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The Springfield Heights congregation in Winnipeg, MB began services and formally organized in 1964. The first building was occupied in 1965, with a subsequent building program in 1978. [[Enss, Bruno (1899-1967)|Bruno <span class="SpellE"> Enss</span>]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from [[North Kildonan Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|North Kildonan Mennonite]] due to the latter's size and the desire of some to use the German language. By the end of 1965 the membership was already 307 with increasing transfers from other Mennonite congregations in Winnipeg and continuing immigration from [[South America|South America]].
 
The Springfield Heights congregation in Winnipeg, MB began services and formally organized in 1964. The first building was occupied in 1965, with a subsequent building program in 1978. [[Enss, Bruno (1899-1967)|Bruno <span class="SpellE"> Enss</span>]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from [[North Kildonan Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|North Kildonan Mennonite]] due to the latter's size and the desire of some to use the German language. By the end of 1965 the membership was already 307 with increasing transfers from other Mennonite congregations in Winnipeg and continuing immigration from [[South America|South America]].
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In 1964 there were 194 members; in 1975, 549; in 1985, 505; in 1995, 534; in 2000, 504. The congregation has been affiliated with [[Mennonite Church General Conference|Mennonite Church Manitoba]] (1972-), [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / Mennonite Church Canada (1975-) and the [[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1975-1999). The language of worship is German.
 
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Pastoral leaders have included [[Enss, Bruno (1899-1967)|Bruno <span class="SpellE"> Enss</span>]] (1964-1967), [[Epp, George K. (1924-1997)|George K. <span class="SpellE">Epp</span>]]<span class="SpellE"></span> (1967-1968), Franz Dyck (1968-1974), Erwin <span class="SpellE">Strempler</span> (1974-1975), Frank Isaac (1975-1988), Johannes <span class="SpellE">Stolz</span> (1988-1990), Hermann <span class="SpellE">Dueck</span> (1991), Jake Harms (1992-1993), Henry <span class="SpellE">Kliewer</span> (1994-2000), <span class="GramE">Ferdinand Funk (2001- )</span>.
 
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The congregation's address is 570 Sharron Bay, Winnipeg, MB, R2G 0H9. (204) 663-5036.
 
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Canadian Mennonite </em>(23 March 1965): 1.
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Canadian Mennonite </em>(23 March 1965): 1.
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Hiebert, Angi. "The History of the Unique Separation of the Douglas Mennonite Church from the Springfield Mennoniten Gemeinde (1976-1982)." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1983, [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
 
Hiebert, Angi. "The History of the Unique Separation of the Douglas Mennonite Church from the Springfield Mennoniten Gemeinde (1976-1982)." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1983, [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': 570 Sharron Bay, Winnipeg MB R2G 0H9
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'''Telephone''': 204-663-5036
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Denominational Affiliations:
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[[Mennonite Church Manitoba]] (1972-present)
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[[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / Mennonite Church Canada (1975-present)
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[[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1975-1999)
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=== Springfield Heights Mennonite Church Ministers ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Minister !! Years
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| [[Enss, Bruno (1899-1967)|Bruno Enss]] || 1964-1967
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| [[Epp, George K. (1924-1997)|George K. Epp]] || 1967-1968
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| Franz Dyck || 1968-1974
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| Erwin Strempler || 1974-1975
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|-
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| Frank Isaac || 1975-1988
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|-
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| Johannes Stolz || 1988-1990
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|-
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| Hermann Dueck || 1991
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|-
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| Jake Harms || 1992-1993
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|-
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| Henry Kliewer || 1994-2000
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|-
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| Ferdinand Funk || 2001-2009
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|-
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| James Schellenberg || 2009-2012
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| Jack Dyck || 2013-present
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|}
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=== Springfield Heights Mennonite Church Membership ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Members
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| 1964 || 194
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| 1975 || 549
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| 1985 || 505
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| 1995 || 534
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| 2000 || 504
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|}
 
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[[Category:Canadian Congregations]]

Revision as of 06:26, 22 October 2014

The Springfield Heights congregation in Winnipeg, MB began services and formally organized in 1964. The first building was occupied in 1965, with a subsequent building program in 1978. Bruno Enss is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from North Kildonan Mennonite due to the latter's size and the desire of some to use the German language. By the end of 1965 the membership was already 307 with increasing transfers from other Mennonite congregations in Winnipeg and continuing immigration from South America.

Bibliography

Canadian Mennonite (23 March 1965): 1.

Springfield Heights Mennonitengemeinde, Winnipeg, Manitoba 1971. Winnipeg: Springfield Heights Mennoniten Gemeinde, 1971, 52 p.

Fast, Karl, ed. Fiftieth Anniversary of the Mennonite Settlement in North Kildonan. Winnipeg: The Anniversary Committee, 1978, 128 p.

Hiebert, Angi. "The History of the Unique Separation of the Douglas Mennonite Church from the Springfield Mennoniten Gemeinde (1976-1982)." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1983, Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Additional Information

Address: 570 Sharron Bay, Winnipeg MB R2G 0H9

Telephone: 204-663-5036

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Church Manitoba (1972-present)

Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1975-present)

General Conference Mennonite Church (1975-1999)

Springfield Heights Mennonite Church Ministers

Minister Years
Bruno Enss 1964-1967
George K. Epp 1967-1968
Franz Dyck 1968-1974
Erwin Strempler 1974-1975
Frank Isaac 1975-1988
Johannes Stolz 1988-1990
Hermann Dueck 1991
Jake Harms 1992-1993
Henry Kliewer 1994-2000
Ferdinand Funk 2001-2009
James Schellenberg 2009-2012
Jack Dyck 2013-present

Springfield Heights Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1964 194
1975 549
1985 505
1995 534
2000 504


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Date Published September 1986

Cite This Article

MLA style

Epp, Marlene. "Springfield Heights Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 1986. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Springfield_Heights_Mennonite_Church_(Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=126349.

APA style

Epp, Marlene. (September 1986). Springfield Heights Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Springfield_Heights_Mennonite_Church_(Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=126349.



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