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The Chin people were once an independent people in the western part of Burma (also known as Myanmar) and in nearby states in [[India]]. Because of missionary influence, a large majority of Chin people became Christian. Many left their homeland because of persecution, and arrived in North America in the early 2000s. By 2010 there were 1200 Chin people in [[Canada]] and 16,000 in the United States. | The Chin people were once an independent people in the western part of Burma (also known as Myanmar) and in nearby states in [[India]]. Because of missionary influence, a large majority of Chin people became Christian. Many left their homeland because of persecution, and arrived in North America in the early 2000s. By 2010 there were 1200 Chin people in [[Canada]] and 16,000 in the United States. | ||
| − | A group of Chin | + | A group of Chin Christians in Ottawa began to meet in December 2003 as the Ottawa Chin Believers Fellowship. It met in homes and included persons from a variety of denominational backgrounds. In June 2011 it became known as the Chin Christian Church, in recognition of its denominational variety. Through the influence of Pastor Jehu Lian, pastor of the [[Chin Christian Church (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)|Chin Christian Church]] in [[Kitchener-Waterloo (Ontario, Canada)|Kitchener]], they became aware of Mennonites and explored a relationship with [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada|Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]] (MCEC). |
In April 2012 the Chin Christian Church was accepted as an emerging congregation in MCEC. The worshiping community in the Ottawa Chin congregation was about 70 persons in 2012, including children. The congregational chair in 2012 was Pu No Kio Bik. | In April 2012 the Chin Christian Church was accepted as an emerging congregation in MCEC. The worshiping community in the Ottawa Chin congregation was about 70 persons in 2012, including children. The congregational chair in 2012 was Pu No Kio Bik. | ||
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| + | The Chin Christian Church Ottawa changed its name to Grace Christian Church sometime before 2020. | ||
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Chin Christian Church. "Khan Thuhla/About Us." Web. 30 April 2012. http://www.chinchristianchurch.ca/about-us [broken link 5 December 2016] | Chin Christian Church. "Khan Thuhla/About Us." Web. 30 April 2012. http://www.chinchristianchurch.ca/about-us [broken link 5 December 2016] | ||
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| − | '''Address''': | + | '''Address''': Somerset West, Box 57023, Ottawa Ontario K1R 1A1 |
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| + | '''Telephone''': 613-413-8495 | ||
| − | '''Website''': | + | '''Website''': https://www.facebook.com/GraceChristianChurchOttawa/ |
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[http://www.mcec.ca/ Mennonite Church Eastern Canada] | [http://www.mcec.ca/ Mennonite Church Eastern Canada] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 18 June 2021
The Chin people were once an independent people in the western part of Burma (also known as Myanmar) and in nearby states in India. Because of missionary influence, a large majority of Chin people became Christian. Many left their homeland because of persecution, and arrived in North America in the early 2000s. By 2010 there were 1200 Chin people in Canada and 16,000 in the United States.
A group of Chin Christians in Ottawa began to meet in December 2003 as the Ottawa Chin Believers Fellowship. It met in homes and included persons from a variety of denominational backgrounds. In June 2011 it became known as the Chin Christian Church, in recognition of its denominational variety. Through the influence of Pastor Jehu Lian, pastor of the Chin Christian Church in Kitchener, they became aware of Mennonites and explored a relationship with Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC).
In April 2012 the Chin Christian Church was accepted as an emerging congregation in MCEC. The worshiping community in the Ottawa Chin congregation was about 70 persons in 2012, including children. The congregational chair in 2012 was Pu No Kio Bik.
The Chin Christian Church Ottawa changed its name to Grace Christian Church sometime before 2020.
Bibliography
Chin Christian Church. "Khan Thuhla/About Us." Web. 30 April 2012. http://www.chinchristianchurch.ca/about-us [broken link 5 December 2016]
Tiam, C. K. Hrang. "The Chin Diaspora: A Great People Resource." Torch Trinity Journal 13:2 (2010): 209. Web. 30 April 2012. http://www.ttgst.ac.kr/upload/ttgst_resources13/20124-264.pdf.
Additional Information
Address: Somerset West, Box 57023, Ottawa Ontario K1R 1A1
Telephone: 613-413-8495
Website: https://www.facebook.com/GraceChristianChurchOttawa/
Denominational Affiliations:
Mennonite Church Eastern Canada
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
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| Date Published | June 2021 |
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Steiner, Samuel J. "Grace Christian Church (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2021. Web. 23 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Christian_Church_(Ottawa,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=171736.
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