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First Mennonite Church is a Mennonite congregation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Established as a faith community in the 1930s, it formally organized as a church in the 1940s under the name Scarboro Mennonite Church before adopting its current name[1][4]. The congregation originated when young Mennonite women migrated to Calgary for domestic work during the Great Depression, initially gathering at the home of Peter B. Epps for worship[2][5].
In 1944, the Mission Boards of the Canadian and Alberta Conferences designated Calgary as a mission station, appointing Reverend J.J. Sawatzky to lead services in rented halls[1][2]. By 1946, the congregation purchased the former Scarboro United Church building on 17th Avenue SW, marking its official establishment as Scarboro Mennonite Church[2][5]. Membership expanded significantly post-World War II with an influx of Mennonite refugees, families, and retirees, leading to the construction of a new facility on Richmond Road SW in the 1950s and the adoption of the name First Mennonite Church[1][3].
The church has maintained a strong emphasis on refugee sponsorship since its founding, reflecting its early identity as a community shaped by displacement[1]. It has been affiliated with Mennonite Church Alberta and Mennonite Church Canada since the mid-20th century[3]. Leadership has included ministers such as Jacob Wiebe (1970–1993) and Caleb Kowalko (2018–present)[3]. Membership peaked at 339 in 1986 before declining to 156 by 2020[3].
[1] https://mcab.ca/calgaryfirstinfo [2] https://calgaryfirstmennonite.ca/about-us/history [3] https://gameo.org/index.php?title=First_Mennonite_Church_%28Calgary%2C_Alberta%2C_Canada%29 [4] https://archives.mhsc.ca/index.php/first-mennonite-church-calgary-alberta-2 [5] https://albertaonrecord.ca/first-mennonite-church-calgary-fonds;rad?sf_culture=en
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Such a beautiful community! It's inspiring to see a congregation focused on love, peace, and acceptance. Can't wait to join you this Sunday! 🙏❤️detail |
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Love the commitment to making a tangible difference in our world through faith! Excited to worship and grow together with everyone at First Mennonite Church! 🌟🙌detail |
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How can our church community better engage with local social justice initiatives that align with our Anabaptist values?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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In what ways can we incorporate more intergenerational activities that foster deeper connections among members of all ages within our congregation?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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Welcome Peace be with you We are Calgary First Mennonite Church and we would love for you to join us for worship. Every Sunday at 1100 am we gather together in our sanctuary at the corner of Richmond Road and 25th Street in southwest Calgary. We sing hymns pray listen to scripture and reflect together on what God is doing in our lives and in our world. Our congregation is a small but welcoming group of people from various backgrounds who are sustained by the love of Jesus.
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