Langley Mennonite Fellowship (Langley, British Columbia, Canada)
20997 40th Ave., Langley, BC, V3A 8N9. (604) 530-0333. Minister Henry Krause served in 2002 as a congregational leader. In 1985 there were 60 members; in 1995, 86; in 2000 94. The congregation has been affiliated with Mennonite Church British Columbia, Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1981-) and General Conference Mennonite Church (1981-1999). The language of worship is English.
The congregation began services in 1978. The first building was occupied in 1980. Erwin Cornelson is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach efforts of individuals.
The fellowship began when several individuals (Peter Rempel, Heidi and Henry Martens, and Mary and Hans Rempel) decided to begin meeting together for worship, due to dissatisfaction with existing church options in the Vancouver area.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (12 June 1978): 14; (19 January 1981): 2A; (15 June 1992): B1; (5 April 1993): 9; (19 April 1993): 1-2.
Churches in Profile. Conference of Mennonites in British Columbia, 1978: 73-75.
See William Klassen. "Joyful Service Among the Children of Peace." in Harry Loewen, ed., Why I am a Mennonite. Kitchener, ON: Herald Press, 1988.
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