In this episode of the friend series, we seek to learn from Heiner Mommsen from the Bruderhof Community, in New York. Here are some suggested links: General website | https://www.bruderhof.com/ | Additional Links | Foundations of our Faith and Calling (online) |

Foundations of Our Faith and Calling (hard copy) | Plough Quarterly magazine |

Peter Riedemann’s Hutterite Confession of Faith | 

5:30 | Describe key elements of how baptism is celebrated in your community?

23:10 | What are some meaningful experiences of baptism? 

…. | How does baptism impact one’s personal identity and way of living? 

34:30 | How does baptism create a community identity?

… | How does baptism unite us beyond different Church traditions and historical divisions? 

56:00 | Final words.

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