St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

What St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church does

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is a historic Protestant congregation in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 1828 in connection with the Church of Scotland and operating from a Neo-Gothic sanctuary at 82 Kent Street since 1872-1874. It is one of the oldest Protestant congregations in the National Capital Area and one of the only non-governmental buildings on Wellington Street, located directly across from the Supreme Court. As a non-profit congregation within the Presbyterian Church in Canada, it is governed by a Kirk Session of 17 elected elders and supported by a part-time staff including a Minister, Christian Education Coordinator, music and AV personnel, and maintenance workers. Its core offering is weekly Sunday worship at 10:30 am delivered both in-person and via YouTube livestream, supplemented by Christian education programs (Sunday school, youth group, confirmation), music programs (choir, St. Andrew's Ringers handbell ensemble, Music as Sanctuary concert series), fellowship groups (Men's Fellowship, Women's Guild, Bible study, book club), and community outreach (refugee sponsorship, food bank support, affordable housing advocacy, Indigenous reconciliation).

The church's revenue model is predominantly donation-based, accepting voluntary contributions through numbered envelopes, Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR), Interac e-transfers, credit card gifts via CanadaHelps, and mailed cheques, with tax receipts issued above $20. Supplemental revenue is generated through room rentals of the downtown facility and a $95-per-arrangement floral donation program administered by the Women's Guild. Distribution is hybrid: in-person attendance at the historic sanctuary, global livestream of worship services via YouTube, and Zoom-enabled Bible studies, book clubs, and youth activities. The church maintains strategic partnerships with the Presbyterian Church in Canada, Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D), the Multifaith Housing Initiative, the Centretown Emergency Food Centre, the Ottawa Mission, Bruce House, and Daybreak Housing, alongside active refugee sponsorship programs.

The organization is currently undergoing a leadership transition, with Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock's farewell celebrated on June 14, 2026, marking the conclusion of her ministry. Financial details are not publicly disclosed. Technology adoption is limited to commodity tools (YouTube, Zoom, CanadaHelps, Interac), with no proprietary digital platform or AI/ML capabilities. The church's market is geographically concentrated in the Ottawa region, with digital channels extending reach to a global online audience for recorded worship content.

Name

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Legal name

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa

Website

https://standrewsottawa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1828

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is a historic Protestant congregation in Ottawa founded in 1828, providing in-person and livestreamed Sunday worship, Christian education, music programs, and community outreach to congregants across the National Capital Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Faith-Based Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Community outreach services
• Church music programs
• Faith-based fellowship

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tithes: The church receives voluntary donations from congregants through multiple channels including weekly offerings (numbered envelopes), Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) for monthly automatic withdrawals, Interac e-transfers, credit card gifts via Canada Helps, and mailed cheque donations. Tax receipts are issued for donations over $20 (or over $3 for Canada Helps processed gifts).
2. Room Rentals: The church generates revenue through renting out its facilities and spaces for community events, gatherings, and activities.
3. Floral Donations: The Women's Guild accepts floral donations for the sanctuary at $95 to cover costs. Donors may take flowers home after the service or have them delivered to homebound congregants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church provides weekly Presbyterian worship services (in-person and online), Christian education for all ages, music and handbell programs, community outreach through local and international mission partnerships, fellowship groups, and healing and reconciliation programs addressing Indigenous reconciliation. Services are delivered free of charge to attendees from its historic Ottawa sanctuary, supported by voluntary donations.

