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Parkland Community Church – Yorkton, SK

Proper Title

Parkland Community Church fonds

Dates of Creation

[198-] – 2023

Physical Description

24 cm textual materials, and 7 photos

Administrative History

The Parkland Community Church began services in 1983, and formally organized in 1984. The first building was occupied in 1985. John H. Wiens is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach the Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

Henry Penner served as interim pastor from 2001 to 2003, when Harv Janzen became pastor. Brian Ray became pastor of the church in December 2009.

The last service was January 28, 2024. Once closed, the members dispersed to other congregations.

In 1994 the church had 10 members and in 2010 they had 53 members.

Note: The source of this administrative history is GAMEO https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Parkland_Community_Church_(Yorkton,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=163573.

Scope and Content

This fonds consists of a membership register, child dedication and baptism records, leadership meeting minutes, correspondence, and reports. These documents show the formation and life of the church throughout its 40 years.

Custodial History

Records were transferred to the Centre for MB Studies archives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in April 2024.

Notes

  • Location: Volume 1530.
  • Described by Carina Gallardo, December 02, 2024.
  • Accession no.: 2024-06.
  • Finding aid consists of a description and a file list.
  • No restrictions apply.
  • Language: English

File List

  1. Church Foundation and Organization. -- 1983–2018.
  2. Church Membership. Baptized, Transfers, etc. -- 1984–2008.
  3. Church Directory, including 7 Photos. -- [198-?]–[199-?].
  4. Special Events, Child Dedication, and Membership Register. -- [198-]–[200-].
  5. Correspondence. -- 1989, 1990, 2001, 2003, 2004.
  6. Reports. -- 1984–1985, 2003, 2005–2007.
  7. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 1987–1988.
  8. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2002–2005.
  9. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2006–2007.
  10. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2008–2009.
  11. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2010–2011.
  12. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2012–2013.
  13. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2014–2015.
  14. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2016.
  15. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2017.
  16. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2018–2019.
  17. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2020.
  18. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2021.
  19. Leadership Meeting Minutes. -- 2022–2023.
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