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River East Church – Winnipeg, MB

Proper Title

River East Church fonds

Dates of Creation

1963–2024

Physical Description

2.25 m of textual records, 1 microfilm reel, photographs, and digital records

Administrative History

The beginning of the River East Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg started when Jacob Ens befriended some Japanese families in Winnipeg. He began separate Sunday School classes for the children because they did not know German, which was the language of all the MB Churches in the area. The classes grew and soon the parents were requesting that worship services be held as well. Services were held in a local elementary school (Princess Margaret School on Hawthorne Ave.).

In 1962, the leadership committee was asked if it was possible to organize a church. Many people involved were part of the North Kildonan MB Church. Five couples from this church were released to organize a new congregation. In 1963, the congregation had a chartering service and renamed themselves the Springfield Heights MB Church. In 1964, Sunday School was held in the school for the last time before moving to their new building. To avoid confusion with the Springfield Heights Mennonite Church, the name changed to River East Mennonite Brethren Church.

In 2017, the name of the congregation changed to River East Church.

On January 20, 2024, the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (MBCM) held a special assembly (click here for news release) and passed a resolution to end River East Church's membership in MBCM given its published inclusivity statement that was deemed to be out of alignment with the CCMBC Confession of Faith.

The statement reads as follows:

“River East Church is a Jesus community for the world. We invite everyone to join us in living out this mission as followers of Jesus in the Anabaptist/Mennonite tradition.

“This invitation is extended to all persons, whatever their ability, age, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, income level, race, sexual orientation, or other identity distinctives. All are welcome to full participation with us in the journey of discipleship.

“We strive to live as a community of love, even as we acknowledge our different understandings of Scripture. In our diversity, we gather around the Lord’s Table to celebrate our unity in Christ.”

On May 31, 2024, REC ceased to be a member of the MBCM.

The leaders of the church include Ernest A. Isaac (1965–1973), John B. Epp (1976–1987), Norm Neufeld (1988–1990), Karen Heidebrecht Thiessen (1990–2000), Christine Longhurst (2000–2006), Gerry Derksen (2001–2012), Mary Anne Isaak (2011– ).

The language of worship is English.

Scope and Content

This fonds consists of the annual and financial reports, minutes from the church council, membership registers, membership transfer letters, reports from ministers and stewards, the deacons, Christian Education, Ladies Fellowship, and various other committees, constitutions, crusade information, bulletins, and miscellaneous records. The fonds documents the organizational assumptions, day-to-day life, and workings of a particular Mennonite Brethren congregation in Canada.

Custodial History

Some of the records were microfilmed in 1978 through the work of the Historical Commission of the Mennonite Brethren Conference. Other records were donated by the church. From 1995–present the records from the church are donated yearly as a group. These are not divided by committee as done in the past, but filed as yearly minutes and annual meeting reports.

Notes

  • Volumes 496–502, 1282, 1338, 1339.
  • Digital files stored on CMBS server @ ... Electronic Collections/Provinces/Manitoba
  • Description by Alf Redekopp [1994?], updated by Conrad Stoesz April 16, 2002, April 12, 2006; updated by Janelle Hume July 21, 2006; microfilm file list adapted from a previous finding aid by Leslie Wiebe June 2003; updated by Tamara Dyck October 8, 2010; updated by Yvonne Snider–Nighswander November 1, 2011. Updated by Kate Woltmann July 18, 2013, and by Jon Isaak January 2021–May 2024.
  • Formerly classified under the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches inventory BC526.
  • Finding aid consists of a series description and a file list.
  • Finding aid for microfilm: R87, pp 563–2289.
  • Accession numbers 2000-007, 2005-028, 2006-007, 2010-015, 2015-10, 2021-01, 2022-07; 2023-06.
  • Related material: Manitoba Conference of MB Churches fonds, moderator’s files volume 267 files 45–46.
  • No restrictions on access.

