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+ | The Manitoba Conference of the [[Mennonite Brethren Church|Mennonite Brethren (MB) Church]], was called in its Act of Incorporation "The Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba." The MB Church of Manitoba had its beginning on 30 May 1886, when [[Voth, Heinrich (1851-1918)|Heinrich Voth]] baptized two couples. The place of beginning was Burwalde, near Winkler, where a little chapel was constructed. In 1898 this chapel was moved to Winkler. Then other churches sprang up around Winkler. A large influx of new immigrants arrived in 1922-1925, most of them settling in or near Winnipeg. In the 1950s the Mennonite Brethren Church was spread over the southern portion of the province, with a membership of 3,462 in 22 congregations. | ||
On 5 April 1940 it was decided to incorporate the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba, which was done. "The objects of the corporation are to promote, engage in and carry on the Christian Religion and Christian Worship and religious education according to the religious belief of the members of the corporation." The doctrines of the church were the fundamental teachings of the [[Bible |Bible]] about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, as given in the <em>Glaubensbekenntnis </em>of the Mennonite Brethren Church. In 1955 there were 22 local churches in Manitoba, including five missions. The following institutions were owned by the Manitoba MB Church: one Bible school, one high school, one old folks' home, five mission stations, one Bible college (owned and supported by the whole Mennonite Brethren Church of Canada). The Conference met twice annually until 1942, since then only once annually. | On 5 April 1940 it was decided to incorporate the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba, which was done. "The objects of the corporation are to promote, engage in and carry on the Christian Religion and Christian Worship and religious education according to the religious belief of the members of the corporation." The doctrines of the church were the fundamental teachings of the [[Bible |Bible]] about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, as given in the <em>Glaubensbekenntnis </em>of the Mennonite Brethren Church. In 1955 there were 22 local churches in Manitoba, including five missions. The following institutions were owned by the Manitoba MB Church: one Bible school, one high school, one old folks' home, five mission stations, one Bible college (owned and supported by the whole Mennonite Brethren Church of Canada). The Conference met twice annually until 1942, since then only once annually. | ||
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Outstanding personalities of the Manitoba Conference included [[Voth, Heinrich S. (1878-1953)|H. S. Voth]], [[Unruh, Abraham H. (1878-1961)|A. H. Unruh]], [[Wiens, Johann G. (1874-1951)|J. G. Wiens]], [[Janzen, Henry H. (1901-1975)|H. H. Janzen]], D. D. Derksen, and G. D. Pries. -- <em>H. H. Redekop</em> | Outstanding personalities of the Manitoba Conference included [[Voth, Heinrich S. (1878-1953)|H. S. Voth]], [[Unruh, Abraham H. (1878-1961)|A. H. Unruh]], [[Wiens, Johann G. (1874-1951)|J. G. Wiens]], [[Janzen, Henry H. (1901-1975)|H. H. Janzen]], D. D. Derksen, and G. D. Pries. -- <em>H. H. Redekop</em> | ||
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+ | === 1990 Update === | ||
+ | In 1929 the Mennonite Brethren congregations in Manitoba united to form a conference, which was incorporated in 1940 and amended its organization in 1982. Total membership in 2001 was 6,081, distributed among 33 congregations, with a heavy concentration of members in Winnipeg. A vigorous and active conference program concentrates on building the Kingdom of God. The Board of Missions and Church Extension supervises and supports [[Church Planting|church planting]], student ministries, prison chaplaincy and counselling programs. MB Communications oversees television programs and English, German, [[Dialect Literature and Speech, Low German|Low German]], and Russian radio releases. The German and Russian releases are broadcast all over the world. The Board of Educational Institutions directs Winkler Bible School and the [[Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) |Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute]]. The conference is also very active in inter-Mennonite projects, including [[Mennonite Central Committee (International)|Mennonite Central Committee]], [[Mennonite Disaster Service|Mennonite Disaster Service]], and Eden Mental Hospital in Winkler. -- <em>William I. Neufeld</em> | ||
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+ | === 2015 Update === | ||
+ | In 2015 the Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches had 42 congregations and 6,433 members. In 2015 the following congregations were members of the conference: | ||
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+ | <div align="center"> | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- style="vertical-align: top;" | ||
+ | ! Church | ||
+ | ! City | ||
+ | ! Members | ||
+ | ! Average Weekly<br /> | ||
+ | Attendance | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Boissevain Mennonite Brethren Church (Boissevain, Manitoba, Canada)|Boissevain Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Boissevain | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 132 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 100 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Christian Family Center (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Christian Family Center]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 19 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 25 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Community Fellowship Church (Newton, Manitoba, Canada)|Community Fellowship Church]] | ||
+ | | Newton | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 142 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 122 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Cornerstone Community Church (Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada)|Cornerstone Community Church]] | ||
+ | | Flin Flon | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 35 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 45 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Crossroads Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Crossroads Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 110 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 75 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Crossway Elm Creek (Elm Creek, Manitoba, Canada)|Crossway Elm Creek]] | ||
