While the school continues to thrive, over the years it has counted fewer and fewer Mennonite students and faculty among its numbers. And the church is now primarily attended by people with no formal connection to the school. Over time, attendance dwindled to the point that a vote was taken to potentially close the church. However, the decision was made to continue meeting, and a core group of families formed a “Launch Team” to help re-imagine what church could look like and how we can better serve our community in the years ahead.

In recent years, Western Mennonite has at times felt like a house church or a small group. We have the flexibility to meet on a Saturday evening instead of a Sunday morning, or to turn a service into an impromptu hymn sing if the invited speaker calls in sick. 

With our attendance now stabilizing, we hired an Interim Pastor, Dwayne Hilty. Our congregation is exploring ways to reconnect with the school community, particularly families who might not have a church home. 

Western Mennonite Church joined LMC in September 2025. We look forward to fellowshipping and worshiping together with other LMC congregations.