ABOUT CCBC

We are a parish of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.

No single website, brochure, or newsletter can adequately give expression to the fullness of a community. Christ Church Bells Corners (CCBC) is an Anglican Christian community that seeks to be a dynamic presence in the world God loves. With a rich history and a hopeful future, CCBC embraces the challenge of relevancy and faithfulness. This website does give a glimpse into who we are and what we do as a parish family. Check it out and come and see.

In 1853 a small group of Anglicans began to worship in Bells Corners as participants in the local Union Church. In time, this group evolved into the congregation of Christ Church Bells Corners, gathering in a small country church near the crossroads at Bells Corners where it worshipped for its first hundred years as a small, rural parish. With the development of suburbs that affected so many cities in the 1950s and 1960s, CCBC grew very fast in the post-war era and worshipped for many years at Bell High School. In the 1980s two building projects allowed CCBC to expand adjacent to the little country church that is now our chapel.

Today CCBC is an active, intergenerational parish of approximately 300 households. Regular worship rooted in the Anglican tradition is the fountain from which all of our life flows. The nurture of children, adult Christian education, pastoral care, community service, fellowship, and the stewardship of our many blessings are key elements of our life together. Ultimately, we believe CCBC is a family of disciples. There are so many groups, activities and events that give shape to our life.


CCBC team at Synod
Representing CCBC at Synod 2010 held Oct. 14-16 at the St. Elias, Centre, were, from the left, Margaret Lemaire, Deputy Warden, the Rev. Laurette Glasgow, Janet Martin, Rector's Warden, the Ven. Peter John Hobbs, Rector, Jennifer Hubbard and Mary Elderkin.

 

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