Programs

Community Outreach

Ni Wewe Tu

Formed in the late 1990’s by Fay Jarrett, Ni Wewe Tu is a vibrant and active group in the Ottawa community. The name which in Swahili means It’s Only You (God) reflects its Christian and Afro-Caribbean roots. The group, which is at once multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary, includes members of African, Barbadian, Brazilian and Jamaican heritage and includes members from Christ’s Chapel Bible Church, Ottawa Church of God, and Parkdale United Church.

Music and drama are the essential elements of its repertoire. The creative and talented members who are singers, actors, and musicians, have written and performed skits and gave musical presentations in various venues and for a variety of events in the Ottawa community. Well-known for its unique musical renditions of gospel and folk songs, Ni Wewe Tu has an appeal not only to the Afro-Caribbean audience, but also to the wider Canadian community. The group, which is currently led by Eleanor Savoury, includes: Elizabeth Afolabi and Pauline Halley (past members), Gloria Anderson, Gladys Williams, Hyacinth Mason, Rolex Braham, Violet Kelly, Cynthia Hayfron-Benjamin, Trevor and Violet Turner, Phyllis and Winston Richards, Imaculada Vieira and Fay Jarrett.

Whatever the genre: gospel, folk, poetry, skits, messages or plays, Ni Wewe Tu has a spirit of excellence and is dedicated to being an ambassador for Christ and for community goodwill. The income generated from Its sold-out performances allow the group to invest in the community by donating its funds to various charitable organizations. These include the Stephen Lewis foundation for troubled youth, The Lupus organization, and various local women’s shelters. Its outreach is not limited to Ottawa however, and so the group donates its time by performing for many international charities.

Ni Wewe Tu Group Photo

Raven Ministry

This is a Community Outreach Program that provides food, clothing, household items and other necessities for persons in need.  Most of the recipients do not attend the Church but may be going through a time of hardship and need short-term help.  In addition, the Church has donated food and funds to the Salvation Army, The Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard and the Food Bank in Orleans.

Refugees

The Church has helped to sponsor, support and re-settle new Refugees.  This includes collecting funds from members to pay for the air transportation of new refugees, collect and donate furniture, household items, food, school supplies, clothing, ground transportation, etc.

Evangelistic Outreach

The Church conducts revival services, crusades, singing and performing in various venues (on a volunteer basis) in the City as entertainment as well as provide spiritual encouragement. We also conduct these events to intentionally build relationships with the people our society has most neglected and overlooked also with the goal of involving them in the church community at large.  It is hoped that persons who attend may grow in Christ and eventually become a part of our church body.  The church aspires to be a good and friendly neighbour in the locality.

Miriam Centre in Ottawa

This is a Centre for Mothers in need.  CCBC donates to this Centre.

International Pastors and Leaders Forum (IPLF)

Founded in 2004 by Bishop Jacob Afolabi.  Purpose – To support Pastors and lay leaders who have immigrated to Canada and are not necessarily familiar with Canadian church planting procedures. The IPLF is an independent group based in Ottawa, with great aspirations for geographical expansion. We are happy to share experience with similar groups in other cities/countries.

The objectives of the Corporation are:

  1. The Corporation may advise, assist and guide immigrant Pastors in the establishment and maintenance of churches for Christian worship in the Ottawa region following the pattern of orthodox Christianity, in accordance with the teachings of the Bible.
  2. To provide an avenue for mutual support and encouragement for ethnic churches through an intra-ministerial network.
  3. To provide a unified voice before the various agencies of Government, including authorizations for weddings and funerals for affiliated pastors.
  4. To organize events to benefit the ethnic community, including but not limited to disadvantaged youth.