CTF Ottawa is part of the Catch the Fire network of churches that grew from Catch the Fire Toronto, where revival began in 1994. Fire is a metaphor for God’s presence. It is our desire that all who join us would experience God’s presence. We want to have the same Holy Spirit power that descended at Pentecost as tongues of fire. The revival was known as the Toronto Blessing, but also the Laughing Revival, as many meetings were marked by expressions of joy. We found out that God was much more joyful than we had previously thought. We trust that you find the Father who is so filled with joy and love for you. Our name is our mandate. We expect to meet with God and experience His presence in our lives and in our services. 

Catch the Fire Ottawa began in September of 2015.

We are a charismatic church, meaning we believe that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including prophecy, healing, miracles, speaking in tongues are still in practice today.

We meet at 2pm in person and you can also catch this service live over our Youtube Channel.

Yes, we have a Children’s Ministry time during the Sunday Service. There are engaging activities and lessons geared towards 3 to 14 year olds. 

Yes, we meet at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, which has ramps to the main doors, which have automatic door opening buttons, and our regular service and fellowship time is on one level.

No, we do not have a membership program or policy. Everyone is welcome to attend and regular attendees are invited to give financially as they are able to support the work of God in our community.

We are led by our pastoral team who rely on the counsel of our elders. We are legally governed by a board of directors.

Yes! While we believe that marriage is intended as a permanent covenant, we also recognize that God grants grace to end marriages for a number of biblically valid reasons. We hope you will feel very welcome, whatever your marital status. It may help you to know that our founding pastors, John & Carol Arnott, were both divorced earlier in their lives.

Yes! While we believe that marriage is intended as a permanent covenant, we also recognize that God grants grace to end marriages for a number of biblically valid reasons. We hope you will feel very welcome, whatever your marital status. It may help you to know that our founding pastors, John & Carol Arnott, were both divorced earlier in their lives.

No. There is no requirement or expectation to give anything to CTF Ottawa. There is an opportunity to give, but it is not mandatory.

All our events are in our weekly email, The Good News. If you would like to receive our weekly email, please contact us at: ottawa@catchthefire.com.  You can unsubscribe at any time.