Bethany Mennonite Church (Virgil, Ontario, Canada)
The Bethany Mennonite congregation began services and formally organized in 1964 as groups of young families sought to share worship and fellowship in the English language. The first building was occupied in 1965. David Janzen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through church planting by the Niagara United Mennonite Church.
Pastors Randy Klaassen and Renate Klaassen have served since September 1998 as congregational leaders. In 1965 there were 171 members; in 1975, 286; in 1985, 364; in 1995, 304; in 2000, 299; in 2008, 300.
The language of worship is English.
Bibliography
Canadian Mennonite 13 (12 January 1965): 1; 14 (22 February 1966): 1.
Mennonite Reporter 19 (20 February 1989): 13.
Friesen, C. Alfred. Memoirs of the Virgil-Niagara Mennonites. 1984: 43.
Records at Mennonite Heritage Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Additional Information
Address: 572 East & West Line, (Corner of Creek Road), Virgil, Ontario
Phone: 905-468-3505
Website: Bethany Mennonite Church
Denominational Affiliations:
Conference of United Mennonite Churches of Ontario (1965-1988)
Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (1988-present)
Mennonite Church Canada (1965-present)
General Conference Mennonite Church (1965-1999)
Bethany Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| David Janzen | 1964-1967 |
| David P. Neufeld | 1967-1977 |
| Peter Klassen (interim) |
1977 |
| Harold Nigh (interim) |
1977-1978 |
| Waldemar Regier | 1978-1987 |
| Henry P. Epp (associate) |
1984 |
| David Janzen (interim) |
1987-1988 |
| Peter Klassen (interim) |
1987-1988 |
| Peter Falk (interim) |
1988-1989 |
| Lester Kehl | 1989-1998 |
| David Schneider (associate) |
1991-1994 |
| Andy Brubacher Kaethler (associate) |
1993-2000 |
| Randy Klaassen | 1998-2011 |
| Renate Klaassen | 1998-2011 |
| Troy Watson (associate) |
2001-2007 |
| Martin Misener (associate) |
2010-2013 |
| David Brubacher (interim) |
2011-2014 |
| Herb Sawatsky | 2014-present |
Maps
Map:Bethany Mennonite Church (Virgil, Ontario)
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | January 1989 |
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Epp, Marlene. "Bethany Mennonite Church (Virgil, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 1989. Web. 16 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Bethany_Mennonite_Church_(Virgil,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=121463.
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Epp, Marlene. (January 1989). Bethany Mennonite Church (Virgil, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Bethany_Mennonite_Church_(Virgil,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=121463.
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