Bergthaler Mennonite Church (Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada)
The Bergthaler Mennonite Church in Rosthern, Saskatchewan began services and formally organized in 1901. The first building was occupied in 1902. Heinrich Bergen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization from Manitoba.
Membership decreased so that in 1966 the congregation formally dissolved and the church building was demolished, having been unused for several years.
It had been affiliated with the Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Saskatchewan. The language of worship was German.
Bibliography
Doell, Leonard. Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Saskatchewan, 1892-1975. Winnipeg: CMBC Publications, 1987.
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | August 1986 |
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