Westside Gathering – Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Proper Title
Westside Gathering fonds
Dates of Creation
2018–2022
Physical Description
digital records
Administrative History
Westside Gathering began in the spring of 2003 with five people that met in the home of David and Franca Manafo in Laval, Quebec. In October 2003, they had their first gathering in a community center in Kirkland. Over the course of 14 months, the church continued to grow spiritually, build community, serve its local community, and eventually started public gatherings in Dollard-des-Ormeux in December 2004. The church formally organized in 2006.
The congregation was the third church established by Rendez-Vous Montreal, a church planting initiative of Quebec Mennonite Brethren churches and the Canadian Mennonite Brethren Board of Evangelism. Westside Gathering was established as an English-language church in the Montreal area.
The church developed an “incarnational” approach to ministry. To get to know their neighbors and cultivate authenticity, they advertised free labour in the local paper, hosted discussions at local cafés, and met in small groups spread across the city. The church works with local community organizations to minister to the broader community.
In 2015, the congregation had an average weekly attendance of 140.
The congregation now meets at 820 Tecumseh St., Pointe-Claire, Quebec. See image above.
Congregational leads include David Manafo (2003– ).
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of PDF copies of the weekly digital newsletter. These documents detail the congregation's ministry priorities and community outreach.
Notes
- Finding aid consists of a description and a file list.
- Digital files are located on CMBS server . . . electronic collections/provinces-electronic church records/quebec
- See church website, https://westsidegathering.com/
- Described by Jon Isaak, August 2022.
- Language: English
- No restrictions apply.
File List
Digital files
- PDF versions of weekly digital Westside Gathering news. -- 2018.
- PDF versions of weekly digital Westside Gathering news. -- 2019.
- PDF versions of weekly digital Westside Gathering news. -- 2020.
- PDF versions of weekly digital Westside Gathering news. -- 2021.
- PDF versions of weekly digital Westside Gathering news. -- 2022.