Matheson Island Mennonite Chapel (Riverton, Manitoba, Canada)
Riverton, MB, R0C 2R0. (204) 378-2930. Located on Matheson Island. Neill and Edith Von Gunten served in 2001 as congregational leaders. The congregation has been affiliated with, but not a member of, the Conference of Mennonites in Canada. The language of worship is English.
The congregation began services in 1947. The first building was occupied in 1949. The congregation originated through outreach by the Native Ministries program of the Conference of Mennonites in Canada.
The log chapel was renovated in 1987. The congregational leaders are salaried by CMC Native Ministries.
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | February 1989 |
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Epp, Marlene. (February 1989). Matheson Island Mennonite Chapel (Riverton, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 21 December 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Matheson_Island_Mennonite_Chapel_(Riverton,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=89482.
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