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The Zion Mennonite Fellowship in [[Elmira (Ontario, Canada)|Elmira]], [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] began services in 1986, and formally organized in 1987. The first building was occupied in 1996. The congregation originated through outreach by the Elmira area Mennonite churches and Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec.
 
The Zion Mennonite Fellowship in [[Elmira (Ontario, Canada)|Elmira]], [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] began services in 1986, and formally organized in 1987. The first building was occupied in 1996. The congregation originated through outreach by the Elmira area Mennonite churches and Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec.
  
 
The original membership was comprised primarily of people from [[Elmira Mennonite Church (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)|Elmira Mennonite Church]] and [[Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora, Ontario, Canada)|Bethel Mennonite Church ]]at Elora.
 
The original membership was comprised primarily of people from [[Elmira Mennonite Church (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)|Elmira Mennonite Church]] and [[Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora, Ontario, Canada)|Bethel Mennonite Church ]]at Elora.
  
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In 1995 there were 66 members; in 2000, 53. The congregation has been affiliated with [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada|Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]] (1988-), Mennonite Church (1988-1999) and the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / Mennonite Church Canada (1995-). The language of worship is English.
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The congregation has been affiliated with [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada|Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]] (1988-), Mennonite Church (1988-1999) and the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / Mennonite Church Canada (1995-). The language of worship is English.
  
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The congregation's address is Box 38, Elmira, ON, N3B 2Z5. (519) 669-3153. Pastor Keith W. Meyers served in 2002 as a congregational leader.
 
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Reporter</em> (22 December 1986): 8; (16 April 1990): 15; (27 May 1996): 4.
 
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Reporter</em> (22 December 1986): 8; (16 April 1990): 15; (27 May 1996): 4.
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': 47 Arthur St. South, Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z5
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'''Phone''': 519-669-3153
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'''Website''': http://thejunctionelmira.com/
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
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[http://home.mennonitechurch.ca// Mennonite Church Canada]
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[https://www.mcec.ca// Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]
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== Zion Mennonite Fellowship Pastoral Leaders ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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| Lay leaders||1987-1989
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|-
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| Marian Wiens (preaching)||1989/1990
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|-
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| Doug Zehr||1990-1994
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|-
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| Art Byer (interim)||1994-1995
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|-
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| Keith Meyers||1996-2004
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|-
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| Gary Horst (interim)||2004-2005
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|-
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| Ken Driedger||2005-2014
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|-
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| Dawne Driedger||2005-2014
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|-
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| Steve Brnjas (interim)||2014-present
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|}
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== Zion Mennonite Fellowship Membership ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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|-
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! Year !! Members
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| 1995 || 66
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| 2000 || 53
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|-
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| 2011 || 70
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|}
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= Map =
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[[Map:Zion Mennonite Fellowship (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)]]
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Revision as of 17:37, 18 April 2014

The Zion Mennonite Fellowship in Elmira, Ontario began services in 1986, and formally organized in 1987. The first building was occupied in 1996. The congregation originated through outreach by the Elmira area Mennonite churches and Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec.

The original membership was comprised primarily of people from Elmira Mennonite Church and Bethel Mennonite Church at Elora.

The congregation has been affiliated with Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (1988-), Mennonite Church (1988-1999) and the Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1995-). The language of worship is English.

Bibliography

Mennonite Reporter (22 December 1986): 8; (16 April 1990): 15; (27 May 1996): 4.

Additional Information

Address: 47 Arthur St. South, Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z5

Phone: 519-669-3153

Website: http://thejunctionelmira.com/

Denominational Affiliations: Mennonite Church Canada

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada

Zion Mennonite Fellowship Pastoral Leaders

Lay leaders 1987-1989
Marian Wiens (preaching) 1989/1990
Doug Zehr 1990-1994
Art Byer (interim) 1994-1995
Keith Meyers 1996-2004
Gary Horst (interim) 2004-2005
Ken Driedger 2005-2014
Dawne Driedger 2005-2014
Steve Brnjas (interim) 2014-present

Zion Mennonite Fellowship Membership

Year Members
1995 66
2000 53
2011 70

Map

Map:Zion Mennonite Fellowship (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Date Published April 1987

Cite This Article

MLA style

Epp, Marlene. "Zion Mennonite Fellowship (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 1987. Web. 16 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Zion_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Elmira,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=121472.

APA style

Epp, Marlene. (April 1987). Zion Mennonite Fellowship (Elmira, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Zion_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Elmira,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=121472.



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