Arnaud, Manitoba, R0A 0B0. In 1953 I. I. Toews served as the congregational leader. In 1965 there were 26 members. The congregation dissolved in 1980. It had been affiliated with the Manitoba, Canadian and General Conferences of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

The congregation began services in 1925 and formally organized on June 14 that same year. The first building was occupied in 1935 with later building activity in 1952. Abram Peters is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from; the Soviet Union. Formerly an Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church, the congregation dissolved 17 April 1980 due to declining membership.

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