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| − | The Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship began in 1974 as an outgrowth of a Mennonite Central Committee Voluntary Service unit in the area. Mark and Susan Weidner provided the early leadership. | + | [[File:Cincinnati-Mennonite-Fellowship-2022.jpg|300px|thumb|''Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship in 2022.<br />Jean Rodenberg photo'']] |
| + | The Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship in Cincinnati, [[Ohio (USA)|Ohio]], USA began in 1974 as an outgrowth of a [[Mennonite Central Committee United States|Mennonite Central Committee]] Voluntary Service unit in the area. Mark and Susan Weidner provided the early leadership. | ||
| − | Initially, the congregation met on a biweekly basis; in 1975 a group of about 20 began to meet weekly. It met for many years in a Lutheran Church on Ravine Street and then in a United Methodist Church on East McMillan Street. In 1997 it moved to its own building at the present location. | + | Initially, the congregation met on a biweekly basis; in 1975, a group of about 20 began to meet weekly. It met for many years in a Lutheran Church on Ravine Street and then in a United Methodist Church on East McMillan Street. In 1997 it moved to its own building at the present location. |
| − | The Fellowship was sponsored by both the Central District of the General Conference Mennonite Church and the Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference of the Mennonite Church (MC). It became a member of both conferences in 1976. | + | The Fellowship was sponsored by both the [[Central District Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Central District]] of the [[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] and the [[Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference (MC)|Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference]] of the [[Mennonite Church (MC)]]. It became a member of both conferences in 1976. In January 2012, it withdrew from the Ohio Conference. |
| − | In February 1992 the congregation began to sponsor a biennial Mennonite Arts Weekend that continued in 2022. | + | In February 1992, the congregation began to sponsor a biennial Mennonite Arts Weekend that continued in 2022. |
| − | In | + | In 2022 the congregation was part of the Central District Conference of [[Mennonite Church USA]]. |
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
"Cincinnati church provides do-it-yourself religion." ''The Mennonite'' 90, no. 9 (12 May 1992): 207. | "Cincinnati church provides do-it-yourself religion." ''The Mennonite'' 90, no. 9 (12 May 1992): 207. | ||
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| − | | Mark Weidner || 1974-1980 | + | | Mark Weidner <br />(Interim) || 1974-1980<br />2013-2014 |
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| − | | Lay Leadership || 1981 | + | | Lay Leadership || 1981 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Nancy Kerr || | + | | Nancy Kerr || 1981-1983 |
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| − | | Weldon D. Nisly || 1984- | + | | Weldon D. Nisly || 1984-1995 |
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| − | | John Kampen (Associate) || | + | | John Kampen (Associate) || 1989-1997 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Ann Nofziger || 1996-2006 | + | | Ann Nofziger || 1996-2004 |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | June E. Thomsen (Interim) || 2004-2006 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Joel R. Miller || 2006-2013 | | Joel R. Miller || 2006-2013 | ||
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| − | | | + | | Steve Schumm (Interim) || 2014-2015 |
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| Renee Kanagy || 2015-2019 | | Renee Kanagy || 2015-2019 | ||
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[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | [[Category:Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Ohio Conference | + | [[Category:Ohio Mennonite Conference Congregations]] |
[[Category:Central District Conference Congregations]] | [[Category:Central District Conference Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:Ohio Congregations]] | [[Category:Ohio Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:United States Congregations]] | [[Category:United States Congregations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 11 March 2024
The Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA began in 1974 as an outgrowth of a Mennonite Central Committee Voluntary Service unit in the area. Mark and Susan Weidner provided the early leadership.
Initially, the congregation met on a biweekly basis; in 1975, a group of about 20 began to meet weekly. It met for many years in a Lutheran Church on Ravine Street and then in a United Methodist Church on East McMillan Street. In 1997 it moved to its own building at the present location.
The Fellowship was sponsored by both the Central District of the General Conference Mennonite Church and the Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference of the Mennonite Church (MC). It became a member of both conferences in 1976. In January 2012, it withdrew from the Ohio Conference.
In February 1992, the congregation began to sponsor a biennial Mennonite Arts Weekend that continued in 2022.
In 2022 the congregation was part of the Central District Conference of Mennonite Church USA.
Bibliography
"Cincinnati church provides do-it-yourself religion." The Mennonite 90, no. 9 (12 May 1992): 207.
"Cincinnati Fellowship meeting more often." The Mennonite 90, no. 21 (27 May 1975): 334.
Hege, Beth. "Cincinnati church hosts over 100 Mennonite artists." The Mennonite 107, no. 6 (24 March 1992): 137.
Rich, Elaine Sommers, ed. Walking Together in Faith: The Central District Conference, 1957-1990. Bluffton, Ohio: The Conference, 2003: 78.
Additional Information
Address: 4229 Brownway Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Phone: 513-871-0035
Website: https://www.queencitychurch.org/
Denominational Affiliations: Central District Conference Conference
Pastoral Leaders at Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Mark Weidner (Interim) |
1974-1980 2013-2014 |
| Lay Leadership | 1981 |
| Nancy Kerr | 1981-1983 |
| Weldon D. Nisly | 1984-1995 |
| John Kampen (Associate) | 1989-1997 |
| Ann Nofziger | 1996-2004 |
| June E. Thomsen (Interim) | 2004-2006 |
| Joel R. Miller | 2006-2013 |
| Steve Schumm (Interim) | 2014-2015 |
| Renee Kanagy | 2015-2019 |
| Randy Miller (Transitional) | 2019-2021 |
| Brian Moll | 2021-present |
Membership at Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1990 | 70 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | November 2022 |
Cite This Article
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Steiner, Samuel J. "Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. November 2022. Web. 24 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Cincinnati_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Cincinnati,_Ohio,_USA)&oldid=178460.
APA style
Steiner, Samuel J. (November 2022). Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Cincinnati_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Cincinnati,_Ohio,_USA)&oldid=178460.
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