Rouge Valley Mennonite Church (Markham, Ontario, Canada)
The Rouge Valley congregation in Markham, ON began services and formally organized in 1986. The first building was occupied in 1861. A new building was erected in 1996. Steve Drudge is considered the founding leader of the merged congregation. The congregation originated through the merger of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church and Steeles Ave. Mennonite Church. The congregation uses the building of the former Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, built in 1861 and renovated several times.
In 1995 there were 99 members; in 2000, 109. The congregation has been affiliated with the Mennonite Church (1988-1999), Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (1988-) and the Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1995-). The language of worship is English.
Pastoral leaders have included Steve Drudge (1986-July 2003), Nancy Brubaker Bauman (Interim, 2003/2004), and Pieter Niemeyer (2001-; lead minister, 2004- )
The congregation's address is 7452 Reesor Rd., Markham, ON, L6B 1A8. (905) 294-2640. Located 2 km south of Hwy. #7, and 1.5 km north of Steeles Ave.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (29 July 1996): 15; (14 October 1996): 14.
Records at Mennonite Archives of Ontario.
Additional Information
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