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On 5 December 1974, fifty people committed to the formation of a new Mennonite congregation in the village of [[Wellesley (Ontario, Canada)|Wellesley]], [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]]. This emerging group provided a Mennonite experience for interested villagers and geographical convenience for those attending a Mennonite church elsewhere. From the beginning ninety percent of the attendees have been from the village of Wellesley. The first planning meeting for the new congregation was held at the home of [[Gingrich, Newton L. (1925-1979)|Newton Gingrich]] on 17 March 1975.
 
On 5 December 1974, fifty people committed to the formation of a new Mennonite congregation in the village of [[Wellesley (Ontario, Canada)|Wellesley]], [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]]. This emerging group provided a Mennonite experience for interested villagers and geographical convenience for those attending a Mennonite church elsewhere. From the beginning ninety percent of the attendees have been from the village of Wellesley. The first planning meeting for the new congregation was held at the home of [[Gingrich, Newton L. (1925-1979)|Newton Gingrich]] on 17 March 1975.
  
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Sanctuary and classroom space were added in 1985; the enlarged space and the congregation's tenth anniversary were celebrated on 8 September 1985. A twenty fifth anniversary held 9-10 September 2000 included a invitation to the village to join in a free barbecue in the church parking lot, complete with music by Lamplight and congratulatory words from guest speakers. In anticipation of additional pastoral leadership, further renovations were completed during the summer of 2001, including increased kitchen space, upgraded heating/ventilation and additional office space.
 
Sanctuary and classroom space were added in 1985; the enlarged space and the congregation's tenth anniversary were celebrated on 8 September 1985. A twenty fifth anniversary held 9-10 September 2000 included a invitation to the village to join in a free barbecue in the church parking lot, complete with music by Lamplight and congratulatory words from guest speakers. In anticipation of additional pastoral leadership, further renovations were completed during the summer of 2001, including increased kitchen space, upgraded heating/ventilation and additional office space.
 
= Bibliography =
 
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Reporter</em> (4 August 1975): 12; (30 May 1977): 4; (11 July 1977): 9.
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<em>Mennonite Reporter</em> (4 August 1975): 12; (30 May 1977): 4; (11 July 1977): 9.
  
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"<em style="font-style: normal">A Profile of Wellesley Mennonite Church, May/1990"
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"<em>A Profile of Wellesley Mennonite Church, May/1990"
  
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Archival records at [http://grebel.uwaterloo.ca/mao/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario] and the church</em>
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Archival records at [https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario] and the church</em>
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
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[http://www.cyg.net/~wellman/ Wellesley Mennonite Church]
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[http://www.wellesleymennonite.ca/ Wellesley Mennonite Church]
  
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<h4>Table 1: Wellesley Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders</h4> <table cellpadding="2"> <tr> <td> Gerald Schwartzentruber</td> <td> 1975-1990</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Ray Martin</td> <td> 1988-</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Julie Ellison White</td> <td> 2001-</td> </tr> </table> <h4>Table 2: Wellesley Mennonite Church Membership </h4> <table cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" width="312"> <tr> <td> Year</td> <td> Membership</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1975</td> <td> 46</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1980</td> <td> 83</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1985</td> <td> 119</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1990</td> <td> 147</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1995</td> <td> 166</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2000</td> <td> 183</td> </tr> </table>
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== Table 1: Wellesley Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders</h4> ==
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{|  class="wikitable"  
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! Name !! Years<br />of Service
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|-
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|  Gerald Schwartzentruber ||  1975-1990
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|-
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|  Ray Martin ||  1988-2007
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|-
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|  Julie Ellison White<br />(Associate) ||  2001-2011
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|-
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|  Glenn Zehr<br />(Interim) ||  2008-2010
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|-
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|  Allan Rudy-Froese<br />(Interim) ||  2008-2009
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|-
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|  Renee Sauder<br />(Intentional Interim)||  2001-2011
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|-
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|  Kara Carter ||  2011-Present
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|-
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|  Joshua Penfold<br />(Associate) ||  2012-Present
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|}
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== Table 2: Wellesley Mennonite Church Membership ==
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{|  class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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!  Year !!  Membership
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|  1975 ||  46
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|  1980 ||  83
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|  1985 ||  119
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|  1990 ||  147
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|  1995 ||  166
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|  2000 ||  183
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|  2011 ||  230
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|}
 
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Revision as of 15:43, 7 January 2014

On 5 December 1974, fifty people committed to the formation of a new Mennonite congregation in the village of Wellesley, Ontario. This emerging group provided a Mennonite experience for interested villagers and geographical convenience for those attending a Mennonite church elsewhere. From the beginning ninety percent of the attendees have been from the village of Wellesley. The first planning meeting for the new congregation was held at the home of Newton Gingrich on 17 March 1975.

Wellesley Mennonite held its first service 5 September 1975 at the Fellowship Hall in Wellesley. On 2 May 1976 forty six people signed the membership covenant. In June1976 the congregation purchased a property holding an egg grading station and immediately began renovations. Gerald Schwartzentruber, who was part of the emerging group, accepted an invitation to provide pastoral leadership in February 1977. An opening celebration in the new facility was held June 1977.

Wellesley Mennonite joined the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference, which through integration become part of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. English is spoken exclusively and while the worship style has been traditional, contemporary aspects such as a worship band, intergenerational participation and scripture through drama have been introduced. The congregation has given major focus to missions, including refugee and missionary sponsorship, youth service ventures and work projects under leadership of groups such as Mennonite Disaster Service. The sanctuary is a multi-purpose room with stackable chairs, allowing large meetings, wedding and funeral meals and youth games nights to be held in the same area as the worship service.

Sanctuary and classroom space were added in 1985; the enlarged space and the congregation's tenth anniversary were celebrated on 8 September 1985. A twenty fifth anniversary held 9-10 September 2000 included a invitation to the village to join in a free barbecue in the church parking lot, complete with music by Lamplight and congratulatory words from guest speakers. In anticipation of additional pastoral leadership, further renovations were completed during the summer of 2001, including increased kitchen space, upgraded heating/ventilation and additional office space.

Bibliography

Mennonite Reporter (4 August 1975): 12; (30 May 1977): 4; (11 July 1977): 9.

"A Profile of Wellesley Mennonite Church, May/1990"

Archival records at Mennonite Archives of Ontario and the church

Additional Information

Wellesley Mennonite Church

Table 1: Wellesley Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders

Name Years
of Service
Gerald Schwartzentruber 1975-1990
Ray Martin 1988-2007
Julie Ellison White
(Associate)		 2001-2011
Glenn Zehr
(Interim)		 2008-2010
Allan Rudy-Froese
(Interim)		 2008-2009
Renee Sauder
(Intentional Interim)		 2001-2011
Kara Carter 2011-Present
Joshua Penfold
(Associate)		 2012-Present

Table 2: Wellesley Mennonite Church Membership

Year Membership
1975 46
1980 83
1985 119
1990 147
1995 166
2000 183
2011 230


Author(s) Larry Roes
Date Published September 2003

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Roes, Larry. "Wellesley Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 2003. Web. 25 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wellesley_Mennonite_Church_(Wellesley,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=105364.

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Roes, Larry. (September 2003). Wellesley Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Wellesley_Mennonite_Church_(Wellesley,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=105364.



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