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+ | [[File:Grace-MB-Waterloo-Group-3.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Grace MB congregation, ca. 2003'']] | ||
+ | Grace Mennonite Brethren (MB) Church held its first service on 9 September 2001. The congregation was accepted into the [[Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] on 15 February 2002 and held its chartering service on 24 February 2002 with fifty members. The first Steering Committee consisted of Ruth Boadway, Peter Durksen, David Martens and Donald McQuarrie. | ||
Grace MB Church came into existence because of the perceived need for a Mennonite Brethren congregation in Waterloo that was multi-generational and caring, with services that were reverent and uplifting, featured quality music and included congregational participation. Some would describe Grace's services as traditional. | Grace MB Church came into existence because of the perceived need for a Mennonite Brethren congregation in Waterloo that was multi-generational and caring, with services that were reverent and uplifting, featured quality music and included congregational participation. Some would describe Grace's services as traditional. | ||
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During its first year, Grace was served by various guest preachers, and implemented such activities and programs as Sunday school, prayer meetings, and numerous social events. During its first two years Grace conducted its services in the Keffer Chapel at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, located on the campus of Wilfrid Laurier University. | During its first year, Grace was served by various guest preachers, and implemented such activities and programs as Sunday school, prayer meetings, and numerous social events. During its first two years Grace conducted its services in the Keffer Chapel at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, located on the campus of Wilfrid Laurier University. | ||
− | In September 2002 Grace called James Cober as its first pastor. Beginning in October 2003, Grace began holding its services in the Great Hall of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo. | + | In September 2002 Grace called James Cober as its first pastor. Beginning in October 2003, Grace began holding its services in the Great Hall of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo. |
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+ | After completing extensive renovations to the Walterfedy building located at 546 Belmont Avenue, West in Kitchener, Grace began worshiping there in September 2013. | ||
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
− | + | '''Address''': 546 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener, ON , N2M 5E3 | |
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− | + | '''Phone''': 226-243-4735 | |
− | [http:// | + | '''Website''': [http://gracemb.weebly.com/ Grace Mennonite Brethren Church website] |
− | + | '''Denominational Affiliations''': | |
− | + | [http://www.onmb.org/ Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] | |
− | + | [http://www.mennonitebrethren.ca/ Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] | |
− | + | == Grace Mennonite Brethren Church Leaders == | |
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Minister !! Years | ||
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+ | | James Cober || align="right" | 2002-2009 | ||
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+ | | Tom Warner || align="right" | 2009-2014 | ||
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+ | | James Cober || align="right" | 2014-2016 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Kyle Buller || align="right" | 2016-present | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | + | == Grace Mennonite Brethren Membership == | |
− | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date= | + | {| class="wikitable" |
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+ | ! Year !! Members | ||
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+ | | 2002 || align="right" | 50 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2010 || align="right" | 70 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2015 || align="right" | 58 | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date=September 2016|a1_last=Durksen|a1_first=Peter|a2_last= |a2_first= }} | ||
+ | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Ontario Congregations]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Canadian Congregations]] |
Latest revision as of 16:05, 2 February 2017
Grace Mennonite Brethren (MB) Church held its first service on 9 September 2001. The congregation was accepted into the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches on 15 February 2002 and held its chartering service on 24 February 2002 with fifty members. The first Steering Committee consisted of Ruth Boadway, Peter Durksen, David Martens and Donald McQuarrie.
Grace MB Church came into existence because of the perceived need for a Mennonite Brethren congregation in Waterloo that was multi-generational and caring, with services that were reverent and uplifting, featured quality music and included congregational participation. Some would describe Grace's services as traditional.
During its first year, Grace was served by various guest preachers, and implemented such activities and programs as Sunday school, prayer meetings, and numerous social events. During its first two years Grace conducted its services in the Keffer Chapel at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, located on the campus of Wilfrid Laurier University.
In September 2002 Grace called James Cober as its first pastor. Beginning in October 2003, Grace began holding its services in the Great Hall of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo.
After completing extensive renovations to the Walterfedy building located at 546 Belmont Avenue, West in Kitchener, Grace began worshiping there in September 2013.
Additional Information
Address: 546 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener, ON , N2M 5E3
Phone: 226-243-4735
Website: Grace Mennonite Brethren Church website
Denominational Affiliations:
Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Grace Mennonite Brethren Church Leaders
Minister | Years |
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James Cober | 2002-2009 |
Tom Warner | 2009-2014 |
James Cober | 2014-2016 |
Kyle Buller | 2016-present |
Grace Mennonite Brethren Membership
Year | Members |
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2002 | 50 |
2010 | 70 |
2015 | 58 |
Author(s) | Peter Durksen |
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Date Published | September 2016 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Durksen, Peter. "Grace Mennonite Brethren Church (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 2016. Web. 8 Sep 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Kitchener,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=147105.
APA style
Durksen, Peter. (September 2016). Grace Mennonite Brethren Church (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 8 September 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Kitchener,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=147105.
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