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The Zurich Mennonite congregation at Zurich, ON began services and formally organized on 26 March 1908. The first building was occupied in 1910, with a subsequent building program in 1989. Peter Ropp is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from [[Blake Mennonite Church (Zurich, Ontario, Canada)|Hay Amish Mennonite]] over rejection of [[Dress|dress]] regulations.
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The Zurich Mennonite congregation near Zurich, [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] began services and formally organized on 26 March 1908. The first building was occupied in 1910, with a subsequent building program in 1989 outside the town. Peter Ropp is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from [[Blake Mennonite Church (Zurich, Ontario, Canada)|Hay Amish Mennonite]] over rejection of [[Dress|dress]] regulations.
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= Bibliography =
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<em>Mennonite Reporter</em> (21 August 1989): 10.
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Burkholder, L. J. <em>A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario.</em> Kitchener, ON: Mennonite Conference of Ontario, 1935: 101.
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<em>Zurich Mennonite Church: Seventy-five Years 1908-1983.</em> 1983.
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Church records at church and [http://grebel.uwaterloo.ca/mao/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': 37818 Zurich Hensall Rd, Box 131, Zurich, Ontario N0M 2T0
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'''Phone''': (519) 236-4933
  
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In 1950 there were 143 members; in 1965, 140; in 1975, 185; in 1985, 233; in 1995, 268; in 2000, 276. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec|Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec]] (1908-1988), Mennonite Church (1908-), [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada|Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada]] (1988-) and Conference of Mennonites in Canada (1995-). The language of worship is English.
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'''Website''': http://www.kingsfieldcommon.ca/zurich-mennonite-church/
  
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Pastoral leaders who served Zurich have included: Christian Schrag (1911-1939), Stephen M. Peachey (1935-1952), Cyril Gingerich (1951/52), Albert Martin (1949-1961), Orval Jantzi (1961-1966), Ephraim Gingerich (1966-1970), Cyril Gingerich (Interim, 1971), Clayton Kuepfer (1972-1990), Paul &amp; Grace Brunner (Interim, 1991/92), Winston Martin (Interim, 1992), Phil &amp; Julie Bender (1993-1997), Reynold Kipfer (Interim 1998/99), Harold &amp; Judy Shantz (2000- )
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
  
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The congregation's address is Box 131, Zurich, ON, N0M 2T0. (519) 236-4933. The church is located on Huron County Rd. 84 west of Zurich.
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[[Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec]], 1908-1988
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= Bibliography =
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Reporter</em> (21 August 1989): 10.
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[[Mennonite Church (MC)]], 1908-1999
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[[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]], 1988-
  
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Burkholder, L. J. <em class="gameo_bibliography">A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario.</em> Kitchener, ON: Mennonite Conference of Ontario, 1935: 101.
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[[Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / [[Mennonite Church Canada]], 1999-
  
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Zurich Mennonite Church: Seventy-five Years 1908-1983.</em> 1983.
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== Zurich Mennonite Church Pastors ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Name!!Years<br />of Service
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| Christian Schrag||1911-1939
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| Stephen M. Peachey||1935-1952
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| Cyril Gingerich||1951/1952
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| Albert Martin||1949-1961
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|-
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| Orval Jantzi||1961-1966
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|-
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| Ephraim Gingerich||1966-1970
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|-
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| Cyril Gingerich (Interim)||1971
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|-
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| Clayton Kuepfer||1972-1990
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|-
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| Paul Brunner (Interim)||1991/1992
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|-
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| Grace Brunner (Interim)||1991/1992
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|-
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| Winston Martin (Interim)||1992
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|-
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| Phil Bender||1993-1997
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|-
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| Julie Bender||1993-1997
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|-
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| Reynold Kipfer (Interim)||1998-1999
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|-
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| Harold Shantz||2000-2003
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| Judy Shantz||2000-2003
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| Phil Wagler||2003-2010
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| Tim Doherty||2004-2011
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| Tom Roes||2007-Present
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| Ken Gazley (Intentional interim)||2012-Present
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|}
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== Zurich Mennonite Church Membership ==
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In 1950 there were 143 members; in 1965, 140; in 1975, 185; in 1985, 233; in 1995, 268; in 2000, 276.
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Members
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| 1950 || 143
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| 1965 || 140
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| 1975 || 185
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| 1985 || 233
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| 1995 || 268
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| 2000 || 276
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| 2011 || 235
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|}
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== Original Mennonite Encyclopedia Article ==
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By Roy S. Koch. Copied by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Waterloo, Ontario, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 1047. All rights reserved. For information on ordering the encyclopedia visit the [http://www.heraldpress.com/ Herald Press website].
  
