Trissels Mennonite Church was founded in 1822 in northwestern Rockingham County of Virginia. Tradition has it that this is the first (and oldest) congregation in Virginia Mennonite Conference. The church takes its name from a small cemetery that existed on a hill above the Cedar Run, containing the remains of early families (including folks with the last name "Trissel") that settled the Cedar Run community. The first building, a log structure measuring 20 ft. by 25 ft., was built beside the cemetery, and became known as "Trissels Mennonite Church."

Today, we are still a rural community church seeking to know Christ and to make him known. Our gathering time on Sunday mornings begins at 9:30 with Sunday School for all ages, followed by worship at 10:30. Our worship style might best be characterized as "blended;" we sing lots of hymns from the hymnal, usually with at least piano accompaniment, and twice a month we add some more contemporary songs with the hymns…accompanied by a variety of instruments. A unique musical feature at Trissels is a Hand Chime Choir, with special performances throughout the year.

For more detailed information about Mennonites, and what Mennonites believe, read our Confession of Faith online at www.mennoniteusa.org; see the following websites as well: www.thirdway.com; www.info.mennolink.org; www.vmconf.org