No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. Therefore the church community was very important to these Anabaptists. As they were persecuted, they gathered strength from the support they felt from the community. But today, Mennonites in North America and around the world come from many different ethnic groups. So the idea of community is more emotional than literal.
Mennonite congregations desire to make all feel welcome and a part of the group.
A church community often offers love and support in tangible ways, especially during times of crisis, such as providing food, transportation, babysitting, and cleaning.