The large majority of this new congregation were recent immigrants arriving after WWII and, with few exceptions, had their roots in the Mennonite communities of the former USSR. They shared many similar experiences, language, practices, and worship preferences. All were grateful to find a new homeland, Canada, and a welcoming community, West Abbotsford Mennonite Church. But not all could embrace the cultural changes which their host church had to wrestle with. more... See more text