Product overview

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church offers a unified portfolio of worship and community programs centered around Sunday services (in-person and online via YouTube), Christian education (Sunday School, youth programs, Bible study), music programs (choir, handbells, concerts), and community outreach (refugee sponsorship, food banks, housing initiatives). The church also provides digital giving options through CanadaHelps and Interac e-transfer, and hosts fellowship groups for various demographics. The organization is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and operates from its historic Neo-Gothic building at 82 Kent Street in Ottawa since 1828.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 400 people housed through Multifaith Housing Initiative partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Presbyterian Church in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Andrew's is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, governed under the Book of Forms. The church's ministers attend regular meetings of the Presbytery of Ottawa. The denomination provides access to archives, educational resources, and connection to over 500 congregations across Canada.
• Multifaith Housing InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA coalition of faith groups, local businesses, civil society, the City of Ottawa and federal/provincial governments building affordable housing. Has created homes for more than 400 people in Ottawa. St. Andrew's is listed as a mission partner.
• Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPWS&D is the development agency of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. St. Andrew's is a strong financial supporter, with donors able to direct a portion of their gifts to PWS&D through the church's giving program. The church commemorated PWS&D's 75th anniversary.
• Centretown Emergency Food CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food bank serving Centretown east of Lyon Street, the Glebe, Old Ottawa South and Old Ottawa East. St. Andrew's provides volunteers and support, with members serving on the Management Committee.
• The Ottawa MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA local mission partner providing services and accommodation to those in need. Supported through St. Andrew's mission and outreach programs.
• Bruce HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization offering support to those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Supported through St. Andrew's local outreach activities.
• Daybreak HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal charity providing services and accommodation to those in need. Part of St. Andrew's mission and outreach support.
• Marco Depestre Foundation of HaitimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports initiatives in Haiti including disaster relief, education, health, potable water and agro-forestry in areas affected by the 2010 earthquake. St. Andrew's provides direct financial support to this charity.
• First Church Amkhut IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partner in the Bhil people mission field, served by the Presbyterian Church in Canada's national church. St. Andrew's is partnered with this congregation in India.
• Canadian Churches' Coalition for Sponsorship of RefugeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough this coalition, St. Andrew's participates in refugee sponsorship. The Al Zoubani family from Jordan is currently being sponsored, with co-sponsorship from Rockland Community Church and a family in Orleans.
• Rockland Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Al Zoubani refugee family sponsorship. St. Andrew's 'adopted' this sponsorship on behalf of Rockland Community Church.
• Neighboring Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic As Sanctuary concert series is presented 'in partnership with our neighbours,' featuring performances in the church sanctuary.
• Centretown United ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Andrew's works with Centretown United Church on plans to use space for a new waiting room at the Emergency Food Centre location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dominion-Chalmers United Church: A downtown Ottawa mainline Protestant church with a comparable heritage building, music program, and community outreach mandate — competing for the same central Ottawa congregants, donors, and community partners.
• Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa: Another Presbyterian Church in Canada congregation in Ottawa sharing the same denomination, theology, Kirk Session governance tradition, and regional membership base — directly comparable in worship style, structure, and program offerings.
• Erskine Presbyterian Church, Ottawa: A Presbyterian Church in Canada congregation in Ottawa sharing the same denominational structure, theology, and Book of Forms governance — directly comparable in worship style, congregational programs, and outreach model.
• Parkdale United Church, Ottawa: An Ottawa United Church with similar worship, community outreach, and progressive social engagement programs, serving a comparable central Ottawa demographic and competing for the same volunteers and mission partners.
• Westminster United Church, Ottawa: A historic Ottawa mainline Protestant church with comparable worship, education, and community programs serving a similar central Ottawa membership base and progressive social engagement orientation.
• Glebe St. James United Church: A historic Ottawa mainline Protestant church (United Church of Canada) operating in the same metropolitan area, offering comparable worship, music, and community outreach programs to a similar urban professional demographic.
• Centretown United Church: A downtown Ottawa mainline Protestant (United Church of Canada) congregation named as an active partner of St. Andrew's on community projects (e.g., Emergency Food Centre). Comparable in geography, progressive social outreach posture, and heritage-building presence in central Ottawa.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan United Church (Toronto): A large historic mainline Protestant church in a major Canadian urban center with a comparable heritage building, music program, and progressive social outreach — larger scale and broader scope but serving as a benchmark for downtown heritage mainline ministry in Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/standrewsottawa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StAndrewsPresbyterianOttawa
• Facebookfacebook.com/StAndrewsOttawa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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