Winnipeg Central Mennonite Brethren Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
The Winnipeg Central Mennonite Brethren congregation in Winnipeg, Manitoba began services and formally organized in 1960. The first building was occupied in 1960. D. K. Duerksen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from South End Mennonite Brethren Church.
In 1965 there were 193 members; in 1985, 215; in 1995, 181. The congregation dissolved in 1995. It had been affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1961-1995), Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1961-1995) and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1961-1995). The language of worship was German and English.
When the congregation dissolved in 1995, about 100 members transferred to the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church.
The church was located at 520 William Ave. Interim Pastor Vic Neufeld served in 1995 as a congregational leader.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 44; (11 August 1995): 19.
Toews, John A. A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pilgrims and Pioneers. Fresno, CA, 1975: 162.
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