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Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975) <br /> | Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975) <br /> | ||
Digitized by Hiebert Library. [http://callimachus.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15008coll27/id/121/rec/208 Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies]''.]] | Digitized by Hiebert Library. [http://callimachus.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15008coll27/id/121/rec/208 Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies]''.]] | ||
| − | + | Zion [[Krimmer Mennonite Brethren|Krimmer Mennonite Brethren]] Church, located near [[Dinuba (California, USA)|Dinuba]], Tulare County, [[California (USA)|California]], was organized in March 1911 by several families from South Dakota who came to California under the leadership of Rev. John Z. Kleinsasser and settled on the Clark and Kennedy Ranch near Dinuba. The Zion congregation was the first--and only--Krimmer Mennonite Brethren (KMB) congregation ever established in California. The nearest other KMB congregation was located in [[Kansas (USA)|Kansas]]. Kleinsasser served as the first pastor of the congregation, and a meetinghouse was completed in 1911. | |
The principal occupation of its members in the 1950s was grape farming, with cotton and dairy farming next. | The principal occupation of its members in the 1950s was grape farming, with cotton and dairy farming next. | ||
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In 1960, the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Conference merged with the [[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Mennonite Brethren Conference]]. At that time the Zion congregation became known as the Zion Mennonite Brethren Church. | In 1960, the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Conference merged with the [[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Mennonite Brethren Conference]]. At that time the Zion congregation became known as the Zion Mennonite Brethren Church. | ||
| − | Zion achieved its highest membership in 1954, with 262 members. Membership dwindled after that time until by the late 1980s the congregation no longer | + | Zion achieved its highest membership in 1954, with 262 members. Membership dwindled after that time until by the late 1980s the congregation was no longer considered viable. Zion held its last worship service on 28 August 1988. |
The following ministers served the church up until 1957: J. Z. Kleinsasser, J. A. Wiens, A. J. Bearg, J. P. Glanzer, J. J. Kleinsasser, D. V. Wiebe, C. F. Plett, and Clarence E. Hofer, who was pastor in 1957. In 1957 the membership was 238. | The following ministers served the church up until 1957: J. Z. Kleinsasser, J. A. Wiens, A. J. Bearg, J. P. Glanzer, J. J. Kleinsasser, D. V. Wiebe, C. F. Plett, and Clarence E. Hofer, who was pastor in 1957. In 1957 the membership was 238. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:14, 6 October 2016
Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975)
Digitized by Hiebert Library. Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies.
Zion Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Church, located near Dinuba, Tulare County, California, was organized in March 1911 by several families from South Dakota who came to California under the leadership of Rev. John Z. Kleinsasser and settled on the Clark and Kennedy Ranch near Dinuba. The Zion congregation was the first--and only--Krimmer Mennonite Brethren (KMB) congregation ever established in California. The nearest other KMB congregation was located in Kansas. Kleinsasser served as the first pastor of the congregation, and a meetinghouse was completed in 1911.
The principal occupation of its members in the 1950s was grape farming, with cotton and dairy farming next.
In 1960, the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Conference merged with the Mennonite Brethren Conference. At that time the Zion congregation became known as the Zion Mennonite Brethren Church.
Zion achieved its highest membership in 1954, with 262 members. Membership dwindled after that time until by the late 1980s the congregation was no longer considered viable. Zion held its last worship service on 28 August 1988.
The following ministers served the church up until 1957: J. Z. Kleinsasser, J. A. Wiens, A. J. Bearg, J. P. Glanzer, J. J. Kleinsasser, D. V. Wiebe, C. F. Plett, and Clarence E. Hofer, who was pastor in 1957. In 1957 the membership was 238.
Bibliography
Fresno Pacific University. "Zion Mennonite Brethren Church." Web. 20 March 2014. http://www.fresno.edu/library/cmbs/archives/cb509.
Archival Records
Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies, Fresno, CA: Record Group CB509.
Additional Information
Denominational Affiliation:
Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Church
Pacific District Conference of M. B. Churches
U. S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
| Author(s) | Clarence E. Hofer |
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| Richard D. Thiessen | |
| Date Published | March 2014 |
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Hofer, Clarence E. and Richard D. Thiessen. "Zion Mennonite Brethren Church (Dinuba, California, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2014. Web. 19 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Zion_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Dinuba,_California,_USA)&oldid=138954.
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Hofer, Clarence E. and Richard D. Thiessen. (March 2014). Zion Mennonite Brethren Church (Dinuba, California, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Zion_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Dinuba,_California,_USA)&oldid=138954.
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