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Calgary
Inter-Mennonite Church
The Congregation
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Calgary
Inter-Mennonite
Church (CIM) was founded in 1976 as South Calgary Mennonite Brethren Church. Since then
several name changes reflected our leased locations in Calgary and our affiliation with Mennonite
Conferences. The
CIM congregation is now independently registered as a church (Society)
in the Province of Alberta and owns the property at 1308 Edmonton Trail
NE. CIM enjoys
participation with other Mennonite Churches, many Mennonite agencies and institutions,
the
broader church community, as well as ecumenical charitable
organizations.
The life
of our congregation
is guided by our understanding of the Christian faith in the Anabaptist
and
Mennonite tradition and we are revitalized by the ongoing revelation of
God
through scripture, the wonder of each person’s life experience and
striving to
learn the ‘Jesus Way’. Two
scriptures have been especially important in the life of CIM:
‘Love the Lord your God
with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind…and…love your neighbor
as yourself.
All the law and the prophets hang on these
two commandments.’ Matthew 22:37 - 40.
‘And what
does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to
walk
humbly with your God.’ Micah
6:8
The congregation of
CIM is
made up of all those who wish to worship together.
All are welcome. There is no formal
membership, however, our
participation in this faith community reflects the values of
commitment,
community, and covenant. Members are invited to participate and serve
when and
where they are able; to declare their commitment to this faith
community at our
annual Celebration of Community; and to list their names and contact
information in the annually revised church directory.
As
much as possible the
activities of the church are authorized by the will of the
congregation.
Congregational meetings are held frequently and information and
questions are
shared freely.
A budget
for programs and
costs is established by the congregation each year.
Financial support is through voluntary
donations.