The Manhattan MVS unit is affiliated with Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship. Both seek to bear witness to Christ by engaging in a mission of peace-seeking and evangelism in the heart of New York City. Some of the largest immigrant groups include West Indian, Chinese, Dominican, Mexican, Guyanese, Russian and West African. Immigrants often congregate in certain neighborhoods where visitors might feel as if they have been suddenly transported to some far-flung place. Summers can range from mild to hot and humid.
Some winters feature no snow and others blizzards that dump two feet.
The Manhattan unit is one of the few with no unit car, but between subways and the bus lines, a reasonably priced public transportation system covers almost every need. Walking will be required so comfortable shoes are essential. There is almost any kind of activity in New York City, ranging from free to high-priced. There are many museums, concert halls, theaters, dance troupes and places to shop. Eating out is a popular activity in one of the city's roughly 1,000 restaurants.