The Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMB) is an association of Mennonite Christians with origins in southern Russia. It shares some common history with the US Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations named after and influenced by the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons. ... As a noun, Christian is an appellation and moniker deriving from the appellation Christ, which many people associate exclusively with Jesus of Nazareth. ... The US Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (USMB) is an association of Mennonite Christians with origins in southern Russia. ...

Background

A small group of Mennonites in the Ukraine met in the village of Elisabeththal, Molotschna on January 6, 1860, and formed the Mennonite Brethren Church. These brethren were influenced somewhat by the Moravian Brethren, and to a greater degree by Lutheran Pietism through the influential preaching of Eduard Wuest. They felt the Mennonites had grown cold and formal, and were seeking greater emphasis on discipline, prayer and Bible study. The immediate catalyst for the new organization was the discipline placed on a body of brethren who met to observe communion in a private home without the elders' sanction. January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... A Moravian is a Protestant belonging to a religious movement that originated in Moravia, Czech Republic. ... The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ... Pietism was a movement, in the Lutheran Church, lasting from the late-17th century to the mid-18th Century. ...

From 1860 until 1872, the church grew from about 50 members to about 600. Mennonite Brethren were among the migration of nearly 18,000 Mennonites from Russia to North America between 1874 and 1880. The members of the first migrations settled in the United States, mainly in Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The first Mennonite Brethren congregation in Canada was founded in Winkler, Manitoba in 1888 as a result of mission work from the United States. 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is a continent in the northern hemisphere, bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... State nickname: The Sunflower State Other U.S. States Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D) Senators {{{Senators}}} Official languages None Area 82,277 mi²; 213,096 km² (15th)  - Land 81,815 mi²; 211,900 km²  - Water 462 mi²; 1,196 km² (0. ... State nickname: North Star State Other U.S. States Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) Senators Mark Dayton (D) Norm Coleman (R) Official languages None Area 225,365 km² (12th)  - Land 206,375 km²  - Water 18,990 km² (8. ... State nickname: Cornhusker State Other U.S. States Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Governor Dave Heineman (R) Senators Chuck Hagel (R) Ben Nelson (D) Official languages English Area 200,520 km² (16th)  - Land 199,099 km²  - Water 1,247 km² (0. ... State nickname: The Mount Rushmore State Other U.S. States Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Governor Mike Rounds (R) Senators Tim Johnson (D) John Thune (R) Official languages English Area 199,905 km² (17th)  - Land 196,735 km²  - Water 3,173 km² (1. ... City motto: Where People Make The Difference Location in the province of Manitoba Region Pembina Valley Mayor Neil Schmidt Area  - Land  - Water 17. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ...

From 1923 to 1929, almost 4500 Mennonite Brethren migrated from Russia to Canada. More Mennonites came to Canada in the 1940s, mostly as a result of the events of war in Germany and Russia. These migrations greatly increased the number of Mennonite Brethren in Canada, and in 1945 a Canadian Conference was established. In 1954, the desire of the Canadian churches for independence brought about the formation of two area conferences of the Mennonite Brethren of North America - the subject of this article and the US Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1929 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... // Events and trends The 1940s were dominated by World War II, the most destructive armed conflict in history. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1954 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The US Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (USMB) is an association of Mennonite Christians with origins in southern Russia. ...

Status

The confession of faith of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (held in common with the US Conference) reveals the churches accept God in three persons; the divinity, humanity, virgin birth, atonement, resurrection, ascension, and return of Jesus; the Bible as the inspired word of God; the fall of man and his salvation through the atoning work of Christ; the Lord's Day (Sunday) as a day of worship; and the resurrection of all men, either to eternal punishment or eternal happiness with God. The Mennonite Brethren Church holds two ordinances - baptism and the Lord's supper. Water baptism by immersion is the mode administered by local congregations, but they may receive on confession of faith persons who have been baptized by other modes. Those baptized as infants must receive baptism from a local Mennonite Brethren congregation on their profession of faith. Believers who have confessed their faith in Jesus Christ and understand the meaning of the Lords' supper are invited to participate, though the Mennonite Brethren believe that baptism should precede participation in the communion service. CCMB members reject the swearing of oaths, membership in secret societies, and bearing of arms in warfare. The church allows alternative types of service during times of war. Jesus (Greek: Ιησους Iēsoûs), also known as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ, is Christianitys central figure, both as Messiah and, for most Christians, as God incarnate. ... Baptism is a water purification ritual practiced in certain religions such as Christianity, Mandaeanism, Sikhism, and some historic sects of Judaism. ... The Lords Supper is a variation of the name and the service of The Last Supper or Eucharist. ...

Currently (2003), there are Mennonite Brethren congregations in more than 20 countries. The largest conferences are located in India and Congo. Offices of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2003, the Mennonite Brethren had 225 congregations in Canada, with 34,864 members¹. The Mennonite Brethren support the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, with campuses in Fresno, California, Langley, British Columbia, and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Mennonite Herald is published every three weeks. {{Hide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: {{Unhide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada location. ... 2003(MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fresno is the county seat of Fresno County, California. ... Langley, British Columbia can mean the following: Township of Langley City of Langley This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... {{Hide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: {{Unhide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada location. ...

External links

• Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches - official Web Site
• Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary

References

• A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church, by John A. Toews
• Mennonite Encyclopedia, Cornelius J. Dyck, Dennis D. Martin, et al., editors
• The Mennonite Brotherhood in Russia, by Peter M. Friesen
• Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches, National Council of Churches

Footnote

• 1. source = 2003 North America Mennonite & Brethren in Christ Churches, Mennonite World Conference Web Site