Ottawa Community Church

Ottawa Community Church is a Canadian nonprofit organisation that aims to spread the teachings of Jesus Christ and foster a community of faith. Founded by Pastor Luis and his wife Adriana in 2019, the church has a rich background with the couple having pastored together for over 23 years, previously serving in Brazil where they were involved in church planting and discipling pastors[1].

Mission and Values

The church's mission centers around Jesus as the foundation and perfecter of faith. It is driven by a commitment to love, kindness, gentleness, and self-control, aspiring to create a harmonious community that glorifies God through mutual support and overcoming hardships[1]. The church views its role as extending beyond Sundays, fostering growth through relationships, small groups, and various community activities.

Activities and Services

While specific details about ongoing programs are not widely detailed, the church emphasizes community engagement and spiritual development. Similar churches in the Ottawa area often provide services like youth programs, prayer meetings, and fellowship events, which may be part of Ottawa Community Church's activities as well[3].

Founders

Pastor Luis and Adriana have a decades-long experience in ministry, having served their home country of Brazil before feeling called to contribute to the expansion of the Christian community in Canada[1].

Legal Status

Ottawa Community Church operates as a registered nonprofit organisation in Canada, with a business registration number that signifies its legal standing as a charitable entity. This status allows it to conduct activities aligned with its mission under Canadian nonprofit regulations.

[1] https://www.ottawacchurch.ca [2] https://www.instagram.com/ottawacchurch/ [3] https://wocc.ca [4] https://www.youtube.com/c/ottawacommunitychurch/about [5] https://communitylifeottawa.ca