First Baptist Church (Ottawa) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids First Baptist Church (Ottawa) |
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First Baptist Church in Downtown Ottawa
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| 45°25′14″N 75°41′36″W / 45.420653°N 75.693281°W | |
| Location | 140 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J4 |
| Denomination | Baptist |
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| Division | Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec |
The First Baptist Church in Ottawa is a special place of worship for people who follow the Baptist faith. It is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This church is connected to a larger group called the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec.
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History of the Church
How the Church Started
This church was first started in 1857. It was the very first Baptist church community in Ottawa. The building you see today is at 140 Laurier Avenue West, right in Downtown Ottawa. It was designed by an architect named James Mather and built between 1877 and 1878.
Important People and Events
A very important person, Alexander Mackenzie, who was the Prime Minister of Canada at the time, helped lay the first stone of the church. Since he was also a Baptist, Mackenzie attended services at this church when he was in Ottawa after it opened in 1878.
The First Baptist Church Ottawa has special plaques to remember its members. These plaques honor those who served and those who gave their lives during the First World War.
Changes and Growth Over Time
The church building was made bigger in 1914. It also had major updates and renovations in 1928. Another memorial plaque was put up to honor members who served and gave their lives during the Second World War (1939-1945).
In 1966 and 1967, a very large organ was put into the church. This was done to celebrate Canada's 100th birthday. From 1999 to 2002, a lot of work was done to fix and restore parts of the church building.
The church community has always stayed in the downtown area. Over the years, it has helped start other Baptist churches. These include McPhail Memorial Baptist Church (1896) and Fourth Avenue Baptist Church (1899). More recently, it helped start Kanata Baptist Church and Bilberry Creek Baptist Church.
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