Our Message
Taber Evangelical Church (TEC) is a local gathering of disciples who seek to honour Jesus and share the good news of salvation with everyone God puts in our path.
We believe that as TEC is faithful in meeting and following Jesus together, Jesus will build His church (Matt. 16:18). We recognize that "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain." (Psalm 127:1)
What to expect on a Sunday morning
When you join us for a Sunday morning service, you can expect to be welcomed, hear biblical and practical sermons, and contemporary worship music. Most of the congregation dresses casual/semi-formal. Whether you have been a Christian for many years or you are exploring faith, you are welcome to join us.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to glorify Jesus by proclaiming God's Word and by making disciples who follow Him.
Our Roots
Short history of Taber Evangelical Church (formerly EMC)
In April 1994, Peter and Anne Wiebe were called to Taber. We started out as a Bible Study held in their home. The first service began in their home with two other families. By August, they needed more room and rented the old Mennonite Church. In the first service, 20 people were in attendance.
On October 29, 1995, we had our charter service and had our first 6 baptisms. In July 1996, we officially joined the Evangelical Mennonite Conference. Growth was substantial and in August 1996, we purchased and moved to our current location.
In spring 2000, Peter and Anne Wiebe resigned. Edwin and Lillian Plett had their Pastor installation service September 10, 2000. While membership was stagnant, average attendance increased over the years. By 2004 we ran out of space and added a trailer for extra Sunday School space. We had an average attendance of 120 people.
By the year 2006, membership and attendance were steady. Pastor Plett announced his retirement and resigned. On October 22, 2006, Dave and Audrey Wiebe had their Pastor installation service. By 2007 we were at an average attendance of 180 people.
In 2008, Dave Sawatzky was hired as the part time Youth Pastor. Attendance was an average of 200 people. By 2010 we were running out of room again and began discussing and expansion.
In spring 2011, we began an expansion that more than doubled our space. On October 16, 2011 we had our first service in the new building. In January 2012, Dave Sawatzky resigned. By 2013 we had an average of 240 people in attendance.
In August 2013, Dave Wiebe announced his retirement from full time pastoral work. Dick and Margaret Loewen had their Pastor installation service in September 2013.
Over the next few years, during the time of transition, attendance fluctuated and dropped to an average of 200 people. In July 2017, Dick Loewen resigned. The lay ministerial took the over the leading and preaching while the pastor search began.
In Spring 2018, Dave Wiebe came out of retirement to take on the position of part time interim pastor. He held this position until early 2019, when Jim and Janice Crawford became the new Senior Pastor couple. They served until the end of October 2022, and retired. Currently, Quentin Unger is our Senior Pastor with Bram Klassen serving as an Associate Pastor. We see an average attendance of 300 people and have many families with small children joining us.
Our Facilities
Our journey
From being in a home, renting the old GC Mennonite Church, purchasing the old Moose Hall, and transforming it into our current facilities, we have come a long way.
Our building sees a lot of use, stop by and appreciate the history with us sometime.