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[[File:Wildwood-Mennonite-Church-Saskatoon-2009.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Wildwood Mennonite Church in 2009. <br />
 
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The Wildwood Mennonite congregation in Saskatoon, SK began services in 1975, and formally organized in 1976. The first building was occupied in 1980. John Kroeker is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the [[Mennonite Church Saskatchewan|Conference of Mennonites of Saskatchewan]] and other Saskatoon churches.
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The Wildwood Mennonite congregation in Saskatoon, [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]] began services in 1975, and formally organized in 1976. The first building was occupied in 1980. John Kroeker is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the [[Mennonite Church Saskatchewan|Conference of Mennonites of Saskatchewan]] and other Saskatoon churches.
  
 
Wildwood was known as College Park Mennonite Church prior to 1980. An addition to the church building was made in 1985.
 
Wildwood was known as College Park Mennonite Church prior to 1980. An addition to the church building was made in 1985.
  
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In 1985 there were 91 members; in 1995, 109; in 2000, 131. The congregation has been affiliated with the Conference of Mennonites of Saskatchewan (1977-), the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] (1977-) and the [[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1977-). The language of worship is English.
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The congregation has been affiliated with the Conference of Mennonites of Saskatchewan (1977-), the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] (1977-) and the [[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1977-). The language of worship is English.
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Pastor Pauline Steinmann served in 2010 as congregational leader.
 
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Reporter</em> (1 September 1975): 3; (18 October 1976): 4; (7 July 1980): 4.
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''Mennonite Reporter'' (1 September 1975): 3; (18 October 1976): 4; (7 July 1980): 4.
  
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Patkau, Esther. <em class="gameo_bibliography">First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon, 1923-1982.</em> Saskatoon, SK: First Mennonite Church, 1982, 319 pp.
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Patkau, Esther. ''First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon, 1923-1982.'' Saskatoon, SK: First Mennonite Church, 1982, 319 pp.
  
 
Bueckert, Shelly. "The History of Wildwood Mennonite Church 1980-1985." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1985, 20 pp. [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
 
Bueckert, Shelly. "The History of Wildwood Mennonite Church 1980-1985." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1985, 20 pp. [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
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'''Website''': [http://www.wildwoodmennonite.org/ Wildwood Mennonite Church]
 
'''Website''': [http://www.wildwoodmennonite.org/ Wildwood Mennonite Church]
  
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<strong>Conference Affiliations</strong>:
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'''Conference Affiliations''':
  
 
[http://www.mcsask.ca/ Mennonite Church Saskatchewan]
 
[http://www.mcsask.ca/ Mennonite Church Saskatchewan]
  
 
[http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/ Mennonite Church Canada]
 
[http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/ Mennonite Church Canada]
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== Pastoral Leaders at Wildwood Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| John Kroeker || 1976-1978
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| Elsie & Delmar Epp || 1978-1989
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|-
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| Jake Klassen || 1990
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|-
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| Les Klassen Hamm || 1991-2001
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|-
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| Pauline Steinmann || 2001-2011
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|-
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| Joe Heikman || 2012-present
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|-
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| Eileen Klaassen (Associate) || 2019-present
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|}
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== Wildwood Mennonite Church Membership ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
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|-
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! Year !! Members
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| 1976 || 27
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| 1981 || 66
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| 1985 || 91
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|-
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| 1990 || 118
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|-
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| 2000 || 123
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|-
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| 2010 || 150
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|-
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| 2015 || 145
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|-
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| 2020 || 120
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|}
  
 
= Maps =
 
= Maps =
 
[[Map:Wildwood Mennonite Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)|Map:Wildwood Mennonite Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)]]
 
[[Map:Wildwood Mennonite Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)|Map:Wildwood Mennonite Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)]]
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Latest revision as of 00:14, 5 March 2023

Wildwood Mennonite Church in 2009.
Photo by Victor Wiebe.

The Wildwood Mennonite congregation in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan began services in 1975, and formally organized in 1976. The first building was occupied in 1980. John Kroeker is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the Conference of Mennonites of Saskatchewan and other Saskatoon churches.

Wildwood was known as College Park Mennonite Church prior to 1980. An addition to the church building was made in 1985.

The congregation has been affiliated with the Conference of Mennonites of Saskatchewan (1977-), the Conference of Mennonites in Canada (1977-) and the General Conference Mennonite Church (1977-). The language of worship is English.

Bibliography

Mennonite Reporter (1 September 1975): 3; (18 October 1976): 4; (7 July 1980): 4.

Patkau, Esther. First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon, 1923-1982. Saskatoon, SK: First Mennonite Church, 1982, 319 pp.

Bueckert, Shelly. "The History of Wildwood Mennonite Church 1980-1985." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1985, 20 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Bueckert, Darrell. "The History of Wildwood Mennonite Church: the College Park years 1975-1980." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1985, 27 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Additional Information

Address: 1502 Acadia Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7H 5H8.

Phone: 306-373-2126.

Website: Wildwood Mennonite Church

Conference Affiliations:

Mennonite Church Saskatchewan

Mennonite Church Canada

Pastoral Leaders at Wildwood Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
John Kroeker 1976-1978
Elsie & Delmar Epp 1978-1989
Jake Klassen 1990
Les Klassen Hamm 1991-2001
Pauline Steinmann 2001-2011
Joe Heikman 2012-present
Eileen Klaassen (Associate) 2019-present

Wildwood Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1976 27
1981 66
1985 91
1990 118
2000 123
2010 150
2015 145
2020 120

Maps

Map:Wildwood Mennonite Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Date Published July 2021

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Epp, Marlene. "Wildwood Mennonite Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. July 2021. Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wildwood_Mennonite_Church_(Saskatoon,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=174997.

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Epp, Marlene. (July 2021). Wildwood Mennonite Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wildwood_Mennonite_Church_(Saskatoon,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=174997.



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