First Mennonite Church by princessicajessica

First Mennonite Church

This place is officially called First Mennonite, though in my family it goes by "Eby's" or "The Family Church." The building (the main part, not the additions) dates to 1902, but it's the third purpose-built building that the congregation has occupied since it began almost a century earlier. Like many Mennonites in early Canada, the congregation originally met in people's homes. It (like the city it's found in) was begun by my 4th-great-grandfather and family-birthday-twin (200+ years apart).

None of us actually attend First Mennonite regularly anymore, but it's still the normal spot for family burials. Around the other side of the building (which is actually where the main entrance is now) there's a large cemetery. My mother is buried there, along with all the Eby grandparents back to my 4th-greats, a set of 5th-greats on another side (the parents-in-law of the man who established the congregation), and a lot of extended family. My dad is not there because he wanted his body donated to science, but he will be laid to rest beside my mum eventually.
wonderful to read your narrative... great theme... i like seeing your churchs
April 20th, 2026  
Awesome
April 20th, 2026  
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