Abbotsford Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada)
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| Abbotsford Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Source: David Giesbrecht |
The congregation began services and formally organized in 1948 and affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite conference. The first building was occupied in 1950, with a subsequent building program in 1959. Claude Unruh and Jacob F. Thiessen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through colonization from Alberta and Manitoba.
The congregation was first listed in the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Yearbook for 1950. In 1958 it had 190 members, served by ministers Frank P. Wiebe, A. W. Baerg and A. J. Wilson. Ministers Beverly Toews and Cornie Wiebe served as non-salaried congregational leaders in 2001.
The group operates the Pacific Christian School.
Bibliography
Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. Ste. Anne, MB: Gospel Publishers, 1975.
Mennonite Reporter (5 Sept. 1977): 3.
Additional Information
Address: 4239 Mt. Lehman Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1Y1; located in the Mount Lehman area of Abbotsford.
Telephone: 604-856-7961
Denominational Affiliation:
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
Abbotsford Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Membership
| Year |
Members |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 239 |
| 1985 | 122 |
| 2000 | 138 |
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