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− | The Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite congregation in [[Steinbach (Manitoba, Canada)|Steinbach]], Manitoba began services and organized in 1874. It is the oldest Mennonite congregation in Steinbach. Peter Toews is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from [[ | + | The Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite congregation in [[Steinbach (Manitoba, Canada)|Steinbach]], [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] began services and organized in 1874. It is the oldest Mennonite congregation in Steinbach. [[Toews, Peter (1841-1922)|Peter Toews]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from [[Russia]]. |
Originally services were held in the local school building. The first church building was occupied in 1911, with a subsequent building program in 1959. | Originally services were held in the local school building. The first church building was occupied in 1911, with a subsequent building program in 1959. | ||
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In 1965 there were 496 members; in 1975, 650; in 1985, 580; in 1995, 608; in 2000, 633. The congregation has been affiliated with the Evangelical Mennonite Conference. The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1950s. | In 1965 there were 496 members; in 1975, 650; in 1985, 580; in 1995, 608; in 2000, 633. The congregation has been affiliated with the Evangelical Mennonite Conference. The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1950s. | ||
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
− | <em | + | <em>Canadian Mennonite</em> (11 March 1960): 1. |
− | Harder, Leland. <em | + | Harder, Leland. <em>Steinbach and Its Churches.</em> Elkhart, IN: Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 1970, 109 pp. |
− | <em | + | <em>Mennonite Reporter</em> (11 November 1996): 1-2. |
− | Mennonites in Canada Collection, "70-Steinbach," [ | + | Mennonites in Canada Collection, "70-Steinbach," [https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario]. |
− | Schellenberg, Dave. <em | + | Schellenberg, Dave. <em>To the Glory of God: Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church. </em>1975, 104 pp. |
− | Warkentin, Anne Marie. "The Churches of Steinbach." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1959, 28 pp. [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/ | + | Warkentin, Anne Marie. "The Churches of Steinbach." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1959, 28 pp. [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/ Mennonite Heritage Centre.] |
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Mailing Address''': Box 8, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0 | '''Mailing Address''': Box 8, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0 | ||
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'''Phone''': 204-326-6572 | '''Phone''': 204-326-6572 | ||
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+ | '''Website''': http://www.semconline.com/ | ||
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Revision as of 18:53, 24 December 2013
The Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite congregation in Steinbach, Manitoba began services and organized in 1874. It is the oldest Mennonite congregation in Steinbach. Peter Toews is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from Russia.
Originally services were held in the local school building. The first church building was occupied in 1911, with a subsequent building program in 1959.
In 1965 there were 496 members; in 1975, 650; in 1985, 580; in 1995, 608; in 2000, 633. The congregation has been affiliated with the Evangelical Mennonite Conference. The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1950s.
Bibliography
Canadian Mennonite (11 March 1960): 1.
Harder, Leland. Steinbach and Its Churches. Elkhart, IN: Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 1970, 109 pp.
Mennonite Reporter (11 November 1996): 1-2.
Mennonites in Canada Collection, "70-Steinbach," Mennonite Archives of Ontario.
Schellenberg, Dave. To the Glory of God: Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church. 1975, 104 pp.
Warkentin, Anne Marie. "The Churches of Steinbach." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1959, 28 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.
Additional Information
Mailing Address: Box 8, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0
Location: 422 Main Street, Steinbach, MB
Phone: 204-326-6572
Website: http://www.semconline.com/
Author(s) | David P. Reimer |
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Marlene Epp | |
Date Published | September 1986 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Reimer, David P. and Marlene Epp. "Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church (Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 1986. Web. 25 Jun 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Steinbach_Evangelical_Mennonite_Church_(Steinbach,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=105183.
APA style
Reimer, David P. and Marlene Epp. (September 1986). Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church (Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 June 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Steinbach_Evangelical_Mennonite_Church_(Steinbach,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=105183.
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