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The Pembina Mennonite Fellowship in [[Morden (Manitoba, Canada)|Morden]], MB formally organized in 1974. The congregation originated through outreach of individuals in the Morden/Winkler area.
 
The Pembina Mennonite Fellowship in [[Morden (Manitoba, Canada)|Morden]], MB formally organized in 1974. The congregation originated through outreach of individuals in the Morden/Winkler area.
  
In 1985 there were 37 members; in 1995, 36; in 2000, 36. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Mennonite Church Manitoba|Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba]] and the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] (1981-). The language of worship is English.
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In 2014 the church was made up of four house groups that met all together once a month in a community center. There were no designated leaders and membership of the four house groups is reconfigured every two years by drawing names out of a hat. Members took turns hosting and leading Sunday mornings. While services tended to follow a Bible Study format, the host was free to be creative.
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In 1985 there were 37 members; in 1995, 36; in 2000, 36. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Mennonite Church Manitoba|Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba]] and the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] (1981-). The language of worship is English.
  
 
Box 374, Morden, MB, R6M 1A4. (204) 882-5849. Congregational chairperson Les Zacharias served in 1994 as a congregational leader.
 
Box 374, Morden, MB, R6M 1A4. (204) 882-5849. Congregational chairperson Les Zacharias served in 1994 as a congregational leader.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
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Braun, Will. "No back row: The pros and cons of house churches." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 18 June 2014. Web. 25 June 2021. https://canadianmennonite.org/articles/no-back-row
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''Mennonite Reporter'' (4 February 1980): 9.
 
''Mennonite Reporter'' (4 February 1980): 9.
 
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The Pembina Mennonite Fellowship in Morden, MB formally organized in 1974. The congregation originated through outreach of individuals in the Morden/Winkler area.

In 2014 the church was made up of four house groups that met all together once a month in a community center. There were no designated leaders and membership of the four house groups is reconfigured every two years by drawing names out of a hat. Members took turns hosting and leading Sunday mornings. While services tended to follow a Bible Study format, the host was free to be creative.

In 1985 there were 37 members; in 1995, 36; in 2000, 36. The congregation has been affiliated with the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba and the Conference of Mennonites in Canada (1981-). The language of worship is English.

Box 374, Morden, MB, R6M 1A4. (204) 882-5849. Congregational chairperson Les Zacharias served in 1994 as a congregational leader.

Bibliography

Braun, Will. "No back row: The pros and cons of house churches." Canadian Mennonite 18 June 2014. Web. 25 June 2021. https://canadianmennonite.org/articles/no-back-row

Mennonite Reporter (4 February 1980): 9.


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Date Published September 1986

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Epp, Marlene. "Pembina Mennonite Fellowship (Morden, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 1986. Web. 3 Jun 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Pembina_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Morden,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=171837.

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Epp, Marlene. (September 1986). Pembina Mennonite Fellowship (Morden, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 3 June 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Pembina_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Morden,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=171837.




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