P.O. Box 36, Bluesky, AB, T0H 0J0. (780) 835-2489. Located on 2nd Avenue. Minister Nick Dyck served in 2006 as a congregational leader. In 1965 there were 23 members; in 1975, 23; in 1985, 45; in 1995, 46; in 2000 40. The congregation has been affiliated with the Northwest Mennonite Conference (1956-) and the Mennonite Church (1956-2003). The language of worship is English.

The congregation began services in 1948, and formally organized in 1956. The first building was occupied in 1956. Paul Burkholder is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach of the Northwest Conference and the Mennonite Board of Missions.

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