In the tiny village of Markham in 1877, a few families came together to begin a ministry. Farmland was given by Simon and Alice Raymer and the church was completed by July 1877 and dedicated on October 11, 1877.
It was named the "Mount Joy United Mennonite Church".
After over almost 100 years since its beginning, the sanctuary and the Sunday School facilities were filled to capacity.
Under the leadership of Pastor Grant Sloss, assistant Miles Toop, and Board Chairman Dan Whitham, a vision formed to establish a new facility in order to minister to a growing community.
Construction was done by Don Hawkey Construction Limited (today, Hawkey Church Management Inc.) on farm land graciously donated by Jack and Pat Warriner where volunteers contributed over 1,000 hours of labour.
God is not yet done and neither are we. Just like those who came before us, today we strive to share His hope, love, and truth and to make Him known in Markham and beyond.