The Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church in Brandon, Manitoba began in 1954 as the Gospel Light Mission, a ministry to rural people who sought employment in the city of Brandon. Under the leadership of Abe Froese evening services were initially conducted in a rented house. On 21 November 1954 a dedication took place. In spring 1956, Lawrence Warkentin became the pastor and the services were moved to the Forresters Hall. On 20 August 1957 the church had a sod-turning ceremony for a new building. The first baptismal service was held in June 1959.

The church was accepted into the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba in 1960 as the Brandon Mennonite Brethren Church. In 1973 the Alexander Mennonite Brethren Church joined membership with the Richmond Park MB Church.

The congregation was formerly known as Brandon Gospel Light Mission, Hillside Mission, and Brandon Mennonite Brethren.

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Additional Information

Address: 1525 26th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 3C2

Phone: 204-571-4444

Website: Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church

Denominational Affiliation:

Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1960-present)

Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1960-present)

General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1960-2002)

Richmond Park MB Church Leading Ministers

Richmond Park MB Church Membership

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