Series Descriptions

I. River East Mennonite Brethren Church annual reports and membership meeting minutes.
1963–2009, 2015–2024.
25 cm of textual records and 380 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the annual and financial reports and membership meeting minutes.
  • Finding aid: Volume 496 files 1, 15; Volume 497 files 1–23, 30–35; Volume 1282 files 13–14; Volume 1338 files 6, 8, 13.
  • microfilm R87, pp 1089–1469.

II. River East Mennonite Brethren Church council minutes.
1961–1994, 2006–2020.
20 cm of textual records and 448 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the church council and congregational meeting minutes.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church: Volume 497 files 24–34; Volume 1282 file 4; Volume 1338 file 18.
  • microfilm R87. pp640–1088.

III. River East Mennonite Brethren Church constitutions.
1963–1994.
3 cm of textual records and 37 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the church constitutions (1964, 196?, 1967, 1982, 1983, 1993) and the constitution committee minutes (1991–1994).
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 498 file 35 and Volume 499 file 85.
  • microfilm R87, pp 602–639.

IV. River East Mennonite Brethren Church board of ministers.
1968, 1970–1992.
3 cm of textual records and 44 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the minutes from the board of ministers and printed copies of sermons.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 498, file nos. 38–40; Volume 1282, file nos. 17–19.
  • microfilm R87, pp 1470–1514.

V. River East Mennonite Brethren Church board of stewards.
1965–2020.
3.5 cm of textual records and 179 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the minutes from the board of stewards.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church: Volume 498 files 41–43; Volume 500 file 91; Volume 1282 file 8; Volume 1338 file 16.
  • microfilm 87, pp 1585–1764.

VI. River East Mennonite Brethren Church Christian Education.
1961–1990.
13.5 cm of textual records and 477 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the Christian Education committee minutes, Pioneer Girls and Christian Service Brigades minutes, Vacation Bible School and Day Camp committee minutes and Youth committee minutes.
  • Finding aid: Volume 496 files 18–21 and River East Mennonite Brethren Church file list no. 55–64, 83.
  • microfilm R87, pp 1765–1843, 1879–2021, 2032–2126.

VII. River East Mennonite Brethren Church deacons.
1970–1994.
2 cm of textual records and 29 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the minutes from the deacon’s minutes.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 498 file 37 and Volume 500 file 86.
  • microfilm R87, pp 1515–1544.

VIII. River East Mennonite Brethren Church miscellaneous committees.
1963–2020.
15 cm of textual records and 43 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the minutes from the following committees: visitation – 1963, library – 1968–1969, 1977–1978, missions/evangelism – 1981–1990, pastoral search and ministries – 1986–1987, 1989, interim leadership – 1987, and ad hoc centennial – 1962, 1967, 1978, 1986–1988, 25th anniversary celebration – 1989, faith and fellowship commission – 1992–1994, nominating committee – 1990–1994, witness and service commission – 1992–1994, senior and associate pastor evaluation – 1986, and catering 1987-1989.
  • Finding aid: Volume 496 file 17; Volume 497–499 files no. 56, 59–64, 72, 88, 90–95;  Volume 1282 files 1, 3, 7, 10–14; Volume 1338 files 14–20.
  • microfilm R87, pp 1545–1584, 2022–2031.

IX. River East Mennonite Brethren Church ladies fellowship.
1961–1988, 1990–1994.
7.5 cm of textual records.

  • This series consists of the minutes from the ladies fellowship and the Women Together committee – 1990–1994.
  • Finding aid: Volume 496 file 16, Volume 499–500 files 65–70, 96.

X. River East Mennonite Brethren Church history.
1972–2024.
1.5 cm of textual records, 16 pp (microfilm), and digital files.

  • This series consists of historical narratives of the River East MB Church as well as 9 photographs of the church building, some charter members – 1989, and an occasion with River East MB Church members attending – 196?.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church, Vol. 499, file 71.
  • River East and Eastview 1990 split, Vol. 1338, Files 7 and 7a.
  • MBCM 2023–2024 discernment of REC's inclusion statement, Vol. 1339, Files 15–18, and digital folder of documents relating to the January 2024 special MBCM assembly.
  • microfilm R87, pp 563–579.

