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The Bergthaler Mennonite congregation began services in 1908; the first building was occupied in 1912. [[Funk, Johann (1836-1917)|Johann Funk]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from [[Russia|Russia]]. | The Bergthaler Mennonite congregation began services in 1908; the first building was occupied in 1912. [[Funk, Johann (1836-1917)|Johann Funk]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from [[Russia|Russia]]. | ||
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Gerbrandt, H.J. <em>Adventure in Faith.</em> Altona: Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Manitoba, 1970. | Gerbrandt, H.J. <em>Adventure in Faith.</em> Altona: Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Manitoba, 1970. | ||
| − | + | ''Mennonite Reporter'' (May 15, 1978), 11; (Mar. 18, 1996), 15. | |
Unpublished congregational history, 1979, 12 pp. MHC. | Unpublished congregational history, 1979, 12 pp. MHC. | ||
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| − | Address: 117 2nd Street NW, Altona, MB | + | '''Address''': 117 2nd Street NW, Altona, MB |
| − | Phone: 204-324-6717 | + | '''Phone''': 204-324-6717 |
| − | Denominational Affiliations: | + | '''Denominational Affiliations''': |
[http://www.mennochurch.mb.ca/ Mennonite Church Manitoba] | [http://www.mennochurch.mb.ca/ Mennonite Church Manitoba] | ||
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Congregational records at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm MHC]. | Congregational records at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm MHC]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:26, 27 May 2019
The Bergthaler Mennonite congregation began services in 1908; the first building was occupied in 1912. Johann Funk is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from Russia.
Minister Peter Penner served in 2000 as a salaried congregational leader. In 1965 there were 529 members; in 1975, 590; in 1985, 637; in 1995, 561; 2000, 532; 2008, 411. The congregation has been affiliated with the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba, the Conference of Mennonites in Canada and the General Conference Mennonite Church since 1968. The languages of worship are English and German. The language transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
Bibliography
Epp-Thiessen, Esther. Altona: The Story of a Prairie Town. Altona, Man. : D.W. Friesen, 1982.
Gerbrandt, H.J. Adventure in Faith. Altona: Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Manitoba, 1970.
Mennonite Reporter (May 15, 1978), 11; (Mar. 18, 1996), 15.
Unpublished congregational history, 1979, 12 pp. MHC.
Additional Information
Address: 117 2nd Street NW, Altona, MB
Phone: 204-324-6717
Denominational Affiliations:
Additional Information
Congregational records at MHC.
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
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| Date Published | September 1986 |
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Epp, Marlene. "Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church (Altona, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 1986. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Altona_Bergthaler_Mennonite_Church_(Altona,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=164079.
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Epp, Marlene. (September 1986). Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church (Altona, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Altona_Bergthaler_Mennonite_Church_(Altona,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=164079.
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