Westwood Community Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
The Westwood Community Church in Winnipeg, MB began services in 1978, and formally organized in 1979. The first building was occupied in 1989. Travis J. Reimer is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren due to the latter's large size.
In 1985 there were 146 members; in 1995, 192; in 2000, 197. The congregation has been affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1979-), Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1979-) and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The language of worship is English.
The leaders of the congregation were: Elfrieda and James Nikkel (1979), Emma and Erwin Penner (1979), Lois and Travis Reimer (1979-1988), John M. Schmidt (1989), Lorlie Barkman (1990-1997), Sean Sagert (1998), Victor Neufeld (1999), Roger Thiessen (2000- ).
The congregation's address is 401 Westwood Dr., Winnipeg, MB, R3K 1G4. (204) 888-1771. The church is located at the corner of Westwood Dr. and McBey Ave.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 46; (17 March 1989): 22.
Westwood Community Church 1980. 1980, 15 pp.
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