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Hilltop Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in [[Fort Vermilion (Alberta, Canada)|Fort Vermilion]], Alberta began services in 1958, and formally organized in 1968. The first building was occupied in 1961, with subsequent building programs in 1968 and 1988. John W. Friesen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization of northern [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]]. | Hilltop Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in [[Fort Vermilion (Alberta, Canada)|Fort Vermilion]], Alberta began services in 1958, and formally organized in 1968. The first building was occupied in 1961, with subsequent building programs in 1968 and 1988. John W. Friesen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization of northern [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:05, 23 March 2014
Hilltop Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Fort Vermilion, Alberta began services in 1958, and formally organized in 1968. The first building was occupied in 1961, with subsequent building programs in 1968 and 1988. John W. Friesen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization of northern Alberta.
The congregation grew out of the work surrounding a children's home in Fort Vermillion. The congregation operates the Hilltop Christian School.
Minister Greg Toews served in 2001 and in 2010 as a non-salaried congregational leader. The language of worship is English.
Bibliography
Canadian Mennonite (1 December 1961): 1.
Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Ste. Anne, Man.: Gospel Publishers, 1975.
Additional Information
Location: 1/2 km (1 mile) south of Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Canada
Telephone: 780-927-3341.
Denominational Affiliation:
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
Hilltop Congregation Membership
Year | Members |
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1985 | 73 |
1995 | 71 |
2000 | 89 |
2010 | 93 |
Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
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Date Published | March 2014 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Epp, Marlene. "Hilltop Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2014. Web. 10 Sep 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Hilltop_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Fort_Vermilion,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=116575.
APA style
Epp, Marlene. (March 2014). Hilltop Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 10 September 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Hilltop_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Fort_Vermilion,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=116575.
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