XI. River East Mennonite Brethren Church miscellaneous records.
1964–1994, 2004, 2008.
7.5  cm of textual records.

  • This series consists of statistical information – 1965–1998, correspondence regarding microfilming records – 1978–1979, refugee sponsorship information – 1979–1980, hymnal commission study – 1988–1991, telephone and address directories – 1964–1973, 1978, 1983, pictorial directories 1973, 2004, 2008, and Christian service support information – 1990–1994.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 499 files 73–74, 78–79, 81–84, Volume 500 file 100, Volume 1282 file 15.

XII. River East Mennonite Brethren Church membership records.
1963–2008.
25 cm of textual records and 21 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the membership certificates, transfer letters, registrar reports, and a detailed family register.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Vol 499 Fld 80; Vol 1282 Flds 30–34; Vol 1339 Fld 14.
  • microfilm R87, pp 580–601.

XIII. River East Mennonite Brethren Church crusade information.
1971–1972, 1987.
0.5 cm of textual records.

  • This series consists of information and minutes on the invitation to Live Crusade Committee, the Henry Schmidt and the Barry Moore Crusades.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 499 files 75–77.

XIV. River East Mennonite Brethren Church executive committee.
1990–2009.
4.5 cm of textual records.

  • This series consists of the minutes from the executive committee.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 500 files 87, 98, 99; Volume 1282 file 2.

XV. River East Mennonite Brethren Church bulletins.
1962–2022.
62.5 cm of textual records and digital files

  • This series consists of the weekly bulletins, children’s bulletins.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 496 files 12–13; Volume 500 files 16–42; Volume 501 files 1–9, 11, 12–16; Volume 502 files 5,6, 8–11; Volume 1282 files 20–26; Volume 1338 files 9–12.
  • see also digital files.

XVI. River East Mennonite Brethren Church music committee.
1965–1974, 1978–1986, 1988–1994, 2006-2009.
4.5 cm of textual records and 39 pp (microfilm).

  • This series consists of the minutes from the music committee.
  • Finding aid: River East Mennonite Brethren Church Volume 498 files 55, 57–58, Volume 499 file 79, Volume 500 files 94, 97, Volume 1282 file 6.
  • microfilm R87, pp 1844–1878.

XVII. River East Mennonite Brethren yearly minutes.
1995–2024.
13 cm of textual records.

  • This series consists of minutes of the various committee of the church, filed chronologically. Committees include leadership, church membership meeting, summer ministries, stewardship, executive committee, witness and service, worship, faith and fellowship, nominating, pastoral search, miscellaneous, and others.
  • Finding aid: Volume 500 files 98–99; Volume 496 files 1–4; Volume 1282 files 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12; Volume 1338 files 5–8, 13–20.
  • File list 98, 99, Box 6:1–4.

File List

Volume 496

1. Annual meeting and budget meeting reports. -- 2004–2005.
2. Executive committee meeting minutes. -- 2003–2005.
3. Faith and Fellowship Commission meeting minutes. -- 2001–2005.
4. Leadership Commission meeting minutes. -- 2003–2005.
5. Congregational or Membership meeting minutes. -- 2003–2005.
6. Music committee meeting minutes. -- 2003.
7. Stewardship committee meeting minutes. -- 2003–2005.
8. Summer ministries minutes. -- 2003–2005.
9. Witness and service minutes. -- 2003–2005.
10. Worship commission minutes. -- 2003–2005.
11. Children's, marriage, and safe place policy committees minutes. -- 2003–2005.
12. Bulletins. -- 2004.
13. Bulletins. -- 2005.
14. Advertising in newspaper. -- 1984–1987.
15. Annual Church meeting and newsletter. -- 2003.
16. Ladies Fellowship minutes. -- 1983–1991.
17. River East Mennonite Brethren 25th anniversary. -- 1989.
18. Sunday school enrollment and offering projects. -- 2002–2004.
19. Sunday school minutes and memos. -- 1996–2003.
20. Pioneer Girls club. -- 1975–1989.
21. Pioneer Girls registration name lists. -- 1978–1990.

