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Through the sponsorship of the Open Brethren, Gary McLeod and his family moved to Pemberton in 1976. The resulting youth program flourished, but as the two existing groups of believers in Pemberton were small in size, Gary and Tom decided to combine their efforts. Unfortunately, turmoil and instability followed. The McLeod family also ended up moving to Whistler, allowing Tom to once again continue the ministry alone.  
 
Through the sponsorship of the Open Brethren, Gary McLeod and his family moved to Pemberton in 1976. The resulting youth program flourished, but as the two existing groups of believers in Pemberton were small in size, Gary and Tom decided to combine their efforts. Unfortunately, turmoil and instability followed. The McLeod family also ended up moving to Whistler, allowing Tom to once again continue the ministry alone.  
  
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In 1982, [[Dyck, Nick (1921-2022)|Nick Dyck]], of the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] [[Church Planting British Columbia (British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches)|Board of Church Extension]] came to assist the congregation during its struggles; the resulting denominational variety intrinsic to the congregation's past created tension and stress.  In May of this same year, Art and Leona Martens traveled from Surrey, BC to Pemberton on the weekends to lead the congregation.  In 1983 the congregation organized under the support of the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. 
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In 1982, [[Dyck, Nick (1921-2022)|Nick Dyck]], of the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] [[Church Planting British Columbia (British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches)|Board of Church Extension]] came to assist the congregation during its struggles; the resulting denominational variety intrinsic to the congregation's past created tension and stress. In May of this same year, Art and Leona Martens traveled from Surrey, BC to Pemberton on the weekends to lead the congregation.  In 1983 the congregation organized under the support of the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. 
  
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In September 1985, Henry Thiessen was called as the new Mennonite Brethren congregation's first pastor.  His background in twenty-four years of interdenominational missions allowed for the required sensitivity to the diversity of believers in the congregation.
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In September 1985, Henry Thiessen was called as the new Mennonite Brethren congregation's first pastor. His background in twenty-four years of interdenominational missions allowed for the required sensitivity to the diversity of believers in the congregation.
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In 2018, the Pemberton Community Church purchased the building formerly owned by St. David’s United Church, and renovated the structure to add additional space and a modern elevator to the building.  
  
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In 2010 the congregation's membership was 60 and the average weekly attendance was 80.
 
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies. "Pemberton Christian Fellowship." http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/british_columbia_archives/pemberton_christian_fellowship_archives/  (accessed 10 November 2009).
 
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies. "Pemberton Christian Fellowship." http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/british_columbia_archives/pemberton_christian_fellowship_archives/  (accessed 10 November 2009).
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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (27 May 1988): 14.
 
''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (27 May 1988): 14.
  
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<h3>Archives:</h3> Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies: [http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/british_columbia_archives/pemberton_christian_fellowship_archives/ Volume 398].
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=== Archives: ===
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Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies: [http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/british_columbia_archives/pemberton_christian_fellowship_archives/ Volume 398].
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
 
'''Mailing Address''': Box 310, Pemberton, BC   V0N 2L0
 
'''Mailing Address''': Box 310, Pemberton, BC   V0N 2L0
  
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<strong>Meeting Address</strong>: Pemberton Community Centre, 7567 Meadows Road, Pemberton, BC
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'''Meeting Address''': 7420 Dogwood Street, Pemberton BC  V0N 2L1
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'''Mailing Address''': PO Box 301, Pemberton BC V0N 2L0
  
 
'''Phone''': 604-894-6410
 
'''Phone''': 604-894-6410
  
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'''Website''': [http://www.pembertonchristian.com/ Pemberton Christian Fellowship]
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'''Website''': [http://www.pembertonchurch.com/ Pemberton Christian Fellowship]
  
 
'''Denominational Affiliations:'''
 
'''Denominational Affiliations:'''
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=== Pemberton Christian Fellowship Leading Ministers ===
 
=== Pemberton Christian Fellowship Leading Ministers ===
 
{|  class="wikitable"  
 
{|  class="wikitable"  
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! Minister !! Years
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! Minister
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! Years
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| Les Zimmerman
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1974-1976
 
