River West Christian Fellowship (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
The River West Christian congregation in Edmonton, Alberta began services in 1987, and formally organized in 1988. Waldo Pauls is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by Lendrum Mennonite Brethren Church.
The congregation was first known as the West Edmonton Mennonite Brethren Church; it changed its name to River West Christian Church in 1997. The congregation moved to its new building in 2004.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (25 December 1987): 12; (27 May 1988): 8; (24 October 1997).
Additional Information
Address: 19815 45 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6M 2N4
Telephone: 780-487-2275
Website: River West Christian Fellowship
Denominational Affiliations:
Alberta Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1988-present)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1998-present)
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1998-2002)
River West Christian Fellowship Leading Ministers
| Minister | Years |
|---|---|
| Waldo Pauls | |
| Art Reimer | 1993-2001 |
| Kerry Dyck | 2001-present |
River West Christian Fellowship Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 52 |
| 2000 | 82 |
| 2010 | 92 |
| 2015 | 105 |
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | July 2016 |
Cite This Article
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Epp, Marlene. "River West Christian Fellowship (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. July 2016. Web. 21 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=River_West_Christian_Fellowship_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=137178.
APA style
Epp, Marlene. (July 2016). River West Christian Fellowship (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 21 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=River_West_Christian_Fellowship_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=137178.
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