Hamilton Mennonite Church is an urban church whose core membership has remained constant over the years, while a membership of young couples and families turns over regularly. There is also an increasing number of retired singles and couples. Welcome Inn Church is also urban but very different in character from Hamilton Mennonite. It is made up of a less homogeneous mix of Mennonites and others from the local community and city. Welcome Inn has about 50 participants, also with a core group that stays constant and a larger group that keeps changing.
Worship is less formal, with the use of lively hymns, hand-clapping and rhythm instruments.
MVSers are expected to participate in Sunday worship at a church of the choice and are encouraged to choose one of the two supporting congregations. Volunteers have the chance to be involved in the service one Sunday morning a year at each church as a way of keeping the congregations informed of the ongoing service work. MVSers whose service placement is with Welcome Inn Community Centre are traditionally asked to be part of the van driving schedule and other Sunday morning responsibilities for Welcome Inn Church. Click here to learn more about Hamilton. Click here to read Hamilton news.