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| Les Zimmerman ||  align="right" | 1974-1976
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| Tom Mitchell
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1976-1982
 
|-  
 
|-  
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| Tom Mitchell ||  align="right" | 1976-1982
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| Gary McLeod
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1976-1982
 
|-  
 
|-  
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| Gary McLeod ||  align="right" | 1976-1982
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| Art Martens
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1982-1983
 
|-  
 
|-  
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| Art Martens ||  align="right" | 1982-1983
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| Henry Thiessen
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1984-1991
 
|-  
 
|-  
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| Henry Thiessen ||  align="right" | 1984-1991
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| Will Born
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1991-1993
 
|-  
 
|-  
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| Will Born ||  align="right" | 1991-1993
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| Neil Klassen
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1993-2004
 
|-  
 
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| Neil Klassen ||  align="right" | 1993-2004
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| Mark Leverton
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| style="text-align:right;" | 2004-2005
 
|-  
 
|-  
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| Mark Leverton ||  align="right" | 2004-2005
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| Paul Cumin
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| style="text-align:right;" | 2006-2017
 
|-  
 
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| Paul Cumin ||  align="right" | 2006-present
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| Phil Cann
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| style="text-align:right;" | 2017-present
 
|}
 
|}
 
=== Pemberton Christian Fellowship Membership ===
 
=== Pemberton Christian Fellowship Membership ===
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! Year !! Members
 
! Year !! Members
 
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| 1985
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| 1990
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| style="text-align:right;" | 35
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| 1996
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| 1990 ||  align="right" | 35
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| 2001
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| 1996 ||  align="right" | 25
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| 2005
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| 2001 || align="right" | 49
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| style="text-align:right;" | 60
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| style="text-align:right;" | 80
 
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| 2015
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| style="text-align:right;" | 55
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| style="text-align:right;" | 80
 
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| 2010 || align="right" | 60
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| 2020
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| style="text-align:right;" | 40
 
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Pemberton Christian Fellowship, early 1980s.
Source: Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia Archives,
Fond 30-Series 21-File 1992.001.147.

Pemberton Christian Fellowship has a diverse and storied history. In May 1974, Les Zimmerman and his family moved to Pemberton, British Columbia (BC) through the sponsorship of the Regular Baptists of Squamish, BC. Tom and Gale Mitchell joined them in their efforts the following month. After two years of service, the Zimmermans moved to Whistler, BC, leaving Tom to continue in the work already underway in Pemberton.  

Through the sponsorship of the Open Brethren, Gary McLeod and his family moved to Pemberton in 1976. The resulting youth program flourished, but as the two existing groups of believers in Pemberton were small in size, Gary and Tom decided to combine their efforts. Unfortunately, turmoil and instability followed. The McLeod family also ended up moving to Whistler, allowing Tom to once again continue the ministry alone.  

In 1982, Nick Dyck, of the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Board of Church Extension came to assist the congregation during its struggles; the resulting denominational variety intrinsic to the congregation's past created tension and stress. In May of this same year, Art and Leona Martens traveled from Surrey, BC to Pemberton on the weekends to lead the congregation.  In 1983 the congregation organized under the support of the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. 

In September 1985, Henry Thiessen was called as the new Mennonite Brethren congregation's first pastor. His background in twenty-four years of interdenominational missions allowed for the required sensitivity to the diversity of believers in the congregation.

In 2018, the Pemberton Community Church purchased the building formerly owned by St. David’s United Church, and renovated the structure to add additional space and a modern elevator to the building.

Bibliography

Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies. "Pemberton Christian Fellowship." http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/british_columbia_archives/pemberton_christian_fellowship_archives/ (accessed 10 November 2009).

Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 14.

Archives:

Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies: Volume 398.

Additional Information

Mailing Address: Box 310, Pemberton, BC   V0N 2L0

Meeting Address: 7420 Dogwood Street, Pemberton BC V0N 2L1

Mailing Address: PO Box 301, Pemberton BC V0N 2L0

Phone: 604-894-6410

Website: Pemberton Christian Fellowship

Denominational Affiliations:

British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)

Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)

General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-2002)

Pemberton Christian Fellowship Leading Ministers

Minister Years
Les Zimmerman 1974-1976
Tom Mitchell 1976-1982
Gary McLeod 1976-1982
Art Martens 1982-1983
Henry Thiessen 1984-1991
Will Born 1991-1993
Neil Klassen 1993-2004
Mark Leverton 2004-2005
Paul Cumin 2006-2017
Phil Cann 2017-present

Pemberton Christian Fellowship Membership

Year Members
1985 17
1990 35
1996 25
2001 49
2005 55
60 80
2015 55 80
2020 24 40


Author(s) Andrew Klager
Date Published June 2023

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Klager, Andrew. "Pemberton Christian Fellowship (Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2023. Web. 28 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Pemberton_Christian_Fellowship_(Pemberton,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=175775.

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