Volume 497
1. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1963–1964.
2. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1965–1966.
3. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1966–1967.
4. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1967–1968.
5. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1968–1969.
6. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1969–1970.
7. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1970–1971.
8. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1971–1972.
9. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1972–1973.
10. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1973–1974.
11. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1974–1975.
12. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1975–1976.
13. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1976–1977.
14. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1977–1978.
15. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1978–1979.
16. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1979–1980.
17. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1980–1981.
18. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1981–1982.
19. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1982–1983.
20. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1983–1984.
21. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1984–1985.
21 a. River East Mennonite Brethren Church Sod turning, cornerstone ceremony, dedication service. Transferred to Compact Disk ca. 2003. 12 files in cda, Compact Disk Audio format, ca. 60 minutes. -- 1964.
22. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1985–1990.
23. Annual Reports and Financial Reports. -- 1990–1996.
24. Church Council Minutes. -- 1961–1966.
25. Church Council Minutes. -- 1963–1975.
26. Church Council Minutes. -- 1976–1984.
27. Church Council Minutes. -- 1985–1986.
28. Church Council Minutes. -- 1987–1990.
29. Church Council Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
30. Membership Minutes. -- 1962–1966.
31. Membership Minutes. -- 1966–1974.
32. Membership Minutes. -- 1975–1986.
33. Membership Minutes. -- 1987–1990.
34. Membership Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
35. Membership Minutes. -- 1995–2004.

Volume 498 

35. Constitutions. -- 1963–1993.
36. Visitation Committee. -- 1963.
37. Deacons Minutes. -- 1970–1990.
38. Board of Ministers Minutes. -- 1968, 1970–1979.
39. Board of Ministers Minutes. -- 1980–1989.
40. Board of Ministers Minutes. -- 1990–1992.
41. Board of Stewards Minutes. -- 1965–1971.
42. Board of Stewards Minutes. -- 1972–1978.
43. Board of Stewards Minutes. -- 1979–1990.
44. Building Committee. -- 1963–1964.
45. Building Committee. -- 1988–1990.
46. Christian Education Minutes. -- 1964–1990.
47. Christian Education Correspondence. -- 1968–1971.
48. Sunday School Minutes. -- 1961–1965.
49. Sunday School Minutes and Information. -- 1965–1990.
50. Pioneer Girls Committee Minutes. -- 1963–1990.
51. Christian Service Brigade Minutes. -- 1964–1990.
52. Vacation Bible School Minutes. -- 1964–1990.
53. Day Camp Minutes. -- 1981–1987.
54. Youth Committee Minutes. -- 1965–1979.
55. Music Committee Minutes. -- 1965–1972, 1978–1986, 1988.
56. Library Committee Minutes. -- 1968–1969, 1977–1978.
57. Worship Committee Minutes. -- 1972–1975.
58. Worship Review Committee Minutes. -- 1985–1986.
59. Senior and Associate Pastor Evaluation. -- 1986.
60. Missions/Evangelism Committee Minutes. -- 1981–1990.
61. Pastoral Search Committee Minutes. -- 1989.
62. Pastoral Ministries Committee Minutes. -- 1986–1987, 1989.
63. Interim Leadership Committee Minutes. -- 1987.
64. Miscellaneous Minutes including Ad Hoc Centennial Committee. -- 1962, 1967, 1978, 1986–1988.

Volume 499

65. Ladies Fellowship Minutes. -- 1961–1966.
66. Ladies Fellowship Minutes. -- 1967–1974.
67. Ladies Fellowship Minutes. -- 1975–1980.
68. Ladies Fellowship Minutes. -- 1981–1984.
69. Ladies Fellowship Minutes. -- 1985–1986.
70. Ladies Fellowship Minutes. -- 1988.
71. River East MB Church Histories. -- 1972–1990.
72. 25th Anniversary Celebration Committee. -- 1989.
73. Statistical information. -- 1965–1989.
74. Correspondence Re. Microfilming Records. -- 1978–1979.
75. Invitation to Live Crusade Minutes. -- 1971–1972.
76. Henry Schmidt Crusade. -- 1976.
77. Barry Moore Crusade. -- 1987.
78. Refugee Sponsorship Information. -- 1979–1980.
79. Hymnal Commission Study Re. Congregational Singing. -- 1988–1991.
80. Certificate of Membership Book. -- 1967–1972.
81. Telephone and Address Directories. -- 1964–1972.
82. Pictorial Directories. -- 1973, 1978, 1983, ca. 1992, ca. 1995, 1998, 2004.
83. Christian Education Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
84. Christian Service Support. -- 1990–1994.
85. Constitution Committee Minutes. -- 1991–1994.

