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The Steinbach Mennonite Brethren congregation at [[Steinbach (Manitoba, Canada)|Steinbach]], [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] began services in 1926, and formally organized in 1927. Until 1927 the group worshiped together with the [[Cornerstone Bible Church (Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada)|Evangelical Mennonite Brethren]]. Gerhard H. Unruh is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]].
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[[File:SteinbachMBChurch1951.jpg|400px|thumbnail|''Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church, 1951.<br />
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Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975)<br />
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Digitized by Hiebert Library. [http://callimachus.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15008coll27/id/69/rec/182 Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies]''.]]
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[[File:SteinbachMBChurch2008.jpg|400px|thumbnail|''Steinbach MB Church, ca. 2008<br />
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Source: Church website''.]]
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The Steinbach Mennonite Brethren congregation at [[Steinbach (Manitoba, Canada)|Steinbach]], [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] began services in 1926, and formally organized in 1927. Until 1927 the group worshiped together with the [[Cornerstone Bible Church (Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada)|Evangelical Mennonite Brethren]]. Gerhard H. Unruh is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through emigration from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]].
  
 
The group first met in the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren church, but then purchased and remodeled an old school. The lot was purchased in 1942 but the new church could not be built because of World War II. The new sanctuary was completed in 1947. In 1957 and 1970, the building was enlarged. In 1978, the adjacent lot was bought for possible expansion and parking. A new sanctuary was completed in 1987.
 
The group first met in the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren church, but then purchased and remodeled an old school. The lot was purchased in 1942 but the new church could not be built because of World War II. The new sanctuary was completed in 1947. In 1957 and 1970, the building was enlarged. In 1978, the adjacent lot was bought for possible expansion and parking. A new sanctuary was completed in 1987.
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Harder, Leland. <em>Steinbach and Its Churches.</em> Elkhart, IN: Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 1970, 109 pp.
 
Harder, Leland. <em>Steinbach and Its Churches.</em> Elkhart, IN: Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 1970, 109 pp.
  
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<em>Mennonite Brethren Herald</em> (27 May 1988): 41.
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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (27 May 1988): 41.
  
 
Mennonites in Canada Collection, "70-Steinbach," [https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
 
Mennonites in Canada Collection, "70-Steinbach," [https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
  
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Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church. "A Brief History of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church." http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/brief.shtml (accessed 10 November 2009).
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Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church. "A Brief History of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church." Web. 10 November 2009. http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/brief.shtml.
  
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Suss, Lenora. "A Short History of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church 1927-1985." http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/longer_history.shtml(accessed 10 November 2009).
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Süss, Lenora. "A Short History of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church 1927-1985." Web. 10 November 2009. http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/longer_history.shtml.
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<h3>Archival Records</h3>
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Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies (Winnipeg, MB): [http://cmbs.mennonitebrethren.ca/inst_records/steinbach-mennonite-brethren-church-steinbach-mb/ Volumes 436–438].
  
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<h3>Archival Records</h3> Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies (Winnipeg, MB): [http://www.mbconf.ca/home/products_and_services/resources/published_genealogies/mb_provincial_conferences_and_church_congregation_records/manitoba_archives/steinbach_mennonite_brethren_church_archives/ Volumes 436–438].
 
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
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<strong>Mailing Address</strong>: Box 1930, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0
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'''Mailing Address''': Box 1930, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0
  
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<strong>Location</strong>: 340 2nd Street (and Lumber Avenue), Steinbach, MB
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'''Location''': 340 2nd Street (and Lumber Avenue), Steinbach, MB
  
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<strong>Telephone</strong>: 204-326-3551
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'''Phone''': 204-326-3551
  
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<strong>Website</strong>: [http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/ Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church]
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'''Website''': [http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/ Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church]
  
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<strong>Denominational Affiliations</strong>:
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
  
 
[[Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba]] (1943-present)
 
[[Manitoba Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba]] (1943-present)
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[[Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1927-present)
 
[[Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1927-present)
  
