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On 5 December 1974, fifty people committed to the formation of a new Mennonite congregation in the village of [[Wellesley (Ontario, Canada)|Wellesley]], [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]]. This emerging group provided a Mennonite experience for interested villagers and geographical convenience for those attending a Mennonite church elsewhere. From the beginning ninety percent of the attendees have been from the village of Wellesley. The first planning meeting for the new congregation was held at the home of [[Gingrich, Newton L. (1925-1979)|Newton Gingrich]] on 17 March 1975. | On 5 December 1974, fifty people committed to the formation of a new Mennonite congregation in the village of [[Wellesley (Ontario, Canada)|Wellesley]], [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]]. This emerging group provided a Mennonite experience for interested villagers and geographical convenience for those attending a Mennonite church elsewhere. From the beginning ninety percent of the attendees have been from the village of Wellesley. The first planning meeting for the new congregation was held at the home of [[Gingrich, Newton L. (1925-1979)|Newton Gingrich]] on 17 March 1975. | ||
| − | Wellesley Mennonite held its first service 5 September 1975 at the Fellowship Hall in Wellesley. On 2 May 1976 forty six people signed the membership covenant. In | + | Wellesley Mennonite held its first service 5 September 1975 at the Fellowship Hall in Wellesley. On 2 May 1976 forty-six people signed the membership covenant. In June 1976 the congregation purchased a property holding an egg grading station and immediately began renovations. Gerald Schwartzentruber, who was part of the emerging group, accepted an invitation to provide pastoral leadership in February 1977. An opening celebration in the new facility was held June 1977. |
Wellesley Mennonite joined the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference, which through integration become part of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. English is spoken exclusively and while the worship style has been traditional, contemporary aspects such as a worship band, intergenerational participation and scripture through drama have been introduced. The congregation has given major focus to missions, including refugee and missionary sponsorship, youth service ventures and work projects under leadership of groups such as [[Mennonite Disaster Service|Mennonite Disaster Service]]. The sanctuary is a multi-purpose room with stackable chairs, allowing large meetings, wedding and funeral meals and youth games nights to be held in the same area as the worship service. | Wellesley Mennonite joined the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference, which through integration become part of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. English is spoken exclusively and while the worship style has been traditional, contemporary aspects such as a worship band, intergenerational participation and scripture through drama have been introduced. The congregation has given major focus to missions, including refugee and missionary sponsorship, youth service ventures and work projects under leadership of groups such as [[Mennonite Disaster Service|Mennonite Disaster Service]]. The sanctuary is a multi-purpose room with stackable chairs, allowing large meetings, wedding and funeral meals and youth games nights to be held in the same area as the worship service. | ||
| − | Sanctuary and classroom space were added in 1985; the enlarged space and the congregation's tenth anniversary were celebrated on 8 September 1985. A twenty fifth anniversary held 9-10 September 2000 included a invitation to the village to join in a free barbecue in the church parking lot, complete with music by Lamplight and congratulatory words from guest speakers. In anticipation of additional pastoral leadership, further renovations were completed during the summer of 2001, including increased kitchen space, upgraded heating/ventilation and additional office space. | + | Sanctuary and classroom space were added in 1985; the enlarged space and the congregation's tenth anniversary were celebrated on 8 September 1985. A twenty-fifth anniversary held 9-10 September 2000 included a invitation to the village to join in a free barbecue in the church parking lot, complete with music by Lamplight and congratulatory words from guest speakers. In anticipation of additional pastoral leadership, further renovations were completed during the summer of 2001, including increased kitchen space, upgraded heating/ventilation and additional office space. |
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| − | + | ''Mennonite Reporter'' (4 August 1975): 12; (30 May 1977): 4; (11 July 1977): 9. | |
| − | " | + | "A Profile of Wellesley Mennonite Church, May/1990" |
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| + | == Archival Records == | ||
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| + | Archival records at [https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario] and the church | ||
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= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
| − | + | '''Address''': 157 David Street, Wellesley, Ontario N0B 2T0 | |
| + | |||
| + | '''Phone''': 519-656-2700 | ||
| + | '''Website''': [http://www.wellesleymennonite.ca/ Wellesley Mennonite Church] | ||
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| + | '''Denominational Affiliations''': | ||
| + | [https://mcec.ca/ Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Conference] | ||
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| + | [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/ Mennonite Church Canada] | ||