Volume 500

86. Deacons Committee Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
87. Executive Committee Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
88. Faith and Fellowship Commission. -- 1992–1994.
89. Sunday School Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
90. Summer Ministries Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
91. Stewardship Commission. -- 1990–1994.
92. Nominating Committee Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
93. Miscellaneous Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
94. Music Committee Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
95. Witness and Service commission Minutes. -- 1992–1994.
96. Women Together Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
97. Worship Commission Minutes. -- 1990–1994.
98. Committee Minutes. -- 1995.
99. Committee Minutes. -- 1996.
100. River East Pictorial Book. -- 1983.
101. Bulletins. -- 1962–1964.
102. Bulletins. -- 1965.
103. Bulletins. -- 1966.
104. Bulletins. -- 1967.
105. Bulletins. -- 1968.
106. Bulletins. -- 1969.
107. Bulletins. -- 1970.
108. Bulletins. -- 1971.
109. Bulletins. -- 1972.
110. Bulletins. -- 1973.
111. Bulletins. -- 1974.
112. Bulletins. -- 1975.
113. Bulletins. -- 1976.
114. Bulletins. -- 1977.
115. Bulletins. -- 1978.
116. Bulletins. -- 1979.
117. Bulletins. -- 1980.
118. Bulletins. -- 1981.
119. Bulletins. -- 1982.
120. Bulletins. -- 1983.
121. Bulletins. -- 1984.
122. Bulletins. -- 1985.
123. Bulletins. -- 1986.
124. Bulletins. -- 1987.
125. Bulletins. -- 1988.
126. Bulletins. -- 1989.
127. Bulletins. -- 1990.

Volume 501

128. Bulletins. -- 1991.
129. Bulletins. -- 1992.
130. Bulletins. -- 1993.
131. Bulletins. -- 1994.
132. Bulletins. -- 1995.
133. Bulletins. -- 1996.
134. Bulletins. -- 1997.
135. Bulletins. -- 1998.
136. Children’s Bulletin. -- 1995–1998.
137. Newsletter. -- 1993–2001.
138. Bulletins. -- 1999.
139. Women Together programs, minutes and correspondence. -- 1990–1992.
140. Bulletins. -- 2000.
141. Kid’s bulletins. -- 2000.
142. Bulletins. -- 2007.

Volume 502
1. Committee minutes. -- 1997–1998.
2. Committee minutes. -- 1999.
3. Committee minutes. -- 2000.
4. Committee minutes. -- 2001.
5. Bulletins. -- 2000–2001.
6. Kid’s bulletins. -- 2001.
7. Newsletters. -- 2001, 2004.
8. Bulletins. -- 2002.
9. Bulletins. -- 2003.
10. Bulletins. -- 2005.
11. Bulletins. -- 2006.