+ | | Elm Creek | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 224 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 250 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Eastview Community Church (East St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada)|Eastview Community Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 467 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 622 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Église Communautaire de la Rivière Rouge | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 13 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 26 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 268 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 150 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | FaithWorks | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 61 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 120 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 417 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 750 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Fourth Avenue Bible Church (Niverville, Manitoba, Canada)|Fourth Avenue Bible Church]] | ||
+ | | Niverville | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 99 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 102 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Friends Community Church (Carman, Manitoba, Canada)|Friends Community Church]] | ||
+ | | Carman | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 16 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 70 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Grace Church (Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, Canada)|Grace Church]] | ||
+ | | Cranberry Portage | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 8 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 20 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | House Blend Ministries | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 15 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | House of Covenant International Church | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 28 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 55 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Jubilee Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Jubilee Mennonite Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 119 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 92 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Justice Mennonite Brethren Church (Justice, Manitoba, Canada)|Justice Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Justice | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 49 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 125 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[La Salle Community Fellowship (La Salle, Manitoba, Canada)|La Salle Community Fellowship]] | ||
+ | | La Salle | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 86 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 140 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Lakeview Community Church (Killarney, Manitoba, Canada)|Lakeview Community Church]] | ||
+ | | Killarney | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 117 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 142 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Manitou Christian Fellowship (Manitou, Manitoba, Canada)|Manitou Chrisian Fellowship]] | ||
+ | | Manitou | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 71 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 60 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[McIvor Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|McIvor Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 513 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 293 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 700 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 566 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | One88 | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Philadelphia Eritrean Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Philadelphia Eritrean Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 130 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 250 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Portage Avenue Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Portage Avenue Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 217 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 138 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church (Brandon, Manitoba, Canada)|Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Brandon | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 96 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 165 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[River East Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|River East Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 219 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 150 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Salem Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Salem Community Bible Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 51 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 90 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Selkirk Community Church (Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada)|Selkirk Community Church]] | ||
+ | | Selkirk | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 43 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 62 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Slavic Evangelical Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Slavic Evangelical Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 33 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 50 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Snow Lake Christian Centre Fellowship (Snow Lake, Manitoba, Canada)|Snow Lake Christian Centre Fellowship]] | ||
+ | | Snow Lake | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 6 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 30 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[South Park Mennonite Brethren Church (Altona, Manitoba, Canada)|South Park Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Altona | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 152 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 115 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church (Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada)|Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Steinbach | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 437 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 332 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Meeting Place, The (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|The Meeting Place]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 240 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 790 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Christian Centre Fellowship (Thompson, Manitoba, Canada)|Thompson Christian Centre Fellowship]] | ||
