New Life Faith Community (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
The New Life Faith Community in Toronto began services in 1983. The first building was occupied in 1997. Adolfo Puricelli is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the Conference of United Mennonite Churches in Ontario.
In 2000 the congregation had 57 members. The congregation has been affiliated with the Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. The language of worship is Spanish.
In 2002 co-pastors Betty Puricelli and Adolfo Puricelli have served as congregational leaders since its formation.
The New Life Faith Community shared space with the Toronto United Mennonite Church at 1774 Queen St. E., Toronto M4L 1G7 (416) 699-4527.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (6 February 1984): 14; (2 October 1989): 13; (28 July 1997): 2.
Additional Information
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MLA style: Epp, Marlene. "New Life Faith Community (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 1986. Web. 21 May 2013. http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/N494.html.
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