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[[File:Edmonton-Chinese-Vietnamese-Mennonite-2011.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Building shared by the Edmonton Chinese Mennonite and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships.<br /> | [[File:Edmonton-Chinese-Vietnamese-Mennonite-2011.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Building shared by the Edmonton Chinese Mennonite and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships.<br /> | ||
Photo by Victor Wiebe.'']] | Photo by Victor Wiebe.'']] | ||
− | The Edmonton | + | The Edmonton Christian Life Community Church in Edmonton, [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]], [[Canada]], began services in September 1989. The congregation originated through outreach by the Edmonton Mennonite Ministerial and local churches in Edmonton. It was composed of Chinese boat people who came to Canada in the 1980s, many of whom got jobs as cleaners upon their arrival. |
− | + | Originally named Edmonton Chinese Mennonite Church, it was a joint effort of three Mennonite denominations: [[Mennonite Church Alberta]] (formerly known as the Conference of Mennonites of Alberta), the [[Northwest Mennonite Conference]], and the [[Alberta Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Mennonite Brethren]]. The original vision was to “help meet the spiritual needs of the new immigrants at the Mennonite Centre for Newcomers,” which opened in 1980. | |
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+ | Because language has continued to be a barrier, church services have remained in Cantonese, with Pastor Ken Tse translating into English so younger congregants, including some university students, can understand the teaching. | ||
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
− | + | De Jong, Joanne. "Chinese Mennonites persist in Edmonton for 30 years." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 23, no. 19 (23 October 2019). Web. 20 June 2021. https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/chinese-mennonites-persist-edmonton-30-years | |
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+ | ''Mennonite Reporter'' (29 May 1989): 1; (19 August 1991): 15. | ||
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Address''': 10324–107 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0V8 | '''Address''': 10324–107 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0V8 | ||
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[http://mca.mennonitechurch.ab.ca/ Mennonite Church Alberta] | [http://mca.mennonitechurch.ab.ca/ Mennonite Church Alberta] | ||
+ | == Pastoral Leaders at the Edmonton Christian Life Community Church == | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Name !! Years<br/>of Service | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Ken Tse || 1998?-present | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | == Membership at the Edmonton Christian Life Community Church == | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Year !! Membership | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2000 || 24 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2010 || 23 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2020 || 12 | ||
+ | |} | ||
= Maps = | = Maps = | ||
[[Map:Edmonton Chinese and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships (Edmonton, Alberta)|Map:Edmonton Chinese and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships (Edmonton, Alberta)]] | [[Map:Edmonton Chinese and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships (Edmonton, Alberta)|Map:Edmonton Chinese and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships (Edmonton, Alberta)]] | ||
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[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Church Alberta Congregations]] | [[Category:Mennonite Church Alberta Congregations]] |
Latest revision as of 11:08, 20 June 2021
The Edmonton Christian Life Community Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, began services in September 1989. The congregation originated through outreach by the Edmonton Mennonite Ministerial and local churches in Edmonton. It was composed of Chinese boat people who came to Canada in the 1980s, many of whom got jobs as cleaners upon their arrival.
Originally named Edmonton Chinese Mennonite Church, it was a joint effort of three Mennonite denominations: Mennonite Church Alberta (formerly known as the Conference of Mennonites of Alberta), the Northwest Mennonite Conference, and the Mennonite Brethren. The original vision was to “help meet the spiritual needs of the new immigrants at the Mennonite Centre for Newcomers,” which opened in 1980.
Because language has continued to be a barrier, church services have remained in Cantonese, with Pastor Ken Tse translating into English so younger congregants, including some university students, can understand the teaching.
Bibliography
De Jong, Joanne. "Chinese Mennonites persist in Edmonton for 30 years." Canadian Mennonite 23, no. 19 (23 October 2019). Web. 20 June 2021. https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/chinese-mennonites-persist-edmonton-30-years
Mennonite Reporter (29 May 1989): 1; (19 August 1991): 15.
Additional Information
Address: 10324–107 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0V8
Phone: 780-426-2508
Denominational Affiliations:
Pastoral Leaders at the Edmonton Christian Life Community Church
Name | Years of Service |
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Ken Tse | 1998?-present |
Membership at the Edmonton Christian Life Community Church
Year | Membership |
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2000 | 24 |
2010 | 23 |
2020 | 12 |
Maps
Map:Edmonton Chinese and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships (Edmonton, Alberta)
Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
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Samuel J. Steiner | |
Date Published | June 2021 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Epp, Marlene and Samuel J. Steiner. "Edmonton Christian Life Community Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2021. Web. 8 Sep 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Edmonton_Christian_Life_Community_Church_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=171766.
APA style
Epp, Marlene and Samuel J. Steiner. (June 2021). Edmonton Christian Life Community Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 8 September 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Edmonton_Christian_Life_Community_Church_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=171766.
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