The first Amish family came to Arthur in 1865. There are 22 church districts in this locality which covers an area of approximately twelve miles East and West, and 15 miles North and South with Arthur in the center of the settlement. The next Sunday, the other 11 districts have church. They are a very religious group of people. If they cannot attend Church one Sunday, it is in their district the following Sunday.
Church lasts for two and one-half hours.
On Communion Sunday, church may last from morning to night. They sing without accompaniment, no music being allowed. The ministers do not receive a salary and must work for a living as others do. Sermons are simple and extemporaneous. The Amish people frown upon the use of automobiles as they fear it will destroy their religion.