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The Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite congregation (Tin Lành Calgary) began services in 1981. Ezekiel Wong is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by [[Foothills Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)|Foothills Mennonite Church]] and the [[Mennonite Church Alberta|Conference of Mennonites in Alberta]]. Until 1986 services were held alternately with the [[Calgary Chinese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)|Chinese Mennonite]] congregation at Foothills Mennonite. Initially the congregation was affiliated with [[Mennonite Church Alberta|Mennonite Church Alberta]] and the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]], but was not a formal member of the conference. The language of worship is Vietnamese. | The Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite congregation (Tin Lành Calgary) began services in 1981. Ezekiel Wong is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by [[Foothills Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)|Foothills Mennonite Church]] and the [[Mennonite Church Alberta|Conference of Mennonites in Alberta]]. Until 1986 services were held alternately with the [[Calgary Chinese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)|Chinese Mennonite]] congregation at Foothills Mennonite. Initially the congregation was affiliated with [[Mennonite Church Alberta|Mennonite Church Alberta]] and the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]], but was not a formal member of the conference. The language of worship is Vietnamese. | ||
In 2009 the pastor was Chau Dang; the membership was 135. | In 2009 the pastor was Chau Dang; the membership was 135. | ||
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+ | In 2016 the congregation withdrew from Mennonite Church Alberta. The ''Being a Faithful Church'' (BFC) resolution regarding same-sex relationships that was passed by Mennonite Church Canada at their assembly in July 2016 played a part in their withdrawal. | ||
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
− | + | ''Mennonite Reporter'' (22 February 1982): B4; (9 June 1986): 12; (12 June 1989): B1; (29 April 1991): 12. | |
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
− | + | '''Address''': 167 Whitefield Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5X1 | |
− | + | '''Phone''': 403-293-8885 | |
<strong>Website (English)</strong>: [http://cv.mennonitechurch.ab.ca/ Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church] | <strong>Website (English)</strong>: [http://cv.mennonitechurch.ab.ca/ Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church] | ||
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<strong>Website (Vietnamese)</strong>: [http://www.tinlanhcalgary.com/ Tin Lành Calgary] | <strong>Website (Vietnamese)</strong>: [http://www.tinlanhcalgary.com/ Tin Lành Calgary] | ||
− | + | '''Denominational Affiliations''': | |
[http://www.mennonitechurch.ab.ca/ Mennonite Church Alberta] | [http://www.mennonitechurch.ab.ca/ Mennonite Church Alberta] | ||
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[[Map:Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta)|Map:Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta)]] | [[Map:Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta)|Map:Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 6 April 2017
The Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite congregation (Tin Lành Calgary) began services in 1981. Ezekiel Wong is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by Foothills Mennonite Church and the Conference of Mennonites in Alberta. Until 1986 services were held alternately with the Chinese Mennonite congregation at Foothills Mennonite. Initially the congregation was affiliated with Mennonite Church Alberta and the Conference of Mennonites in Canada, but was not a formal member of the conference. The language of worship is Vietnamese.
In 2009 the pastor was Chau Dang; the membership was 135.
In 2016 the congregation withdrew from Mennonite Church Alberta. The Being a Faithful Church (BFC) resolution regarding same-sex relationships that was passed by Mennonite Church Canada at their assembly in July 2016 played a part in their withdrawal.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (22 February 1982): B4; (9 June 1986): 12; (12 June 1989): B1; (29 April 1991): 12.
Additional Information
Address: 167 Whitefield Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5X1
Phone: 403-293-8885
Website (English): Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church
Website (Vietnamese): Tin Lành Calgary
Denominational Affiliations:
Maps
Map:Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta)
Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
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Date Published | 2009 |
Cite This Article
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Epp, Marlene. "Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 2009. Web. 7 Aug 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Calgary_Vietnamese_Mennonite_Church_(Calgary,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=147686.
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Epp, Marlene. (2009). Calgary Vietnamese Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 7 August 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Calgary_Vietnamese_Mennonite_Church_(Calgary,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=147686.
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