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Do Mennonites Drink Alcohol?

By A to Z Alcohol Editorial TeamPublished Feb 3, 2025Updated Nov 4, 20261 min read
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There is no single answer. We read Mennonite Church USA's Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective and found no rule on alcohol in it. Individual congregations and conferences set their own expectations, so ask the church you mean.

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In this article
  1. What the official document says
  2. What that does and does not mean
  3. Mennonites are not one church
  4. How to find out

What the official document says

Mennonite Church USA publishes its Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. We opened the full 52-page PDF and searched it for alcohol, drink, drug, wine, temperance and drunkenness. It has no statement telling members to drink or to abstain. The only mention of drinking is the cup of the Lord’s Supper.

What that does and does not mean

The confession is a statement of shared beliefs. Not having a rule in it does not mean every congregation allows alcohol. We found no official page that sets one rule for all Mennonites, and we did not rely on blogs or news pieces to say what members do.

Mennonites are not one church

  • Mennonite Church USA is one body. Other Mennonite groups, and the Amish, are separate and have their own rules.
  • Older church documents may differ from the 1995 confession. We did not verify them.

How to find out

Ask the pastor or read the website of the specific congregation or conference. If you are planning an event or gift, ask the hosts first. For local alcohol rules, see our laws and travel guides.

People also ask

Does Mennonite Church USA ban alcohol?

The confession of faith we read contains no alcohol rule. Congregations may set their own expectations.

Can Amish people drink alcohol?

We found no official Amish source, so we cannot give a rule. The Amish are separate from Mennonite Church USA.

Do all Mennonites abstain?

We found no official source that says so. Ask the specific congregation.

General information only, not medical or legal advice. If you have a health condition, take medicines or are pregnant, ask your doctor before drinking alcohol. Never drink and drive.

Sources

  1. Mennonite Church USA: Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective (PDF), read 4 Nov 2026
Written by A to Z Alcohol Editorial Team · Published Feb 3, 2025 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
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