Comments on: New Anglican church opens in Ottawa

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:49:10 +0000

#9 Responded to privately.

By: james Burt

james Burt — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:08:03 +0000

My wife and I will be visiting Ottawa in July 4-6 and would love to worship with you. Where are you located. We will be located near the NAC and Parliment. Thanks.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:30:58 +0000

I don’t know much about Joel Osteen, but all of his books have a huge picture of his face on the cover, which makes me think that he is probably more about himself than about God (I know, I know, don’t judge a book by its cover, but still….)

By: Anglican Music

Anglican Music — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:01:39 +0000

Anglican, Christian, or both?

While �evangelical� (whatever that means), its focus on the original Scriptural meaning and eternal salvation certainly puts it at the other extreme not only from the social Gospel of the TEC/ACC, but also from Joel Osteen (and others) who try to…

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:10:05 +0000

#5 – LOL! That’s the way to look at it, for sure!

By: Ellie M.

Ellie M. — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:31:48 +0000

“Barely a dozen”? It seems to me the Christian Church itself started with the faithful witness of a mere twelve people…

By: Drumroll

Drumroll — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:00:22 +0000

Brian, Tony and the rest of you faithful people in Kanata Lakes District. Blessings to all of you, courage, strength and Faith will see wonderful Growth. The eyes of many are upon you and a great many of them are in the ACC, some are afraid of what is happening, others are delighted but haven’t moved yet (but will)……

By: Warren

Warren — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:35:42 +0000

I should add one more thing . . .

Way to go Brian! I’m praying for you, brother. If I get moved back to Ottawa, your church will definitely be one of the first I look at for a church home.

By: Mrs. Falstaff

Mrs. Falstaff — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:33:47 +0000

There were actually 18 people there. I guess the reporter didn’t count the children!

By: Warren

Warren — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:01:22 +0000

The article made me think of Mars Hill Church (MHC) in Seattle. This short history, taken from the MHC website should explain why:

Mars Hill Church began in 1996. At the age of twenty-five, Mark Driscoll gathered a core group of twelve people in the living room of the Wallingford rental house where he and his wife, Grace, lived. For the next seven years, Mars Hill met in various locations throughout the city until, in 2003, the church (one thousand strong) moved into a renovated hardware store between Fremont and Ballard. Within three years, however, the church had outgrown its new home.

In early 2006, Mars Hill became a multi-campus church with the opening of the Shoreline Campus. The concept of meeting in separate locations was nothing new. Throughout its history, size and other factors compelled Mars Hill to hold services in various places throughout Seattle. And hundreds of Community Groups (small Bible studies) gather weekly throughout the entire Puget Sound region. As a people, Mars Hill Church was used to spreading out.

The difference this time around, however, was the implementation of video sermons and other resources that made the strategy more efficient and sustainable. Later in 2006, Mars Hill acquired two new properties, in West Seattle and Wedgwood (used as an administrative office), further facilitating a growth that has yet to stop.

Today, close to six thousand people represent Mars Hill. On Sundays, they gather in three different locations, and during the week they meet in homes from Everett to Orting, North Bend to Bainbridge. Mars Hill Church is a people seeking to love one another, love the beautiful Pacific Northwest and its people, and love the God who makes it all possible: Jesus Christ.

Our Lord should never be underestimated.