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Church records at church and [http://grebel.uwaterloo.ca/mao/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
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Zurich Mennonite Church (MC) located in the village of Zurich, Huron County, Ontario, about two miles east of Lake Huron, affiliated with the Ontario Conference, was organized on 26 March 1908 by former members of the Amish congregation nearby. Christian Schrag was ordained minister on 18 February 1911. Others ministers with date of ordination were Stephen M. Peachey 1935, Gordon Schrag 1937, Cyril Gingerich 1951, Albert Martin 1949, and Hubert Schwartzentruber 1958. Stanley Sauder was licensed to serve as pastor of the Thames Road congregation in Exeter, an outpost of the Zurich congregation. In 1959 the congregation had 148 members, with Albert Martin as bishop-pastor.
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= Map =
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[[Map:Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church (Zurich, Ontario, Canada)]]
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Revision as of 18:56, 8 January 2014

The Zurich Mennonite congregation near Zurich, Ontario began services and formally organized on 26 March 1908. The first building was occupied in 1910, with a subsequent building program in 1989 outside the town. Peter Ropp is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from Hay Amish Mennonite over rejection of dress regulations.

Bibliography

Mennonite Reporter (21 August 1989): 10.

Burkholder, L. J. A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario. Kitchener, ON: Mennonite Conference of Ontario, 1935: 101.

Zurich Mennonite Church: Seventy-five Years 1908-1983. 1983.

Church records at church and Mennonite Archives of Ontario.

Additional Information

Address: 37818 Zurich Hensall Rd, Box 131, Zurich, Ontario N0M 2T0

Phone: (519) 236-4933

Website: http://www.kingsfieldcommon.ca/zurich-mennonite-church/

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec, 1908-1988

Mennonite Church (MC), 1908-1999

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada, 1988-

Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada, 1999-

Zurich Mennonite Church Pastors

Name Years
of Service
Christian Schrag 1911-1939
Stephen M. Peachey 1935-1952
Cyril Gingerich 1951/1952
Albert Martin 1949-1961
Orval Jantzi 1961-1966
Ephraim Gingerich 1966-1970
Cyril Gingerich (Interim) 1971
Clayton Kuepfer 1972-1990
Paul Brunner (Interim) 1991/1992
Grace Brunner (Interim) 1991/1992
Winston Martin (Interim) 1992
Phil Bender 1993-1997
Julie Bender 1993-1997
Reynold Kipfer (Interim) 1998-1999
Harold Shantz 2000-2003
Judy Shantz 2000-2003
Phil Wagler 2003-2010
Tim Doherty 2004-2011
Tom Roes 2007-Present
Ken Gazley (Intentional interim) 2012-Present

Zurich Mennonite Church Membership

In 1950 there were 143 members; in 1965, 140; in 1975, 185; in 1985, 233; in 1995, 268; in 2000, 276.

Year Members
1950 143
1965 140
1975 185
1985 233
1995 268
2000 276
2011 235

Original Mennonite Encyclopedia Article

By Roy S. Koch. Copied by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Waterloo, Ontario, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 1047. All rights reserved. For information on ordering the encyclopedia visit the Herald Press website.

Zurich Mennonite Church (MC) located in the village of Zurich, Huron County, Ontario, about two miles east of Lake Huron, affiliated with the Ontario Conference, was organized on 26 March 1908 by former members of the Amish congregation nearby. Christian Schrag was ordained minister on 18 February 1911. Others ministers with date of ordination were Stephen M. Peachey 1935, Gordon Schrag 1937, Cyril Gingerich 1951, Albert Martin 1949, and Hubert Schwartzentruber 1958. Stanley Sauder was licensed to serve as pastor of the Thames Road congregation in Exeter, an outpost of the Zurich congregation. In 1959 the congregation had 148 members, with Albert Martin as bishop-pastor.

Map

Map:Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church (Zurich, Ontario, Canada)


Author(s) Sam Steiner
Date Published January 2014

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Steiner, Sam. "Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church (Zurich, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2014. Web. 25 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Kingsfield-Zurich_Mennonite_Church_(Zurich,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=105408.

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Steiner, Sam. (January 2014). Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church (Zurich, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Kingsfield-Zurich_Mennonite_Church_(Zurich,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=105408.



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