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− | The Niverville Chortitzer | + | The Niverville Chortitzer Mennonite Church began services in 1926, and formally organized as a separate congregation in 1975. [[Wiebe, Gerhard (1827-1900)|Gerhard Wiebe]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from the Bergthaler Mennonite Church. |
In 1963 the congregation experienced a split which brought into being the [[Word of Life Mission Church (Niverville, Manitoba, Canada)|Word of Life Mission Church]] of Niverville. | In 1963 the congregation experienced a split which brought into being the [[Word of Life Mission Church (Niverville, Manitoba, Canada)|Word of Life Mission Church]] of Niverville. | ||
− | In 1975 there were 170 members; in 1985, 235. The congregation has been affiliated with the Chortitzer Mennonite Church. The language of worship is German and English; the transition from German occurred in the 1970s. | + | In 1975 there were 170 members; in 1985, 235. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Chortitzer Mennonite Conference|Chortitzer Mennonite Church]]. The language of worship is German and English; the transition from German occurred in the 1970s. |
Minister Bernhard W. Hiebert served in the 1980s as a non-salaried congregational leader. In 2001 Jake Doerksen served as the pastoral leader. | Minister Bernhard W. Hiebert served in the 1980s as a non-salaried congregational leader. In 2001 Jake Doerksen served as the pastoral leader. |
Revision as of 06:53, 5 December 2013
The Niverville Chortitzer Mennonite Church began services in 1926, and formally organized as a separate congregation in 1975. Gerhard Wiebe is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from the Bergthaler Mennonite Church.
In 1963 the congregation experienced a split which brought into being the Word of Life Mission Church of Niverville.
In 1975 there were 170 members; in 1985, 235. The congregation has been affiliated with the Chortitzer Mennonite Church. The language of worship is German and English; the transition from German occurred in the 1970s.
Minister Bernhard W. Hiebert served in the 1980s as a non-salaried congregational leader. In 2001 Jake Doerksen served as the pastoral leader.
Additional Information
Address: Box 369, Niverville, MB R0A 1E0
Location: 99 1st Street South
Phone: 204-388-4535
Website: Niverville CMC
Denominational Affiliation:
Chortitzer Mennonite Conference
Author(s) | Cornelius Krahn |
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Marlene Epp | |
Date Published | February 1989 |
Cite This Article
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Krahn, Cornelius and Marlene Epp. "Niverville Chortitzer Mennonite Church (Niverville, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. February 1989. Web. 27 Jun 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Niverville_Chortitzer_Mennonite_Church_(Niverville,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=104711.
APA style
Krahn, Cornelius and Marlene Epp. (February 1989). Niverville Chortitzer Mennonite Church (Niverville, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 27 June 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Niverville_Chortitzer_Mennonite_Church_(Niverville,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=104711.
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