The members of the Ephrata colony came from different religious backgrounds and nationalities.  The religion of Ephrata was primarily German Seventh Day Baptist, but Sachse lists various other influences brought to Ephrata—also included as part of the public orientation for the tour at the Ephrata Cloister:  Lutheran, Quaker, Mennonite—the Dunkers—and yes, the Rosicrucians.

This is an image of the 19th Century etching, "Going to Meeting".  It depicts style changes in clothing worn, and the use of umbrellas.  In Beissel's time these would have been Householders who were not members of the celibate brotherhood or sisterhood.  In the 1800s, however, they were probably local townspeople.