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ValuesWorship: We commit to opening ourselves to God’s presence and participating in multi-voiced, wholehearted, transformative worship led by the Holy Spirit.
Scripture: We commit to studying and applying the Bible in our lives, allowing it to call us to transformation, healing, forgiveness and repentance. Spiritual Life: We commit to being guided by the Holy Spirit, pursuing lifelong growth through spiritual practices and disciplines. Community: We commit to building a church community where all belong, are encouraged and feel safe; where we are accountable to one another as we live our faith; and where we foster fully inclusive relationships with people of varied histories, cultures, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, economic power, and social status. The Earth: We commit to growing in a loving relationship with God’s creation, protecting it and being good stewards of earth’s gifts. Generosity: We commit to being generous with our time, resources, and talents in serving God’s purposes. Neighbourliness: We commit to relating to our neighbours in ways that give testimony to faith, hope, grace, and justice. Peace: We commit to growing as people of peace while following Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace, deepening our learning about non-violent peaceful engagement, boldly applying peace building principles in our lives, congregation, and neighbourhoods. |
Who are Mennonites?Mennonites emerged from the Anabaptist movement, or the “Radical Reformation,” of the 16th century.
While these early Mennonites shared many beliefs and practices with other Christians, they emphasized believer’s (adult) baptism, the separation of the church and state, and a commitment to non-violence. These beliefs continue to shape Mennonites today as they follow Jesus in daily life; covenant with each other in Christ-centred community; and seek peace, justice and reconciliation in active, nonviolent ways. Today there are over 2 million Mennonites in 86 different countries. |
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History of Home street
Home Street Mennonite Church has worshipped in central Winnipeg since 1957, and it remains committed to serving the neighbourhood around it. Founded by the Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Manitoba, it was initially called the Winnipeg Bergthaler Mennonite Church. In 1958, the congregation purchased a building at the corner of Simcoe Street and St. Matthews Avenue and four years later moved to a building at the corner of Sherbrook Street and Ross Avenue.
Faced with expropriation because of a proposed overpass, the growing congregation bought the former Home Street United Church in 1973 and renamed itself Home Street Mennonite Church. It has worshipped at 318 Home Street ever since. The former location is now Rossbrook House, a drop-in centre for at-risk children. And the proceeds from Home Street United Church's sale were invested in St. Matthews-Maryland Community Ministry in what is now known as the West End Commons.
Over the years, two other churches have formed from the membership of Home Street Mennonite: Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship as an intentional church plant in 1966, and Good News Mennonite in 1994. Home Street is a member of Mennonite Church Manitoba and of Mennonite Church Canada. Among the many agencies it supports, two of the most prominent are Mennonite Central Committee and Westgate Mennonite Collegiate.
Faced with expropriation because of a proposed overpass, the growing congregation bought the former Home Street United Church in 1973 and renamed itself Home Street Mennonite Church. It has worshipped at 318 Home Street ever since. The former location is now Rossbrook House, a drop-in centre for at-risk children. And the proceeds from Home Street United Church's sale were invested in St. Matthews-Maryland Community Ministry in what is now known as the West End Commons.
Over the years, two other churches have formed from the membership of Home Street Mennonite: Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship as an intentional church plant in 1966, and Good News Mennonite in 1994. Home Street is a member of Mennonite Church Manitoba and of Mennonite Church Canada. Among the many agencies it supports, two of the most prominent are Mennonite Central Committee and Westgate Mennonite Collegiate.