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The congregation began services in the 1980s. [[Roth, Alvin Nelson (1913-2002)|Alvin Roth]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the Inter-Mennonite Conference (Ontario).
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Agape Fellowship House Churches began as a weekly Bible study in 1976 in London, [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]], [[Canada]] at the initiative of [[Roth, Alvin Nelson (1913-2002)|Alvin Roth]], just retired as Director of Mission Services in London. The Bible studies developed into a house church model of weekly fellowship and worship. During these years it received financial assistance from the Inter-Mennonite Mission and Service Board in Ontario.
  
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Agape follows a house church model. Interim Minister Lynne Williams served in 2016 as congregational leaders. In 1995 there were 36 members; in 2000, 14; in 2015 14. The group meets at the [[Valleyview Mennonite Church (London, Ontario, Canada)|Valleyview Mennonite Church]] on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.
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The outreach was directed at vulnerable persons living in London's inner city. Many participants were supported by Ontario government social assistance, and programs included a food pantry and weekly potluck dinners for participants.
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In fall 1988 the house churches began to meet for Sunday morning worship as Agape Fellowship, with the house churches continuing. In 1989, the fellowship became a member of the new [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada|Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada]]. In the fall of 2004, the house church portion of the program ended, and in 2005, the continuing Agape Fellowship began to meet at [[Valleyview Mennonite Church (London, Ontario, Canada)|Valleyview Mennonite Church]] in London.
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Agape Fellowship finally ended on 14 July 2024.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
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<em>Mennonite Reporter</em> (July 10, 1989): 9.
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"Changing times at Agape Fellowship." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 9, no. 15 (1 August 2005): 29.
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Flemister, Nicole. "Agape Fellowship closes." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 28, no. 11 (September 2024): 30.
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''Mennonite Reporter'' (10 July 1989): 9.
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Rogalsky, Dave. "Agape Fellowship on the rebound." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 16, no. 7 (2 April 2012): 15.
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Schiedel, Mary. "Agape Fellowship says farewell to Kipfers." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 7, no. 18 (22 September 2003): 29.
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
 
'''Meeting Address:''' 1170 Melsandra Avenue, London, ON N5Y 5L1
 
'''Meeting Address:''' 1170 Melsandra Avenue, London, ON N5Y 5L1
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[http://mennonitechurch.ca/ Mennonite Church Canada]
 
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== Pastoral Leaders at Agape Fellowship ==
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| [[Roth, Alvin Nelson (1913-2002)|Alvin Roth]] || 1976-1992
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| Enos & Doris Kipfer || 1988-2003
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| Ruth Johnston (Interim) || 2003-2005
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| Sunny Lee || 2005-2006
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| Lynne Williams || 2006-2017
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| Quenton Little || 2020-2023
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|}
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== Membership at Agape Fellowship ==
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! Year !! Membership
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| 1995 || 36
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| 2005 || 14
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| 2015 || 14
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| 2020 || 10
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Agape Fellowship House Churches began as a weekly Bible study in 1976 in London, Ontario, Canada at the initiative of Alvin Roth, just retired as Director of Mission Services in London. The Bible studies developed into a house church model of weekly fellowship and worship. During these years it received financial assistance from the Inter-Mennonite Mission and Service Board in Ontario.

The outreach was directed at vulnerable persons living in London's inner city. Many participants were supported by Ontario government social assistance, and programs included a food pantry and weekly potluck dinners for participants.

In fall 1988 the house churches began to meet for Sunday morning worship as Agape Fellowship, with the house churches continuing. In 1989, the fellowship became a member of the new Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada. In the fall of 2004, the house church portion of the program ended, and in 2005, the continuing Agape Fellowship began to meet at Valleyview Mennonite Church in London.

Agape Fellowship finally ended on 14 July 2024.

Bibliography

"Changing times at Agape Fellowship." Canadian Mennonite 9, no. 15 (1 August 2005): 29.

Flemister, Nicole. "Agape Fellowship closes." Canadian Mennonite 28, no. 11 (September 2024): 30.

Mennonite Reporter (10 July 1989): 9.

Rogalsky, Dave. "Agape Fellowship on the rebound." Canadian Mennonite 16, no. 7 (2 April 2012): 15.

Schiedel, Mary. "Agape Fellowship says farewell to Kipfers." Canadian Mennonite 7, no. 18 (22 September 2003): 29.

Additional Information

Meeting Address: 1170 Melsandra Avenue, London, ON N5Y 5L1

Phone:

Website: http://www.agapefellowship.ca/

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada

Mennonite Church Canada

Pastoral Leaders at Agape Fellowship

Name Years
of Service
Alvin Roth 1976-1992
Enos & Doris Kipfer 1988-2003
Ruth Johnston (Interim) 2003-2005
Sunny Lee 2005-2006
Lynne Williams 2006-2017
Quenton Little 2020-2023

Membership at Agape Fellowship

Year Membership
1995 36
2005 14
2015 14
2020 10


Author(s) Samuel J Steiner
Date Published December 2016

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Steiner, Samuel J. "Agape Fellowship (London, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. December 2016. Web. 18 Dec 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Agape_Fellowship_(London,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=179555.

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Steiner, Samuel J. (December 2016). Agape Fellowship (London, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 December 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Agape_Fellowship_(London,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=179555.



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