Edmonton Christian Life Community Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
The Edmonton Christian Life Community Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, began services in September 1989. The congregation originated through outreach by the Edmonton Mennonite Ministerial and local churches in Edmonton. It was composed of Chinese boat people who came to Canada in the 1980s, many of whom got jobs as cleaners upon their arrival.
Originally named Edmonton Chinese Mennonite Church, it was a joint effort of three Mennonite denominations: Mennonite Church Alberta (formerly known as the Conference of Mennonites of Alberta), the Northwest Mennonite Conference, and the Mennonite Brethren. The original vision was to “help meet the spiritual needs of the new immigrants at the Mennonite Centre for Newcomers,” which opened in 1980.
Because language has continued to be a barrier, church services have remained in Cantonese, with Pastor Ken Tse translating into English so younger congregants, including some university students, can understand the teaching.
Bibliography
De Jong, Joanne. "Chinese Mennonites persist in Edmonton for 30 years." Canadian Mennonite 23, no. 19 (23 October 2019). Web. 20 June 2021. https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/chinese-mennonites-persist-edmonton-30-years
Mennonite Reporter (29 May 1989): 1; (19 August 1991): 15.
Additional Information
Address: 10324–107 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0V8
Phone: 780-426-2508
Denominational Affiliations:
Pastoral Leaders at the Edmonton Christian Life Community Church
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Ken Tse | 1998?-present |
Membership at the Edmonton Christian Life Community Church
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2020 | 12 |
Maps
Map:Edmonton Chinese and Vietnamese Mennonite Fellowships (Edmonton, Alberta)
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Samuel J. Steiner | |
| Date Published | June 2021 |
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Epp, Marlene and Samuel J. Steiner. "Edmonton Christian Life Community Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2021. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Edmonton_Christian_Life_Community_Church_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=171766.
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Epp, Marlene and Samuel J. Steiner. (June 2021). Edmonton Christian Life Community Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Edmonton_Christian_Life_Community_Church_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=171766.
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