Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta, Canada)
The Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation at Linden, Alberta had its beginning in January 1992 when members of the Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite met in the Sunnyslope Hall to organize. A few days later a group met at the Swalwell Hall to organize a new congregation there. They believed churches that were smaller fared better spiritually. All those interested in the new congregations were asked to decide on their church within six months. Sixty-six members chose Sunnyslope. Minister Henry "Hank" Enns and Deacon Leonard Loewen served as the first ordained leaders.
Church services began 26 January 1992 in the Sunnyslope Hall, a former schoolhouse then used as a community hall. The congregation constructed a new church that was dedicated 11 June 1995.
Ministers Gary Klassen and Trev Toews served in 2019 as a congregational leaders.
The congregation operates the Kneehill Christian School together with the Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite and the Swalwell Country Church.
Bibliography
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2009): 25-26; (2019): 31-32.
Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 69-70.
Additional Information
Location: 7 km north of Linden on Hwy. 806 and 3 km west on Hwy. 582.
Phone: 403-443-5224
Denominational Affiliation:
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
Ordained Pastors at the Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Henry Enns (1945-2016) | 1992-2016 |
| Gary Klassen | 2003-present |
| Trev Toews | 2018-present |
Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 78 |
| 2000 | 78 |
| 2010 | 86 |
| 2019 | 96 |
Maps
Map:Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta)
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | June 2020 |
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Steiner, Samuel J. (June 2020). Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 28 March 2025, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Sunnyslope_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Linden,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=169075.
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