email address: hmc@primus.ca

web site: www.

Motto: A people called by God to a life of grace, worship, and ministry.

Harrow Mennonite Church (HMC) members, originally linked with the Essex County United Mennonite Church, initially met for worship at the home of Gerhard Papke, a teacher. Herman Lepp, Sr., became minister of the congregation in 1944, and provided leadership for over twenty years. In 1951 the first church building was dedicated, and in 1953 the HMC became an independent body with 45 members. In 1996 the aging building was replaced with a new one. Over the years there have been several pastors in leadership, including Audrey Mierau, one of the first female Mennonite pastors in Ontario. At the present, Jim Brown is providing pastoral leadership.

The church continues its strong support of Conference work and area Mennonite programs such as UMEI, the Leamington Mennonite Home, the Et Cetera Shoppe, and Silver Lake Mennonite Camp.

The dedication of the core members is basic to the present active program. At least seven bountries of birth and as many religious heritages among members have created a rich anc varied congregation. More and more people of other than traditional Mennonite backgrounds are joining the church, as it extends its roots into the community.