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Imago Dei (Latin for "Image of God"), led by professional artists Rob and Ruth Des Cotes, began in the fall of 2002 with 15-20 people and focused on the artistic community of Vancouver using a multi-campus structure. The church joined the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] in 2003 and received funding from the conference's Board of Church Extension. At that time the church had grown to 30-40 people and met primarily in home groups. The church also ran two public gatherings a month in Fairview Baptist Church, 1708 W. 16th St. in Vancouver featuring an arts-based outreach service with dancers, poets, film and music, and a contemplative service featuring Taize-styled worship of sung prayer and communion. | Imago Dei (Latin for "Image of God"), led by professional artists Rob and Ruth Des Cotes, began in the fall of 2002 with 15-20 people and focused on the artistic community of Vancouver using a multi-campus structure. The church joined the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] in 2003 and received funding from the conference's Board of Church Extension. At that time the church had grown to 30-40 people and met primarily in home groups. The church also ran two public gatherings a month in Fairview Baptist Church, 1708 W. 16th St. in Vancouver featuring an arts-based outreach service with dancers, poets, film and music, and a contemplative service featuring Taize-styled worship of sung prayer and communion. | ||
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= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| − | "A church in the image of God." | + | "A church in the image of God." ''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (2 May 2003): [http://www.mbherald.com/42/06/news-6.en.html http://www.mbherald.com/42/06/news-6.en.html] (accessed 11 November 2009). |
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
<strong>Mailing address</strong>: 260 East 24th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5V 2Z6 | <strong>Mailing address</strong>: 260 East 24th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5V 2Z6 | ||
| − | + | '''Phone''': 604-874-6246 | |
| − | + | '''Website''': [http://www.imagodeicommunity.ca Imago Dei Christian Community] | |
| − | + | '''Denominational Affiliations''': | |
<span class="link-external">[http://www.bcmb.org/ British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]</span> (2003-present) | <span class="link-external">[http://www.bcmb.org/ British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]</span> (2003-present) | ||
| − | + | [http://www.mennonitebrethren.ca/ Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] (2003-present) | |
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| + | === Imago Dei Christian Community Membership === | ||
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| + | ! Year | ||
| + | ! Members | ||
| + | ! Attendance | ||
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| + | | 2010 | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right;" | 40 | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right;" | 100 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 2015 | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right;" | - | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right;" | 225 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 2020 | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right;" | 75 | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right;" | 55 | ||
| + | |} | ||
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[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
| + | [[Category:British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:British Columbia Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Canadian Congregations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:52, 28 May 2023
Imago Dei (Latin for "Image of God"), led by professional artists Rob and Ruth Des Cotes, began in the fall of 2002 with 15-20 people and focused on the artistic community of Vancouver using a multi-campus structure. The church joined the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches in 2003 and received funding from the conference's Board of Church Extension. At that time the church had grown to 30-40 people and met primarily in home groups. The church also ran two public gatherings a month in Fairview Baptist Church, 1708 W. 16th St. in Vancouver featuring an arts-based outreach service with dancers, poets, film and music, and a contemplative service featuring Taize-styled worship of sung prayer and communion.
Bibliography
"A church in the image of God." Mennonite Brethren Herald (2 May 2003): http://www.mbherald.com/42/06/news-6.en.html (accessed 11 November 2009).
Additional Information
Mailing address: 260 East 24th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5V 2Z6
Phone: 604-874-6246
Website: Imago Dei Christian Community
Denominational Affiliations:
British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (2003-present)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (2003-present)
Imago Dei Christian Community Membership
| Year | Members | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40 | 100 |
| 2015 | - | 225 |
| 2020 | 75 | 55 |
| Author(s) | Richard D Thiessen |
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| Date Published | May 2023 |
Cite This Article
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Thiessen, Richard D. "Imago Dei Christian Community (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2023. Web. 25 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Imago_Dei_Christian_Community_(Vancouver,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=175676.
APA style
Thiessen, Richard D. (May 2023). Imago Dei Christian Community (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Imago_Dei_Christian_Community_(Vancouver,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=175676.
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