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[[File:Grace-MB-Waterloo-Group-3.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Grace MB congregation, ca. 2003'']]     Grace Mennonite Brethren (MB) Church held its first service on 9 September 2001. The congregation was accepted into the [[Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] on 15 February 2002 and held its chartering service on 24 February 2002 with fifty members. The first Steering Committee consisted of Ruth Boadway, Peter Durksen, David Martens and Donald McQuarrie.
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Grace Mennonite Brethren (MB) Church held its first service on 9 September 2001. The congregation was accepted into the [[Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] on 15 February 2002 and held its chartering service on 24 February 2002 with fifty members. The first Steering Committee consisted of Ruth Boadway, Peter Durksen, David Martens and Donald McQuarrie.
  
 
Grace MB Church came into existence because of the perceived need for a Mennonite Brethren congregation in Waterloo that was multi-generational and caring, with services that were reverent and uplifting, featured quality music and included congregational participation. Some would describe Grace's services as traditional.
 
Grace MB Church came into existence because of the perceived need for a Mennonite Brethren congregation in Waterloo that was multi-generational and caring, with services that were reverent and uplifting, featured quality music and included congregational participation. Some would describe Grace's services as traditional.
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During its first year, Grace was served by various guest preachers, and implemented such activities and programs as Sunday school, prayer meetings, and numerous social events. During its first two years Grace conducted its services in the Keffer Chapel at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, located on the campus of Wilfrid Laurier University.
 
During its first year, Grace was served by various guest preachers, and implemented such activities and programs as Sunday school, prayer meetings, and numerous social events. During its first two years Grace conducted its services in the Keffer Chapel at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, located on the campus of Wilfrid Laurier University.
  
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In September 2002 Grace called James Cober as its first pastor. Beginning in October 2003, Grace began holding its services in the Great Hall of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo. The congregation has purchased a seven acre site in north-west Waterloo and looks forward to constructing a house of worship in several years time.
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In September 2002 Grace called James Cober as its first pastor. Beginning in October 2003, Grace began holding its services in the Great Hall of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo.  
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After completing extensive renovations to the Walterfedy building located at 546 Belmont Avenue, West in Kitchener, Grace began worshiping there in September 2013.  
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
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<strong>Address</strong>: P.O. Box 42073 Conestogo Post Office, 550 King Street North, Waterloo, ON N2L 6H5
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'''Address''': 546 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener, ON , N2M 5E3
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<strong>Website</strong>: [http://cobalt.golden.net/~gracemb/ Grace Mennonite Brethren Church website]
 
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<h4></h4> <strong>Denominational Affiliations</strong>:
 
  
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<span class="link-external">[http://www.onmb.org/ Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]</span> (2003-2005)
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'''Phone''': 226-243-4735
  
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'''Website''': [http://gracemb.weebly.com/ Grace Mennonite Brethren Church website]
  
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<h3>Grace Mennonite Brethren Church Leaders</h3> <table class="plain">  <tr> <th>Minister
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== Grace Mennonite Brethren Church Leaders ==
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| James Cober || align="right" | 2002-2009
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| Tom Warner || align="right" | 2009-2014
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| James Cober || align="right" | 2014-2016
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| Kyle Buller || align="right" | 2016-present
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Grace MB congregation, ca. 2003

Grace Mennonite Brethren (MB) Church held its first service on 9 September 2001. The congregation was accepted into the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches on 15 February 2002 and held its chartering service on 24 February 2002 with fifty members. The first Steering Committee consisted of Ruth Boadway, Peter Durksen, David Martens and Donald McQuarrie.

Grace MB Church came into existence because of the perceived need for a Mennonite Brethren congregation in Waterloo that was multi-generational and caring, with services that were reverent and uplifting, featured quality music and included congregational participation. Some would describe Grace's services as traditional.

During its first year, Grace was served by various guest preachers, and implemented such activities and programs as Sunday school, prayer meetings, and numerous social events. During its first two years Grace conducted its services in the Keffer Chapel at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, located on the campus of Wilfrid Laurier University.

In September 2002 Grace called James Cober as its first pastor. Beginning in October 2003, Grace began holding its services in the Great Hall of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo.

After completing extensive renovations to the Walterfedy building located at 546 Belmont Avenue, West in Kitchener, Grace began worshiping there in September 2013.

Additional Information

Address: 546 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener, ON , N2M 5E3

Phone: 226-243-4735

Website: Grace Mennonite Brethren Church website

Denominational Affiliations:

Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

Grace Mennonite Brethren Church Leaders

Minister Years
James Cober 2002-2009
Tom Warner 2009-2014
James Cober 2014-2016
Kyle Buller 2016-present

Grace Mennonite Brethren Membership

Year Members
2002 50
2010 70
2015 58


Author(s) Peter Durksen
Date Published September 2016

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Durksen, Peter. "Grace Mennonite Brethren Church (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 2016. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Kitchener,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=147105.

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Durksen, Peter. (September 2016). Grace Mennonite Brethren Church (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Kitchener,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=147105.



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