they were Amish because that is what others said.
Depending on exactly where you are: Mennonite, reformed Amish or Hutterite...although most of them are in Montana. Ask a neighbor or someone at the local post office. They'll know.
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ReplyDeleteLamb is probably correct. There are several Mennonite communities and Hutterite colonies scattered on both sides of the US/Canadian border from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Over here in ND, there are several of both and they tend to be somewhat insular, so don't be offended if they aren't chatty when you approach. Also not unusual for your local farmer's market to have a Hutterite/Mennonite family vending as well.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in a church community similar to Amish/Mennonite combination. We wore clothing that covered elbows, knees and collar bones. Ladies wore coverings varying from small ovals to full head coverings made of white small mesh type fabric. It was a private church. Could be something similar.
ReplyDeletePeople really don't mind answering questions. The people who dress as you describe are Mennonites around here. I thought for years they were Amish because that is what others said.
ReplyDeleteMay be conservative apostolic, numerous in my neck of the woods.
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