== Table 1: Wellesley Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders</h4> == | == Table 1: Wellesley Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders</h4> == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| Allan Rudy-Froese<br />(Interim) || 2008-2009 | | Allan Rudy-Froese<br />(Interim) || 2008-2009 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Renee Sauder<br />(Intentional Interim)|| | + | | Renee Sauder<br />(Intentional Interim)|| 2010-2011 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Kara Carter || 2011- | + | | Kara Carter || 2011-2023 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Joshua Penfold<br />(Associate) || 2012- | + | | Joshua Penfold<br />(Associate) || 2012-2016 |
| − | |} | + | |- |
| + | | Lisa Carr-Pries<br />(Worship & Music) || August 2018-2019 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Clare Lebold<br />(Supply) || May 2022-September 2024 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Matthew Bailey-Dick || September 2024- | ||
| + | |} | ||
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== Table 2: Wellesley Mennonite Church Membership == | == Table 2: Wellesley Mennonite Church Membership == | ||
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| − | | | + | | 2008 || 230 |
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| + | | 2015 || 250 | ||
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| + | | 2020 || 216 | ||
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| − | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date= | + | = Map = |
| + | [[Map:Wellesley Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada)]] | ||
| + | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date=February 2021|a1_last=Roes|a1_first=Larry|a2_last= |a2_first= }} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mennonite Church (MC) Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Western Ontario Mennonite Conference Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mennonite Church Canada Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ontario Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Canadian Congregations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:03, 5 September 2024
On 5 December 1974, fifty people committed to the formation of a new Mennonite congregation in the village of Wellesley, Ontario. This emerging group provided a Mennonite experience for interested villagers and geographical convenience for those attending a Mennonite church elsewhere. From the beginning ninety percent of the attendees have been from the village of Wellesley. The first planning meeting for the new congregation was held at the home of Newton Gingrich on 17 March 1975.
Wellesley Mennonite held its first service 5 September 1975 at the Fellowship Hall in Wellesley. On 2 May 1976 forty-six people signed the membership covenant. In June 1976 the congregation purchased a property holding an egg grading station and immediately began renovations. Gerald Schwartzentruber, who was part of the emerging group, accepted an invitation to provide pastoral leadership in February 1977. An opening celebration in the new facility was held June 1977.
Wellesley Mennonite joined the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference, which through integration become part of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. English is spoken exclusively and while the worship style has been traditional, contemporary aspects such as a worship band, intergenerational participation and scripture through drama have been introduced. The congregation has given major focus to missions, including refugee and missionary sponsorship, youth service ventures and work projects under leadership of groups such as Mennonite Disaster Service. The sanctuary is a multi-purpose room with stackable chairs, allowing large meetings, wedding and funeral meals and youth games nights to be held in the same area as the worship service.
Sanctuary and classroom space were added in 1985; the enlarged space and the congregation's tenth anniversary were celebrated on 8 September 1985. A twenty-fifth anniversary held 9-10 September 2000 included a invitation to the village to join in a free barbecue in the church parking lot, complete with music by Lamplight and congratulatory words from guest speakers. In anticipation of additional pastoral leadership, further renovations were completed during the summer of 2001, including increased kitchen space, upgraded heating/ventilation and additional office space.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (4 August 1975): 12; (30 May 1977): 4; (11 July 1977): 9.
"A Profile of Wellesley Mennonite Church, May/1990"
Archival Records
Archival records at Mennonite Archives of Ontario and the church
Additional Information
Address: 157 David Street, Wellesley, Ontario N0B 2T0
Phone: 519-656-2700
Website: Wellesley Mennonite Church
Denominational Affiliations: Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Conference
Table 1: Wellesley Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Gerald Schwartzentruber | 1975-1990 |
| Ray Martin | 1988-2007 |
| Julie Ellison White (Associate) |
2001-2011 |
| Glenn Zehr (Interim) |
2008-2010 |
| Allan Rudy-Froese (Interim) |
2008-2009 |
| Renee Sauder (Intentional Interim) |
2010-2011 |
| Kara Carter | 2011-2023 |
| Joshua Penfold (Associate) |
2012-2016 |
| Lisa Carr-Pries (Worship & Music) |
August 2018-2019 |
| Clare Lebold (Supply) |
May 2022-September 2024 |
| Matthew Bailey-Dick | September 2024- |
Table 2: Wellesley Mennonite Church Membership
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1980 | 83 |
| 1985 | 119 |
| 1990 | 147 |
| 1995 | 166 |
| 2000 | 183 |
| 2008 | 230 |
| 2015 | 250 |
| 2020 | 216 |
Map
Map:Wellesley Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada)
| Author(s) | Larry Roes |
|---|---|
| Date Published | February 2021 |
Cite This Article
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Roes, Larry. "Wellesley Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. February 2021. Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wellesley_Mennonite_Church_(Wellesley,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=179593.
APA style
Roes, Larry. (February 2021). Wellesley Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wellesley_Mennonite_Church_(Wellesley,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=179593.
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