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General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (until 2002)
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[[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (until 2002)
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=== Steinbach MB Church Leading Ministers ===
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<h3>Steinbach MB Church Leading Ministers</h3>
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{| class="wikitable"  
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<table class="wikitable">  <tr> <th>Minister
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!Minister
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</th> <th>Years
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!Years
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</th> </tr>  <tr> <td>George Unruh
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|George Unruh
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|1927-1933
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</td> <td align="right">1927-1933
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|Abr. A. Regehr
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Abr. A. Regehr
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|1934-1942
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|-
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</td> <td align="right">1934-1942
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|Jacob H. Epp
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|1943-1952
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jacob H. Epp
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|H. A. Regehr
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</td> <td align="right">1943-1952
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|1953-1964
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|-
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H. A. Regehr
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|Peter Martens
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|1965-1966
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</td> <td align="right">1953-1964
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|[[Reimer, John D. (1922-2001)|John D. Reimer]]
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter Martens
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|1967-1974
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</td> <td align="right">1965-1966
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|Jake Falk
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|1974-1984
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[[Reimer, John D. (1922-2001)|John D. Reimer]]
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|F. W. (Bill) Lehman
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</td> <td align="right">1967-1974
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|1985-1990
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jake Falk
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|John Block
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|1990-1995
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</td> <td align="right">1974-1984
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|Keith Poysti (interim)
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F. W. (Bill) Lehman
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|1995-1996
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</td> <td align="right">1985-1990
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|Norm Neufeld
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|1998-2000
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Block
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|Walter Reimer (interim)
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</td> <td align="right">1990-1995
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|2000
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Keith Poysti (interim)
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|Abe Klassen
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|2000-2008
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</td> <td align="right">1995-1996
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|Walter Fast
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Norm Neufeld
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|2009-present
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</td> <td align="right">1998-2000
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Walter Reimer (interim)
 
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</td> <td align="right">2000
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Abe Klassen
 
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</td> <td align="right">2000-2008
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Walter Fast
 
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</td> <td align="right">2009-present
 
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<h3>Steinbach MB Church Membership</h3>
 
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<table class="wikitable">  <tr> <th>Year
 
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</th> <th>Members
 
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</th> </tr>  <tr> <td>1950
 
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</td> <td align="right">218
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1965
 
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</td> <td align="right">269
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1985
 
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</td> <td align="right">285
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1995
 
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</td> <td align="right">288
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000
 
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</td> <td align="right">314
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010
 
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</td> <td align="right">407
 
  
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</td> </tr>  </table>
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=== Steinbach MB Church Membership ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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!Year
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!Members
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|1950
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|218
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|1965
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|269
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|1985
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|285
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|1995
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|288
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|2000
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|314
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|2010
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|407
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Revision as of 15:45, 20 April 2020

Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church, 1951.
Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975)
Digitized by Hiebert Library. Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies.
Steinbach MB Church, ca. 2008
Source: Church website.

The Steinbach Mennonite Brethren congregation at Steinbach, Manitoba began services in 1926, and formally organized in 1927. Until 1927 the group worshiped together with the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren. Gerhard H. Unruh is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through emigration from the Soviet Union.

The group first met in the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren church, but then purchased and remodeled an old school. The lot was purchased in 1942 but the new church could not be built because of World War II. The new sanctuary was completed in 1947. In 1957 and 1970, the building was enlarged. In 1978, the adjacent lot was bought for possible expansion and parking. A new sanctuary was completed in 1987.

About two dozen people decided to form another separate independent congregation and in 1983 the Community Fellowship Church began.

Bibliography

Harder, Leland. Steinbach and Its Churches. Elkhart, IN: Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 1970, 109 pp.

Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 41.

Mennonites in Canada Collection, "70-Steinbach," Mennonite Archives of Ontario.

Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church. "A Brief History of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church." Web. 10 November 2009. http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/brief.shtml.

Süss, Lenora. "A Short History of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church 1927-1985." Web. 10 November 2009. http://www.steinbachmbchurch.org/longer_history.shtml.

Archival Records

Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies (Winnipeg, MB): Volumes 436–438.

Additional Information

Mailing Address: Box 1930, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0

Location: 340 2nd Street (and Lumber Avenue), Steinbach, MB

Phone: 204-326-3551

Website: Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1943-present)

Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1927-present)

General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (until 2002)

Steinbach MB Church Leading Ministers

Minister Years
George Unruh 1927-1933
Abr. A. Regehr 1934-1942
Jacob H. Epp 1943-1952
H. A. Regehr 1953-1964
Peter Martens 1965-1966
John D. Reimer 1967-1974
Jake Falk 1974-1984
F. W. (Bill) Lehman 1985-1990
John Block 1990-1995
Keith Poysti (interim) 1995-1996
Norm Neufeld 1998-2000
Walter Reimer (interim) 2000
Abe Klassen 2000-2008
Walter Fast 2009-present

Steinbach MB Church Membership

Year Members
1950 218
1965 269
1985 285
1995 288
2000 314
2010 407


Author(s) J. Wedel
Marlene Epp
Date Published March 2012

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Wedel, J. and Marlene Epp. (March 2012). Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church (Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Steinbach_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Steinbach,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=167811.



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