Volume 1282

1.  Catering Committee reports and minutes. -- 1987–1989.
2.  Executive minutes. -- 2006–2009.
3.  Faith and Fellowship Commission minutes. -- 2006–2009.
4.  Leadership Commission minutes. -- 2006–2009.
5.  Membership Meeting minutes. -- 2006–2009.
6.  Music minutes. -- 2006–2009.
7.  Nominating Committee minutes. -- 2006–2009.
8.  Stewardship Commission minutes. -- 2006–2009.
9.  Summer Ministries minutes. -- 2006–2009.
10. Witness and Service Commission minutes. -- 2006–2009.
11. Worship Commission minutes. -- 2006–2009.
12. Miscellaneous minutes. -- 2006–2009.
13. Congregational and Annual Budget meeting reports. -- 2006–2009.
14. Annual Meeting reports. -- 2006–2009.
15. Pictorial Directory. -- 1973, 2004, 2008.
16. Marriage register. Set beside the box on the shelf. -- 1965–1994.
17. Sunday sermon manuscripts. Incomplete. -- 2015–2016.
18. Sunday sermon manuscripts. Incomplete. -- 2017–2018.
19. Sunday sermon manuscripts. Incomplete. -- 2018–2019.
20. Bulletins. -- 2008.
21. Bulletins. -- 2009.
22. Bulletins. -- 2010.
23. Bulletins. -- 2011–2012.
24. Bulletins. -- 2017.
25. Bulletins. -- 2018.
26. Bulletins. -- 2019.
27. Photographs from Christian Service Brigade events (baseball games, camping, canoeing). -- 1977.
28. Photographs from Christian Service Brigade events (track & field, sports, camping). -- [197-].
29. Ring of 40 photos from Christian Service Brigade canoe trips. -- 1970.
30. Leather-bound membership book, listing 1,010 members. -- 1963–2008.
31. Registrar's reports. -- 1963–1995.
32. Membership transfer "out" letters. -- [197-]–[199-].
33. Membership transfer "in" letters. -- [197-]–[199-].
34. Family register files, with genealogy, showing those released or transferred out. -- [197-]–2006.

Volume 1338

5. REMB 2013 Christian Seasons Calendar: Celebrating 50 Years. -- 2013.
6. Annual Meeting Reports. -- 1986–1999.
7. "Twenty-Five Years Later: The River East Mennonite Brethren Church Split." Document compiled by John Longhurst. -- 2015.
7a. Archive of original documents related to the 1990 church split--memos, minutes, papers, letters--collected by John Longhurst (Acc. No. 2022-09). -- 1990.
8. Congregational, Budget, and Annual Meeting reports. -- 2015–2016.
9. Bulletins.-- 2013. -- Note: includes 50th anniversary bulletin and a baptism photo, May 27, 2007.
10. Bulletins. -- 2014. -- Note: includes article from Winnipeg Free Press regarding addition of stained glass windows.
11. Bulletins. -- 2015.
12. Bulletins. -- 2016.
13. Congregational annual general meeting. Reports. -- 2017–2024.
14. REMB Worship Commission meeting minutes. -- 2010–2020.
15. REMB Witness & Service Commission meeting minutes. 2010–2016.
16. REMB Stewardship Commission meeting minutes. -- 2010–2020.
17. REMB Congregational meeting minutes. -- 2010–2020.
18. REMB Leadership Commission meeting minutes. -- 2010–2020.
19. REMB Faith & Fellowship Commission meeting minutes. -- 2010–2016.
20. REMB Miscellaneous meeting minutes (e.g., Creation Care, Truth and Reconciliation, Sanctuary art, Summer ministries). -- 2010–2020.

Volume 1339

14. REC Family register files, with genealogy, showing those current at the time. -- 1964–1999.
15. REC study paper: "The Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith and Full Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Persons at River East Church." -- 2023.
16. REC study paper: "Talking Points from the Bible for Full Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Persons." -- 2023.
17. REC study paper: "The REC Story: A Journey toward Inclusivity." -- 2023.
18. MB Herald news release documenting the removal of REC from MBCM. -- 2024.

