Throughout 2023, Weaverland had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate 300 years since our founding in 1723. The focus was Celebrating 300 Years of God’s Faithfulness—Remembering our Story…Pressing Forward in Christ. Each month, stories were told from our 300-year history. The first story dates back to the Revolutionary War and the arrest of Weaverland and Groffdale members who provided food and lodging to escaping British soldiers. Such stories testified to God’s faithfulness despite trial, hardship, and suffering. The celebration culminated with a significant weekend event on October 7-8, which included bus tours of the Weaverland Valley, a panel of six retired Weaverland leaders sharing memories and exhortation, and a fellowship meal provided by our Blaze youth group. Keynote speakers included Kenneth Sensenig, John L. Ruth, L. Keith Weaver, and Rodney Martin. 

Although Weaverland celebrates its 300th year, the average age of participants is thirty-two. On Sundays, over 110 children from Pre-K through Grade 6 attend the church’s activities, while around 200 students participate in Wednesday evening events. The church also has many senior members, with 152 people over 60. The diversity of ages is considered a gift and a strength. The church also offers a vibrant Sunday school program with eighteen classes for youth and adults. Notably, eighty-seven percent of those who attend Weaverland are actively involved in the Sunday school program.
Weaverland’s mission of Restoring Lives by Encountering Christ continues. Outreach occurs at The Hearth, which reaches 70-100 women bi-weekly; Grief Share and Cancer Support groups; professional on-site counseling; posted podcasts and blogs; Vacation Bible School; a Day Camp reaching 160 campers from the community; and a Community Fall Celebration on October 31st, where 1,000 persons were offered a safe family space on a spiritually dark night. Visit us at www.weaverland.org

Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community 1961