Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
The congregation began services and formally organized in 1976. The first building was occupied in 1977, with a subsequent building program in 1984. Allan Friesen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through urbanization from southern Manitoba.
Pastor Layton Friesen served in 2009 (since 2002) as a congregational leader. In 1985 there were 72 members; in 1995, 194; in 2000, 210. The congregation has been affiliated with the Evangelical Mennonite Conference since 1977. The language of worship is English.
Bibliography
Celebrating God's Faithfulness: EMC Churches in Winnipeg. Winnipeg:1986: 33-40.
Additional Information
Address: 602 Pasadena Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 204-261-1084
Website: Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church
Denominational Affiliations: Evangelical Mennonite Conference
Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
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Date Published | September 1986 |
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Epp, Marlene. "Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 1986. Web. 24 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Fort_Garry_Evangelical_Mennonite_Church_(Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=87543.
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Epp, Marlene. (September 1986). Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Fort_Garry_Evangelical_Mennonite_Church_(Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=87543.
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