Huxley Hutterite
Colony Tour
Friday, July 15th from 2 PM to 3:30
PM
Main Parking Lot, Huxley Hutterite Colony
The followers of religious leader Jacob Hutter live in farm
communities, devoutly holding to the rules their founder laid down
four centuries ago. The history of the Hutterites, as faithfully
preserved in prayers, songs, and manuscripts, is largely one of
persecution and the Hutterite history in Alberta has not been
without hardship. The Canadian Badlands are home to several
Hutterite colonies. Along with the First Nations, Metis, and other
European settlers, the Hutterites form a part of the foundational
social fabric of this region.
Hutterites are Anabaptists, allied with the Mennonites and
Amish, but the Hutterite doctrine follows strictly a passage from
Acts 2:44: "And all that believed were together, and had all things
in common." Food, shelter and clothing are guaranteed to all Colony
members. Absolute and eternal authority comes from God, Hutterites
believe, and those that would follow Him must give up the
transitory nature of worldly living in order to reflect His
spiritual permanence.
Mary Ann Stahl, wife of Colony manager David Stahl, has
graciously agreed to take a group of BAD pilgrims on a tour of the
Huxley Hutterite Colony.
Participants will be introduced to different aspects of the
Colony's farming operation and communal life. The tour will include
visits to barns, workshops, the school, kitchen and dining hall -
and if possible, one of the homes on the Colony. It all winds up
with hot coffee and a piece of pie.
There is no charge for the event but a donation towards the work
of the ladies of the colony may be accepted. Your Will Attend will
help the ladies of the Colony plan for the coffee time following
the tour.