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R.R. 2, 3167 Walker Rd., Harrow, ON, N0R 1G0. (519) 738-2148. Located Lot 9, Concession 3, Colchester South Township. Pastor Greg Yantzi served in 2002 as congregational leader. In 1965 there were 59 members; in 1975, 47; in 1985, 70; in 1995, 56; in 2000, 81. The congregation affiliated with the Conference of United Mennonite Churches in Ontario (1953-1988), the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / [[Mennonite Church Canada|Mennonite Church Canada]] (1953-), the [[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1953-1999) and [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada|Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]] (1988-). The language of worship is English; language transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
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[[File:Harrow-Mennonite.jpg|400px|thumbnail|''Harrow Mennonite Church<br />
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Source: [http://www.ekmha.ca/harrow-mennonite-church/ Essex Kent Mennonite Historical Association website]''.]]
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The congregation began services ca. 1929, and formally organized in 1953. The first building was occupied in 1951 with a subsequent building program in 1996. Gerhard Papke is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through a division from the [[Leamington United Mennonite Church (Leamington, Ontario, Canada)|Leamington United Mennonite]] church due to distance of travel for Harrow area members.
  
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The congregation began services ca. 1929, and formally organized in 1953. The first building was occupied in 1951 with a subsequent building program in 1996. Gerhard Papke is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through a division from the [[Leamington United Mennonite Church (Leamington, Ontario, Canada)|Leamington United Mennonite]] church due to distance of travel for Harrow area members. In the 1980s the congregation maintained a small amount of German in services, mostly songs.
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The language of worship is English; language transition from German occurred in the 1960s. In the 1980s the congregation maintained a small amount of German in services, mostly songs.
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The church was initially known as Harrow United Mennonite Church.  
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Reporter</em> (27 May 1985): 15; (4 September 1995): 11; (3 February 1997): 18.
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Reporter</em> (27 May 1985): 15; (4 September 1995): 11; (3 February 1997): 18.
  
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Memories: Sixty Years of Mennonite Life in Essex and Kent Counties, 1925-1985.</em> Leamington, 1985, 78 pp.
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Memories: Sixty Years of Mennonite Life in Essex and Kent Counties, 1925-1985.</em> Leamington, 1985, 78 pp.
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': R.R. #2, 3167 Walker Road, Harrow, ON  N0R 1G0
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'''Phone''': 519-738-2148
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'''Website''': [http://www.harrowmennonite.on.ca/ Harrow Mennonite Church]
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
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Conference of United Mennonite Churches in Ontario (1953-1988)
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[[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada|Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]] (1988-present)
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[[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / [[Mennonite Church Canada|Mennonite Church Canada]] (1953-present)
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[[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1953-1999)
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=== Harrow Mennonite Church Membership===
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! Year !! Members
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| 1965 || align="right" | 59
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| 1975 || align="right" | 47
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| 1985 || align="right" | 70
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| 1995 || align="right" | 56
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| 2000 || align="right" | 81
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Revision as of 04:08, 15 November 2013

Harrow Mennonite Church
Source: Essex Kent Mennonite Historical Association website.

The congregation began services ca. 1929, and formally organized in 1953. The first building was occupied in 1951 with a subsequent building program in 1996. Gerhard Papke is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through a division from the Leamington United Mennonite church due to distance of travel for Harrow area members.

The language of worship is English; language transition from German occurred in the 1960s. In the 1980s the congregation maintained a small amount of German in services, mostly songs.

The church was initially known as Harrow United Mennonite Church.

Bibliography

Mennonite Reporter (27 May 1985): 15; (4 September 1995): 11; (3 February 1997): 18.

Memories: Sixty Years of Mennonite Life in Essex and Kent Counties, 1925-1985. Leamington, 1985, 78 pp.

Additional Information

Address: R.R. #2, 3167 Walker Road, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0

Phone: 519-738-2148

Website: Harrow Mennonite Church

Denominational Affiliations:

Conference of United Mennonite Churches in Ontario (1953-1988)

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (1988-present)

Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1953-present)

General Conference Mennonite Church (1953-1999)

Harrow Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1965 59
1975 47
1985 70
1995 56
2000 81


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Date Published January 1989

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Epp, Marlene. "Harrow Mennonite Church (Harrow, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 1989. Web. 12 Feb 2026. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Harrow_Mennonite_Church_(Harrow,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=103470.

APA style

Epp, Marlene. (January 1989). Harrow Mennonite Church (Harrow, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 12 February 2026, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Harrow_Mennonite_Church_(Harrow,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=103470.



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