United Mennonite Church of Winnipeg (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
The United Mennonite Church of Winnipeg began services and formally organized in 1958. The first building was occupied in 1958. Bishop Jacob Toews is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from Sargent Ave. Mennonite Church over leadership issues.
Bishop Toews resigned from his position as leader of Sargent Ave. Mennonite Church in Winnipeg when the church constitution was changed to subject the leadership of the congregation to a periodic vote. He left the church and a number of members followed him. The church purchased the former North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren meeting place.
The new church dissolved within the first year. Membership was 45.It had been affiliated with the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba in 1958. The language of worship was German.
Bibliography
Canadian Mennonite (9 May 1958): 8; (19 September 1958): 1; (14 November 1958): 1.
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | February 1989 |
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