+ | | Thompson | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 31 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 46 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Walls of Freedom | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 80 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Westside Community Church (Morden, Manitoba, Canada)|Westside Community Church]] | ||
+ | | Morden | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 247 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 408 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Westwood Community Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Westwood Community Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 182 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 193 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)|Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Winkler | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 601 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 709 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Winnipeg Chinese Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Winnipeg Chinese Mennonite Brethren Church]] | ||
+ | | Winnipeg | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 54 | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | 120 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | '''Totals''' | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | '''6,433''' | ||
+ | | style="text-align: right;" | '''7,693''' | ||
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= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
Manitoba MB Conference yearbooks. | Manitoba MB Conference yearbooks. | ||
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'''Website''': [http://mb.mbconf.ca/index.en.html Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] | '''Website''': [http://mb.mbconf.ca/index.en.html Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] | ||
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[[Category:Area/Regional Conferences]] | [[Category:Area/Regional Conferences]] |
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1958 Article
The Manitoba Conference of the Mennonite Brethren (MB) Church, was called in its Act of Incorporation "The Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba." The MB Church of Manitoba had its beginning on 30 May 1886, when Heinrich Voth baptized two couples. The place of beginning was Burwalde, near Winkler, where a little chapel was constructed. In 1898 this chapel was moved to Winkler. Then other churches sprang up around Winkler. A large influx of new immigrants arrived in 1922-1925, most of them settling in or near Winnipeg. In the 1950s the Mennonite Brethren Church was spread over the southern portion of the province, with a membership of 3,462 in 22 congregations.
On 5 April 1940 it was decided to incorporate the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba, which was done. "The objects of the corporation are to promote, engage in and carry on the Christian Religion and Christian Worship and religious education according to the religious belief of the members of the corporation." The doctrines of the church were the fundamental teachings of the Bible about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, as given in the Glaubensbekenntnis of the Mennonite Brethren Church. In 1955 there were 22 local churches in Manitoba, including five missions. The following institutions were owned by the Manitoba MB Church: one Bible school, one high school, one old folks' home, five mission stations, one Bible college (owned and supported by the whole Mennonite Brethren Church of Canada). The Conference met twice annually until 1942, since then only once annually.
The Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba was a member of the Northern District (Canadian) Conference, which held its meetings once annually in one of the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, North Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The Northern District Conference was a member of the General Conference of the M.B. Church of North America.
Outstanding personalities of the Manitoba Conference included H. S. Voth, A. H. Unruh, J. G. Wiens, H. H. Janzen, D. D. Derksen, and G. D. Pries. -- H. H. Redekop
1990 Update
In 1929 the Mennonite Brethren congregations in Manitoba united to form a conference, which was incorporated in 1940 and amended its organization in 1982. Total membership in 2001 was 6,081, distributed among 33 congregations, with a heavy concentration of members in Winnipeg. A vigorous and active conference program concentrates on building the Kingdom of God. The Board of Missions and Church Extension supervises and supports church planting, student ministries, prison chaplaincy and counselling programs. MB Communications oversees television programs and English, German, Low German, and Russian radio releases. The German and Russian releases are broadcast all over the world. The Board of Educational Institutions directs Winkler Bible School and the Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute. The conference is also very active in inter-Mennonite projects, including Mennonite Central Committee, Mennonite Disaster Service, and Eden Mental Hospital in Winkler. -- William I. Neufeld
2015 Update
In 2015 the Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches had 42 congregations and 6,433 members. In 2015 the following congregations were members of the conference:
Bibliography
Manitoba MB Conference yearbooks.
Winkler MB Church minutes.
Additional Information
Address: 83 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L2
Phone: 204-594-3050
Website: Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Author(s) | H. H. Redekop |
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William I. Neufeld | |
Date Published | December 2016 |
Cite This Article
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Redekop, H. H. and William I. Neufeld. "Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. December 2016. Web. 6 Sep 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Manitoba_Conference_of_Mennonite_Brethren_Churches&oldid=175002.
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Redekop, H. H. and William I. Neufeld. (December 2016). Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 6 September 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Manitoba_Conference_of_Mennonite_Brethren_Churches&oldid=175002.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, p. 466; v. 5, p. 537. All rights reserved.
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