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− | The Red Lake Mennonite congregation began services and formally organized in 1959. The first building was occupied in 1972. [[Schantz, Irwin Gehman (1907-1985)|Irwin Schantz]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by [[Northern Light Gospel Mission Conference (NLGMC)|Northern Light Gospel Mission]]. The church became independent in 1990 and joined the [[Conservative Mennonite Conference]] in 1995. | + | The Red Lake Mennonite congregation began services and formally organized in 1959. The first building was occupied in 1972. [[Schantz, Irwin Gehman (1907-1985)|Irwin Schantz]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by [[Northern Light Gospel Mission Conference (NLGMC)|Northern Light Gospel Mission]]. The church became independent in 1990 and joined the [[CMC (Conservative Mennonite Conference doing business as CMC)|Conservative Mennonite Conference]] in 1995. |
In 2013 the congregation changed its name to Grace Community Church. | In 2013 the congregation changed its name to Grace Community Church. |
Revision as of 12:02, 22 February 2022
The Red Lake Mennonite congregation began services and formally organized in 1959. The first building was occupied in 1972. Irwin Schantz is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by Northern Light Gospel Mission. The church became independent in 1990 and joined the Conservative Mennonite Conference in 1995.
In 2013 the congregation changed its name to Grace Community Church.
In 2013 the leading minister was Keith Graber.
Bibliography
Anabaptist (Mennonite) Directory 2011. Harrisonburg, VA: The Sword and Trumpet, 2011: 54.
Horst, Mary. >A Brief History of Northern Light Gospel Mission. Northern Light Gospel Mission, 1977, 15 pp.
Mullet, Mary. "Northern Lights." Research paper, Ontario Mennonite Bible Institute, 1960, 44 pp. Mennonite Archives of Ontario.
Additional Information
Address: 100 Hammel Road, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0
Telephone: 807-727-2760
Website: Grace Community Church
Denominational Affiliation:
Northern Light Gospel Mission (1959-1990)
Conservative Mennonite Conference (1995-present)
Red Lake Mennonite Church Membership
Year | Members |
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1965 | 16 |
1975 | 33 |
1985 | 58 |
1995 | 92 |
2000 | 88 |
2010 | 56 |
Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
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Richard D. Thiessen | |
Samuel J. Steiner | |
Date Published | April 2012 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Epp, Marlene, Richard D. Thiessen and Samuel J. Steiner. "Grace Community Church (Red Lake, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2012. Web. 15 Aug 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Community_Church_(Red_Lake,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=173445.
APA style
Epp, Marlene, Richard D. Thiessen and Samuel J. Steiner. (April 2012). Grace Community Church (Red Lake, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 15 August 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Community_Church_(Red_Lake,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=173445.
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