Schwenckfelder Church
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Stated purpose
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The Schwenkfelder tradition encourages each individual’s understanding of the Bible as found in the Old and New Testament. Schwenckfelders believe reject traditional interpretations of the Eucharist and believe that physical rites have no relation to one's spiritual relationship with God.
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Date established
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1909
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Established by
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Church established by followers of Caspar Schwenckfeld von Ossig (1489/90-1561)
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Membership
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2 500
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Location
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Pennsylvania, United States