A View From Inside

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The Church Building

The original church building was erected at the corner of Wellington and Kent in 1828 and the current building between 1872 and 1874.
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The Gardens

Every year the gardens surrounding the church bloom, thanks to the hard work of our volunteers. Tulip bulbs were donated by the Dutch Embassy in honour of the Dutch Royal family who, during WWII worshipped at St. Andrew's during their stay in Ottawa.
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‘Whatsoever…’ Sculpture

Dedicated in May 2006, this life-sized bronze sculpture was created by artist Timothy P. Schmalz. It is inspired by Matthew 25: ...Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me. The statue sits just off the sidewalk, to the east of the Wellington Street doors.

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Children

Each Sunday morning during the 11:00 a.m. service (10 a.m. during July and August), the children gather for a time just for them, before leaving to join their age-specific classes.
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Choir

The choir joins the organ during the 11:00 a.m. service to lead the congregation in worship.
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Facing South

The three manual organ was built by the firm Guilbault-Therien, Inc of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec.

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Facing North

The orientation of the pews is typical to churches of the reformed tradition that emphasizes the spoken Word of God (readings, sermons and prayers) and the role of the teacher (minister) as the leader of worship.
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The Memorial Window

The Angel of Peace, radiant in light, free and unfettered, bringing the divine message of hope and ultimate triumph to humanity.
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Fishers of Men

Christ calling Peter and Andrew to be disciples