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. Horse drawn vehicles are used for all farming, shopping, etc. In addition to this, no telephones or electricity or modern facilities of any type are used, however gasoline driven motors for washing machines, refrigerators, and water are permitted. The modern facilities are considered a needless expense. An 8th grade education is all that the Amish intend to give their children.