Photographs

NP154-01 River East Mennonite Brethren Church Photo Collection

  • NP154-01:1 Some of the charter members of the River East MB Church at its 25th Anniversary. This photo is of 20 charter members of the River East MB Church at the River East 25th Anniversary celebrations. They are sitting in the choir loft underneath the 25th anniversary banner – Note: there are 2 similar photos labeled copy 1 and copy 2. October 18, 1989, 12 x 9 cm [col.], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:2 This photo is of a group of men eating. This photo is of a group of men at the River East MB Church sitting at a long table and eating at a [boys brigade?] event. [197?], 11 x 7.5 cm [b&w], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:3 This photo is of a group of men eating. This photo is of a group of men at the River East MB Church sitting at a long table and eating at a [boys brigade?] event. [197?], 11 x 7.5 cm [b&w], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:4 This photo is of a group of men eating. This photo is of a group of men at the River East MB Church sitting at a long table and eating at a [boys brigade?] event. [197?], 11 x 7.5 cm [b&w], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:5 This photo is of a group of men eating. This photo is of a group of men at the River East MB Church sitting at a long table and eating at a [boys brigade?] event. [197?], 11 x 7.5 cm [b&w], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:6 Front of the River East MB Church This photo is of the front of the River East MB Church with (l–r) Helmuth Klassen and Gerhard Friesen standing on the steps. 1997, 15 x 10 cm [col.], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:7 Front of the River East MB Church This photo is of the front entrance of the River East Mennonite Brethren Church. 1997, 15 x 10 cm [col.], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:8 Parking lot of the River East MB Church This photo is of the parking lot of the River East MB Church parking lot. 1997, 15 x 10 cm [col.], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:9 Interior of the River East MB Church sanctuary. This photo is of the River East Mennonite Brethren church sanctuary, looking from the back to the pulpit and choir loft. There is a banner in the background. 1997, 15 x 10 cm [col.], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:10 River East MB Chruch building This photo is of the River East Mennonite Brethren Church. [196?], 13 x 9 cm [b&w], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:11 River East MB Church This photo is of the River East Mennonite Brethren Church shortly after it was built. [1965?], 25 x 20.5 cm [b&w], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
  • NP154-01:12 River East MB Church This photo is of the River East Mennonite Brethren Church shortly after it was built. [1965?], 25 x 20.5 cm [b&w], Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Digital Files

  • Bulletins. -- 2020.
  • Bulletins. -- 2021.
  • Bulletins. -- 2022.
  • Special MBCM assembly (January 2024) documents related to discernment of REC inclusion statement and its conformity with CCMBC Confession of Faith. -- 2024.

Microfilm file list

Reel 87

  • Historical Data (Book I). ca.1962–ca.1978. pp. 563–579.
  • Constitutions of the church (Book III). 1964, 1967, one undated. pp. 602–639.
  • Church Membership Register (Book II). 1963–1979. pp. 580–601.
  • Annual Church Reports, including financial reports (Book VI). 1963–1978. pp. 1089–1469.
  • Congregational and Church Council Meeting Minutes (Book IV). Feb 1966–Nov 1976. pp. 640–1033.
  • Congregational And Church Council Meeting Minutes (Book V). Jan 1977–Apr 1979. pp. 1034–1088.
  • Worship Committee Minutes (Book XII). Jan 1974–Spring 1975. pp. 1844–1878.
  • Board of Stewards Minutes (Book X). Jan 1965–Mar 1979. pp. 1585–1764.
  • Board of Ministers Minutes (Book VII). May 1974–Feb 1979. pp. 1470–1514.
  • Board of Deacons Minutes (Book VIII). Sep 1974–Feb 1979. pp. 1515–1544.
  • Board of Christian Educaton Minutes (Book XIII). Jul 1964–May 1979. pp. 1879–1953.
  • Sunday school Committee Minutes (Book XIV). Jan 1965–Oct 1973. pp. 1952–2021.
  • Christian Service Brigade Committee Minutes (Book XVI). Nov 1964–Sep 1978. pp. 2032–2126.
  • Pioneer Girls Committee Meeting Minutes (Book XVII). Oct 1964–Apr 1979. pp. 2127–2289.
  • Youth Committee Meeting Minutes (Book XI). Jan 1965–May 1970. pp. 1765–1839.
  • Youth Committee Meeting Minutes (Book XI). Sep 1978–Jan 1979. pp. 1840–1843.
  • Music Committee Meeting Minutes (Book IX). Jan 1966–May 1979. pp. 1545–1584.
  • Library Committee Meeting Minutes (Book XV). Jan 1968–Mar 1969. pp. 2022–2029.
  • Library Committee Meeting Minutes (Book XV). Sep 1977–Jan 1978. pp. 2030–2031.
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