An estimated 8000 Mennonite and Brethren in Christ from across Canada and various States gathered here for a service of celebration. "A People Seeking Peace" was the motif for the Mennonite Bicentennial celebrating 200 years
Children waiting to form a procession into the afternoon service of the Bicentennial Mass Worship Service at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, July 6, 1986. (In colour).
Dedication of Bishop Benjamin Eby Historical Marker. L-R: Leslie Gray, Norman Schneider (former MP), Clayton F. Derstine, Gordon Eby, Odo Eby, W.C. Barry (Waterloo Historical Society), Aden Eby, Harry E. Wambold (Mayor of Kitchener), J.B. Martin, Edward Kipfer (First Mennonite Church Board)