Edberg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Edberg, Alberta, Canada)
Edberg, AB, T0B 1J0. (403) 877-2644. Located two miles south of Edberg. Ministers Reg Siemens, Jordan Isaac and Edward Boese served in 2001 as non-salaried congregational leaders. In 1975 there were 108 members; in 1985, 135; in 1988, 123; in 2001, 112. The congregation has been affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite conference. The language of worship is English.
The congregation began services in 1959, and formally organized in 1961. The first building was occupied in 1966, with a subsequent building program in 1983. Edward Boese is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization from the Linden congregation.
The group operates the Countryside Christian School.
Bibliography
Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Ste. Anne, Man.: Gospel Publishers, 1975.
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | February 1989 |
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