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Source: Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia Archives,<br /> | Source: Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia Archives,<br /> | ||
Fond 30-Series 21-File 1992.001.115''.]] | Fond 30-Series 21-File 1992.001.115''.]] | ||
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In 1968, John and Evelyn Baerg were sent to the Saanich, British Columbia area by the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches']] [[Church Planting British Columbia (British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches)|Board of Church Extension]] to conduct outreach programs specifically aimed at University of Victoria students. Attendance at the initial services was served by an influx of migrants from the [[Fraser Valley (British Columbia, Canada)|Fraser Valley]]. In 1970, George and Carol Brown came to the area to assist in the efforts already underway. The church formally organized with 18 members in 1971, and two years later the congregation joined the provincial and national conferences of Mennonite Brethren Churches. | In 1968, John and Evelyn Baerg were sent to the Saanich, British Columbia area by the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches']] [[Church Planting British Columbia (British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches)|Board of Church Extension]] to conduct outreach programs specifically aimed at University of Victoria students. Attendance at the initial services was served by an influx of migrants from the [[Fraser Valley (British Columbia, Canada)|Fraser Valley]]. In 1970, George and Carol Brown came to the area to assist in the efforts already underway. The church formally organized with 18 members in 1971, and two years later the congregation joined the provincial and national conferences of Mennonite Brethren Churches. | ||
Initially, the congregation met in various local homes and community centers. Eventually, the church purchased a building in 1975. A subsequent building program occurred in 1988. John Baerg is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through the movement of Mennonites to Victoria from the Fraser Valley and outreach by the British Columbia Mennonite Brethren Conference. The outreach was conceived as a ministry to students at the nearby University of Victoria. | Initially, the congregation met in various local homes and community centers. Eventually, the church purchased a building in 1975. A subsequent building program occurred in 1988. John Baerg is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through the movement of Mennonites to Victoria from the Fraser Valley and outreach by the British Columbia Mennonite Brethren Conference. The outreach was conceived as a ministry to students at the nearby University of Victoria. | ||
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= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
''Mennonite Reporter'' (19 February 1973): 18; (4 August 1975): 9. | ''Mennonite Reporter'' (19 February 1973): 18; (4 August 1975): 9. | ||
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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (27 May 1988): 13. | ''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (27 May 1988): 13. | ||
− | + | === Archival Records === | |
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies: [http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/british_columbia_archives/saanich_community_church_archives/ Volume 387, microfilm 69]. | Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies: [http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/british_columbia_archives/saanich_community_church_archives/ Volume 387, microfilm 69]. | ||
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[[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1973-2002) | [[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1973-2002) | ||
− | + | === Saanich Community Church Pastors === | |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
− | ! Pastor | + | ! Pastor |
+ | ! Years | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | John Baerg | | + | | John Baerg |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 1968-1970 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | George Brown | | + | | George Brown |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 1970-1979 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Paul Unger | | + | | Paul Unger |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 1979-1984 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Leslie Biggs | | + | | Leslie Biggs |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 1984-1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Doug Enns | | + | | Doug Enns |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 1990-1999 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Schmidt, Marvin (1936-2001)|Marvin Schmidt]] (interim) | | + | | [[Schmidt, Marvin (1936-2001)|Marvin Schmidt]] (interim) |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 2000-2001 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | David Eagle | | + | | David Eagle |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 2002-2008 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Kathleen Busch (interim) | | + | | Kathleen Busch (interim) |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 2008-2010 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Ken Peters || 2010-present | + | | Ken Peters |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 2010-present | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | + | === Saanich Community Church Membership === | |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
− | ! Year !! | + | |- style="vertical-align:top;" |
+ | ! Year | ||
+ | ! Members | ||
+ | ! Attendance | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 1975 | | + | | 1975 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 30 | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 1980 | | + | | 1980 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 35 | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 1985 | | + | | 1985 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 45 | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 1990 | | + | | 1990 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 50 | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 1995 | | + | | 1995 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 54 | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 2000 | | + | | 2000 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 54 | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 2005 | | + | | 2005 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 97 | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | 2010 || | + | | 2010 |
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 66 | ||
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 105 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2015 | ||
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 63 | ||
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 67 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2020 | ||
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 69 | ||
+ | | style="text-align:right;" | 40 | ||
|} | |} | ||
= Maps = | = Maps = | ||
[[Map:Saanich Community Church, Victoria, BC|Saanich Community Church, Victoria, BC]] | [[Map:Saanich Community Church, Victoria, BC|Saanich Community Church, Victoria, BC]] | ||
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[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] | [[Category:British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] |
Latest revision as of 01:40, 6 June 2023
In 1968, John and Evelyn Baerg were sent to the Saanich, British Columbia area by the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches' Board of Church Extension to conduct outreach programs specifically aimed at University of Victoria students. Attendance at the initial services was served by an influx of migrants from the Fraser Valley. In 1970, George and Carol Brown came to the area to assist in the efforts already underway. The church formally organized with 18 members in 1971, and two years later the congregation joined the provincial and national conferences of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Initially, the congregation met in various local homes and community centers. Eventually, the church purchased a building in 1975. A subsequent building program occurred in 1988. John Baerg is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through the movement of Mennonites to Victoria from the Fraser Valley and outreach by the British Columbia Mennonite Brethren Conference. The outreach was conceived as a ministry to students at the nearby University of Victoria.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (19 February 1973): 18; (4 August 1975): 9.
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 13.
Archival Records
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies: Volume 387, microfilm 69.
Records kept at the church.
Additional Information
Address: 4566 West Saanich Road, Victoria BC V8Z 3G4
Phone: 250-479-0410
Website: Saanich Community Church
Denominational Affiliations:
British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches (1973-present)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1973-present)
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1973-2002)
Saanich Community Church Pastors
Pastor | Years |
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John Baerg | 1968-1970 |
George Brown | 1970-1979 |
Paul Unger | 1979-1984 |
Leslie Biggs | 1984-1990 |
Doug Enns | 1990-1999 |
Marvin Schmidt (interim) | 2000-2001 |
David Eagle | 2002-2008 |
Kathleen Busch (interim) | 2008-2010 |
Ken Peters | 2010-present |
Saanich Community Church Membership
Year | Members | Attendance |
---|---|---|
1975 | 30 | |
1980 | 35 | |
1985 | 45 | |
1990 | 50 | |
1995 | 54 | |
2000 | 54 | |
2005 | 97 | |
2010 | 66 | 105 |
2015 | 63 | 67 |
2020 | 69 | 40 |
Maps
Saanich Community Church, Victoria, BC
Author(s) | Andrew Klager |
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Date Published | June 2023 |
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Klager, Andrew. "Saanich Community Church (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2023. Web. 1 Sep 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Saanich_Community_Church_(Victoria,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=175828.
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Klager, Andrew. (June 2023). Saanich Community Church (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 1 September 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Saanich_Community_Church_(Victoria,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=175828.
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